Random country generator
Namibia
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 1 to 10 million people
Press the space bar for the next one. Present fills the screen, for a class or a party.
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How do I pick a random country?
Press Next country. You get one of 195 countries: the 193 member states of the United Nations and its 2 observer states. Each one comes with its flag, its capital, its continent, and its population. Choose a continent to pick only from its countries.
How to use the random country generator
- Press Next country, or the space bar, for a random country with its flag and capital.
- Choose a continent to pick only from its countries.
- Press Present to show the country on a big screen, for a geography game in class.
- Press Copy link to send the same countries to a friend, in the same order.
Which countries are in the list
All 193 member states of the United Nations, and its 2 observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. That makes 195. Places that are neither, such as Taiwan, Kosovo, Greenland, and Puerto Rico, are not in the list.
- Africa: 54 countries
- Asia: 47 countries
- Europe: 45 countries
- North America: 23 countries
- South America: 12 countries
- Oceania: 14 countries
The continents follow the regions of the United Nations, with the Caribbean and Central America in North America. Countries such as Russia, Türkiye, and Egypt span two continents: each one is listed once. The population bands come from the UN World Population Prospects 2024, for mid-2024. Some capitals have a note, for example when the government sits in another city, as in Bolivia and South Africa.
Games and ideas with a random country
- Capital quiz: one player reads the country, and the others name the capital.
- Flag quiz: show the flag with your hand over the name, and see who names the country first.
- Travel bucket list: draw five countries and pick the one you would visit first.
- Where would I live: draw a country, read about life there, and start a life in its capital.
For a city in place of a country, use the random city generator. To find the place that fits you, take the where should I live quiz.
Questions
How many countries are there in the world?
The United Nations has 193 member states and 2 observer states, the Holy See and the State of Palestine. That makes 195, and this generator picks from all of them.
Where do the capitals and populations come from?
The capitals are those in each country's constitution or law, with a note when the government sits elsewhere. The population bands come from the UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Can I live in that country in LifeSim?
Yes. LifeSim is a free life simulator on a 3D map of the real Earth. Press the link under the country to start a life in its capital, or name any city you like.
Can I pick a random country in Europe or Africa only?
Yes. Choose a continent above the country. Africa has 54 countries, Asia 47, and Europe 45.
Is the random country generator free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit. Copy the link to share the same countries.