Countries

6. – Home to vast steppes and nomadic culture, this country has the world’s lowest population density.
8. – An island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its history of political instability and being one of the world’s largest producers of ylang-ylang.
9. – A country entirely surrounded by another country, and the only one that exists entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.
11. – A South Pacific island nation known for its indigenous traditions, including the land diving ritual, which inspired modern bungee jumping.
12. – One of the youngest countries in the world, having gained independence from Indonesia in 2002, located in Southeast Asia.
14. – A tiny, wealthy sultanate on the island of Borneo with an economy largely supported by oil and gas.

1. – Known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” this Himalayan kingdom measures prosperity through Gross National Happiness.
2. – A landlocked country in Central Asia, known for its mountainous terrain and nomadic heritage, part of the ancient Silk Road.
3. – Located at the mouth of the Red Sea, this country hosts a strategic naval base and has one of the hottest climates on Earth.
4. – This equatorial African country is covered in rainforest and is one of the most urbanized in Africa, thanks to its oil wealth.
5. – This northeastern African country, located on the Red Sea, fought a 30-year war for independence from Ethiopia.
6. – A small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea with a rich history, often referred to as a fortress island due to its strategic location.
7. – A small principality in the Pyrenees, nestled between France and Spain, known for its ski resorts and tax-haven status.
10. – Formerly known as Swaziland, this is one of Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchies, landlocked by South Africa and Mozambique.
13. – The smallest country in South America, both in area and population, and the only one where Dutch is the official language.