Random Country Generator

Pick a random country from around the world, with its capital and continent. Filter by continent for quizzes, school projects or travel inspiration.

    Countries by continent

    ContinentCountries in this list
    Africa54
    Asia46
    Europe45
    North America23
    Oceania14
    South America12

    Fun ways to use it

    • Capital quiz: turn on quiz mode, pick 10 countries and guess the capitals before revealing.
    • World dinner night: cook a traditional dish from a random country each week.
    • Geography race: first to point to the country on a map wins.
    • Pen pal or research topic: learn three facts about the country you get.

    More random fun: the random animal generator and the spin the wheel picker.

    Last reviewed October 2026.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many countries are included?

    194: the 193 member states of the United Nations plus Vatican City. Each country is listed with its capital and continent.

    Can I pick countries from one continent?

    Yes. Choose a continent to pick only from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania or South America.

    Why do some countries list special capitals?

    A few countries split government functions between cities. South Africa's executive capital is Pretoria, Bolivia's constitutional capital is Sucre, and the Netherlands' capital is Amsterdam while the government sits in The Hague. Some capitals are internationally disputed, which is noted.

    What can I use a random country for?

    Geography quizzes, school reports, travel bucket-list inspiration, themed dinner nights where you cook a dish from the country, and trivia games.

    Which continent are Turkey and Russia in?

    Both span Europe and Asia. For filtering, Russia is listed under Europe (where most people live) and Turkey under Asia (where most of its land is).