Across
- 2. The only country that spans 11 time zones and includes the coldest inhabited place on Earth.
- 4. This country at the southern tip of a continent is known for a precious metal rush and a former president who won a Nobel Peace Prize.
- 6. The world's most populous nation, where a famous ancient trade route began and ends in Europe.
- 7. This country was once divided by a wall and is home to a famous festival celebrating beer in the region of Bavaria.
- 10. Known for a revolution that changed European history, this country is also famous for a triangular glass structure outside a major museum.
- 12. Zealand A South Pacific country known for fjords, geothermal activity, and indigenous haka performances.
- 14. A country where a monarch still reigns, though its empire was once the largest in history.
- 17. Shaped like a boot, this country has a city with canals instead of streets and a long history of empire.
- 20. A North African country where a major river flows from south to north and the ruins of an ancient civilization attract millions.
- 21. The largest economy in the world, home to a famous canyon, a dormant supervolcano, and 50 states.
- 22. Known for its rising sun flag, this country has the world's busiest rail network and an iconic snow-capped volcano.
- 23. An island nation in the Mediterranean that has been ruled by various empires and was heavily bombed during World War II.
- 24. A European country known for its Moorish architecture and where the sun rises later due to its western time zone.
- 25. A Southeast Asian country where an ancient kingdom built temples to the god Vishnu and floating markets are common.
- 26. An archipelago in the South Pacific known for its coral reefs and a history of being ceded to the British crown in the 19th century.
Down
- 1. This country is home to the world’s largest coral reef system and a remote outback desert.
- 3. An island nation in the Pacific where people speak Bislama, a form of creole, and where bungee jumping originated as part of a ritual.
- 5. Also known as East Timor, this Southeast Asian nation gained independence from Indonesia in 2002.
- 8. The smallest country in South America, where Dutch is the official language and rainforests cover most of the land.
- 9. Famous for its neutrality in wars, this Scandinavian country has a monarchy and an annual international prize named after an inventor.
- 11. This country has the longest coastline in the world and shares the largest unguarded border with its southern neighbor.
- 13. Known for its long coastline along the South China Sea and the historical trail used during a divisive 20th-century conflict.
- 15. A Himalayan kingdom known for measuring its success in "Gross National Happiness" rather than GDP.
- 16. A South Asian country known for the monsoon season and the birthplace of four major world religions.
- 18. This small, landlocked country is entirely surrounded by another country and has the highest low point of any nation.
- 19. The largest country in South America, known for hosting a famous football tournament and a sprawling tropical rainforest.
- 23. This country is home to ancient pyramids, silver mines, and a famous peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.