How many countries are in the database?

We feature a diverse selection of countries from all six inhabited continents, each with its flag, capital, population, and a fun fact. The collection highlights geographic and cultural variety.

Can I filter by continent?

Yes! Use the continent filter to discover countries from specific regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, or Oceania. Or select "All" for maximum variety.

Is this good for geography education?

Absolutely! Teachers use this tool for geography lessons, flag identification games, capital city quizzes, and world culture exploration. The fun facts make learning engaging.

Why use this instead of Google?

The randomness is the point! Instead of choosing a country to learn about, let chance guide your exploration. You'll discover places you've never considered before.

Are the fun facts accurate?

Yes, all facts are verified. Each country features an interesting and true piece of information about its history, geography, or culture.

Can I use this for travel planning?

It's great for inspiration! Generate random countries and research the ones that intrigue you. Many people have discovered their dream destinations through random exploration.

Does it show every country in the world?

We feature a curated selection of countries from all continents. The focus is on variety and interesting facts rather than complete coverage of all 195 countries.

Can I copy the country information?

Yes! Use the Copy button to copy the country name, capital, and flag emoji—perfect for sharing with friends or saving for research.

Random Country Generator – Discover Countries & Flags Free

How the Random Country Generator Works

Our country generator randomly selects from a curated database of nations around the world. Each country comes with its flag emoji, capital city, continent, population, and a fascinating fun fact—everything you need to start exploring.

Use the continent filter to focus on specific regions, or keep it on "All" for a truly global adventure. The generator uses fair randomization, giving each country in your selected filter an equal chance of appearing.

How to Use

Optionally select a continent filter, or keep it on "All."
Click Generate to discover a random country.
View the flag, capital, population, and fun fact.
Copy the country info to share or save.
Generate again to continue exploring the world!

Featured Countries

Asia

🇯🇵 Japan (Tokyo) - Has more than 6,800 islands
🇮🇳 India (New Delhi) - Largest democracy in the world
🇹🇭 Thailand (Bangkok) - Never been colonized

Europe

🇫🇷 France (Paris) - Most visited country in the world
🇮🇹 Italy (Rome) - Home to more UNESCO sites than any country
🇩🇪 Germany (Berlin) - Invented the printing press

Africa

🇪🇬 Egypt (Cairo) - Home to the Great Pyramids of Giza
🇿🇦 South Africa (Pretoria) - Has 11 official languages
🇰🇪 Kenya (Nairobi) - Famous for wildlife safaris

Americas & Oceania

🇧🇷 Brazil (Brasília) - Home to the Amazon rainforest
🇨🇦 Canada (Ottawa) - Has the longest coastline in the world
🇳🇿 New Zealand (Wellington) - First country to give women the vote

Ideas for Teachers

Daily geography: Start each class by discovering a random country together.
Flag identification: Show just the flag and have students guess the country.
Capital quiz: Generate countries and quiz students on their capitals.
Continent challenge: Race to name 5 facts about each generated country.
Research projects: Assign students the random country they generate to research.
Virtual travel: "Visit" a random country each week and explore its culture.

Tips for Exploring

Dive deeper: When you get an intriguing country, search for more about it.
Plan a trip: Use generated countries as starting points for travel research.
Learn flags: Pay attention to flag patterns and colors to remember them.
Compare continents: Filter by different continents to see regional variety.
Share discoveries: Copy and share interesting countries with friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries are in the database?: We feature a diverse selection of countries from all six inhabited continents, each with its flag, capital, population, and a fun fact. The collection highlights geographic and cultural variety.
Can I filter by continent?: Yes! Use the continent filter to discover countries from specific regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, or Oceania. Or select "All" for maximum variety.
Is this good for geography education?: Absolutely! Teachers use this tool for geography lessons, flag identification games, capital city quizzes, and world culture exploration. The fun facts make learning engaging.
Why use this instead of Google?: The randomness is the point! Instead of choosing a country to learn about, let chance guide your exploration. You'll discover places you've never considered before.
Are the fun facts accurate?: Yes, all facts are verified. Each country features an interesting and true piece of information about its history, geography, or culture.
Can I use this for travel planning?: It's great for inspiration! Generate random countries and research the ones that intrigue you. Many people have discovered their dream destinations through random exploration.
Does it show every country in the world?: We feature a curated selection of countries from all continents. The focus is on variety and interesting facts rather than complete coverage of all 195 countries.
Can I copy the country information?: Yes! Use the Copy button to copy the country name, capital, and flag emoji—perfect for sharing with friends or saving for research.