The World
Countries A to Z
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland (Eswatini)
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Frequently asked questions
Which countries are on this page?
196: the 193 member states of the United Nations, plus Vatican City, Kosovo and Taiwan. A tile for the world as a whole sits on top.
What does each country page hold?
Reference tables on the country: its official name, capital, currency and languages, its geography, people and economy, and its records.
Which is the largest country by area?
Russia, at about 17.1 million square kilometers (6.6 million square miles), followed by Canada, the United States and China.
Which is the smallest country?
Vatican City, at about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles), set entirely within the city of Rome.
Which countries have the most neighbors?
China and Russia, with 14 countries each along their land borders.
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