"What country is" is an incomplete question, but it often refers to Australia (the continent and country, code AU, calling code 61) or could refer to the ".is" domain, which is Iceland. It can also be a phrase in songs, like Luke Bryan's "What Country Is," about defining country living. To get a specific answer, you need to ask "What country is [a specific place, person, or thing]?".
In the world of language, subtle distinctions can often lead to intriguing conversations. Take, for instance, the difference between "what country" and "which country." While both phrases are grammatically correct, their usage reveals much about context and formality.
193 of these are member states of the UN, while two countries are non-member observer states: Vatican City and the State of Palestine. Other organisations list a different number of countries on Earth, with US intelligence agency the CIA listing 237 countries in total.
English only has one country that starts with Q, which is Qatar.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is an island country that sits north-west of mainland Europe. It is made up of mainland Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and the northern part of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland). It has numerous smaller islands.
The world population reached 1 billion around the year 1804, a milestone that took all of human history to achieve but marked the beginning of rapid growth due to advances in medicine, sanitation, and agriculture. This growth accelerated significantly after this point, with subsequent billions being added much faster.
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Most English-speaking countries recognize seven continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia/Oceania), but some models, particularly geological ones, propose eight, adding Zealandia (a largely submerged continent) to the traditional seven, while others merge Asia and Europe into Eurasia. So, it's either 7 or 8 depending on the classification system used, with 7 being the common educational standard and 8 (including Zealandia) gaining scientific traction.
You could look at when the country was first founded. You could look at how long it has been independent. Or you could think about whether its government structure or name has stayed the same over time. By these standards, San Marino has a pretty strong claim to being the oldest country in the world.
No, the United States is larger than Australia overall, but Australia is comparable in size to the contiguous (lower 48) U.S. states, making it seem very large, with the U.S. having about 9.8 million km² and Australia around 7.7 million km². While the U.S. is the world's third or fourth largest country, Australia is the sixth largest and a massive landmass, about 28% smaller than the whole U.S.
Mexico has 69 official languages, including Spanish and 68 indigenous languages (like Nahuatl and Maya), making it incredibly linguistically diverse, though South Sudan is also listed with 69 living languages in some counts, showing many countries have rich linguistic diversity. While Mexico is famous for this, the number refers to recognized languages, with hundreds of variations and dialects existing within them.
By the end of the 1960s, the idea of the Third World came to represent countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that were considered underdeveloped by the West based on several characteristics: low economic development, low life expectancy, high rates of poverty and disease, and others.
South Sudan ranks as the poorest country globally, grappling with prolonged civil war, oil dependency, and severe food insecurity. The ongoing conflict disrupts agricultural production, leaving over 60% of its population in need of humanitarian assistance.
Russia is the largest country in the world by far, with a total area of just over 17 million square kilometers. After Antarctica, the next three countries are Canada, the U.S., and China; all between 9.5 and 10 million square kilometers.
Monaco 🇲🇨 the second smallest country in the world.
World population projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050, and 11.2 billion in 2100. The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations report being launched today.
Aastha's birth propelled India into an exclusive club where it joined China, the only other country with more than a billion people. At an event held to celebrate the milestone, the United Nations Population Fund's India representative Micheal Vlassoff described Aastha as a "very special and very unique" baby.
World Population Clock: 8.3 Billion People (LIVE, 2025) - Worldometer.
The British pride themselves on their social etiquette. From something as proper as tea time or even as casual as fish and chips at the local pub, politeness, manners, and general courtesy are the hallmarks of their culture. For example, standing in line, what the British call a 'queue' is taken very seriously.
Etymology. "Britain" comes from Latin: Britannia~Brittania, via Old French Bretaigne and Middle English Breteyne, possibly influenced by Old English Bryten(lond), probably also from Latin Brittania, ultimately an adaptation of the Common Brittonic name for the island, *Pritanī.
The monarch since 8 September 2022 is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother.