Countries of the World

4. ___________ is famous for the ancient, rock-cut city of Petra and the hyper-saline waters of the Dead Sea.
5. _________ introduced the world to foundational culinary ingredients like chocolate, vanilla, and avocados.
6. ___________ contains Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth above sea level, drawing mountaineers from around the globe.
9. _________ features the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, which transforms into a giant mirror during the rainy season.
10. __________ is home to Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at over 3,200 feet.
11. __________ is an island nation famous for its lush tea plantations, ancient ruins, and high concentration of wild elephants.
14. __________ boasts beautifully restored historic cities like Kraków alongside a resilient culture.
17. __________ is home to Machu Picchu, the breathtaking 15th-century Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains.
18. ___________ is known as the "Land of Smiles" due to its welcoming culture, night markets, and ornate Buddhist temples.
19. ___________ stretches along a narrow strip between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, making it the longest north-to-south country on Earth.
21. ________ is the world's largest landlocked country, spanning across both Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

1. __________ is the largest country in South America and contains the vast majority of the Amazon Rainforest.
2. ____________ is the only nation in South America with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
3. ___________ gets its name directly from the equator, which passes right through the country.
7. _________ is consistently ranked as one of the world's happiest nations and is famous for its sauna culture.
8. ______________ is an archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands known for crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches, and warm hospitality.
12. __________ is the world's largest island country, consisting of more than 17,000 islands spread along the equator.
13. _________ is famed for its tango music, expansive Pampas grasslands, and passionate football culture.
15. ___________ is celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, colorful woven textiles, and ancient Mayan ruins.
16. ______________ has had an enormous global cultural impact through its music, birthing reggae and ska.
20. __________ is home to the ancient Great Pyramids of Giza and the Nile River, one of humanity's earliest cradles of civilization.