"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]?".
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.
Countries That Start With the Letter 'Z' Currently, only two countries start with the letter "Z," and they are both located in the sprawling continent of Africa. Zambia and Zimbabwe might be neighbors, but they each have their own unique flair and intriguing stories. Let's dive into what makes these two Zs so special.
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.
The World's Twenty Smallest Countries
Most English-speaking countries recognize 7 continents, but some geological models propose an 8th continent (Zealandia), making the number variable, with common counts being 7 or 8, though some models merge landmasses like Asia and Europe into Eurasia. The widely taught 7 continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia, but Zealandia (mostly submerged) is increasingly recognized as an eighth.
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.
English only has one country that starts with “Y,” which is Yemen.
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.
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.
🩳 yes, you can wear shorts in Qatar, especially at the pool, beach, or in expat-heavy spots. 🧕🏼 no, you don't need to wear a hijab (unless you're entering a mosque)
Qatar's main sources of revenue come from the exports of oil and natural gas (70% of total government revenue). In 2018 Qatar held 1.5% of worldwide oil reserves and 13% of worldwide gas fields (meaning that Qatar has the world's third largest gas reserves).