1. Zambia
   Luxembourg
2. Switzerland
   Brazil

The largest country in South America, Brazil sets itself apart from the rest of the continent. With over 207 million people, Brazil is the only South American state where Spanish isn't the official language. The natives of Brazil speak Portuguese, and the country is also known for its wonder of the world, the massive statue of Christ the Redeemer.

1. Ecuador
   Lithuania
2. Iraq
   Russia

Although it appears at the bottom end of the top 10 most populous countries with slightly over 144 million, Russia is the largest country in the world. Spanning 'Eurasia,' the major cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg can be found in the European portion while the majority of the country lies in Asia.

1. Saint Lucia
   Marshall Islands
2. Swaziland
   Japan

A relatively small but long-spanning island country, Japan can be found in Southeast Asia in the Pacific Ocean. The country has more than 127 million natives and is recognized for its rich culture.

1. Saint Kitts and Nevis
   Hong Kong
2. Egypt
   Krygyzstan

Egypt is found in the Northeast region of Africa. With more than 95 million natives, the country is well known for the pyramids found in Giza as well as the Great Sphinx.

1. Grenada
   Angola
2. Democratic Republic of Congo
   The Bahamas

One of the largest countries in Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was once simply called Congo before the name was changed to Zaire in 1971 and stayed the same until 1997. The country has over 78 million natives and its official language is French.

1. Honduras
   Malta
2. Spain
   Italy

Found in Europe, Italy is a country rich in history and tourists. With more than 30 million natives, Italy sees more than that yearly in visitors. They come to see the great cities of Rome, Milan, and Florence, while also checking sites such as the Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Trevi Fountain.

1. Cyprus
   Antigua and Barbuda
2. Nigeria
   South Africa

South Africa has a population of just over 55 million. Although Johannesburg is its largest city, the country has a whopping three capitals which are Cape Town, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein.

1. China
   Burkina Faso
2. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
   Haiti

The fourth largest country, China has the world's largest population with more than 1.37 billion natives. The country is well-known for its landmark, the Great Wall of China, which is said to span more than 5,500 miles, but it has been recently speculated that it could very well be more than 10,000 miles long.

1. Pakistan
   Australia
2. United States
   Finland

The United States of America is the third largest country with the third highest population. With more than 323 million people, the country is made up of 48 continental states as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and other territories.

1. Nigeria
   United Kingdom
2. Cote d'Ivoire
   Benin

With more than 186 million people, Nigeria has one of the world's highest populations. The West African country is well known for producing oil and falls in the top 20 of the largest economies in the world.

1. South Korea
   Tajikstan
2. Philippines
   Germany

With around 82 million natives, Germany is known for producing famous ones which include Beethoven and Bach. The country is also known for the Berlin Wall that separated the German capital for 28 years as well as the ever-popular Oktoberfest.

1. South Sudan
   Latvia
2. El Salvador
   South Korea

South Korea has more than 51 million natives and can be found in Southeast Asia. The country is well known for producing their hard liquor, which according to CNN, has been the best-selling liquor for the past 11 years.

1. Comoros
   Kenya
2. Serbia
   Malawi

Kenya can be found in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean. With more than 48 million people, the country is also open to many tourist who often view its many national parks or take a safari trip.

1. South Africa
   Chile
2. Algeria
   Madagascar

With just over 40 million natives, Algeria is the largest country in Africa. One of its most popular dishes, couscous, is said to have originated from the area.

1. Estonia
   Uganda
2. Guinea
   Kosovo

Uganda is a land-locked country in Africa, meaning it is completely surrounded by other countries. With more than 41 million people, the country does share a border with Lake Victoria, and the Nile River passes through the country.

1. Thailand
   Bangladesh
2. Iran
   Oman

One of the largest populations in the world, Bangladesh has more than 163 million people. The Asian country is mostly formed as a river delta from sediment deposits from the Himalaya's rivers. The country's official language is Bengali.

1. Barbados
   Syria
2. Mexico
   Bostwana

Mexico is found in North America and has just over 127 million residents. The country is also well-known for many ancient civilizations, the two more commonly known being Mayan and Aztec.

1. Democratic Republic of Congo
   Zimbabwe
2. Libya
   Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a landlocked country that can be found in eastern Africa. With more than 102 million residents, it is one of the most populous countries in Africa. There you'll also find the natives speaking their official language, which is Amharic.

1. Morocco
   Vietnam
2. Curacao
   Equatorial Guinea

Vietnam is a small country in Southeast Asia with just over 92 million people. The country is very well known for the Vietnam War that lasted from 1955 to 1975.

1. Niger
   Eritrea
2. Turkey
   Cuba

One of three Eurasian countries, Turkey also spans the border or Europe and Asia. With more than 79 million people, the country is known for its history. The Hagia Sophia, one popular landmark, is a basilica turned museum while the Grand Bazaar is said to be the world's first shopping mall.

1. Israel
   New Zealand
2. Belize
   Iran

Often considered the oldest country in the world, Iran can be traced back to BC. With more than 80 million people, the country is often referred to as Persia and its official language is Persian.

1. Djibouti
   Tanzania
2. Albania
   Nepal

One of the only three countries where the official language is Swahili, Tanzania can be found in Southeastern Africa. The country is well known for housing Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa.

1. Turkey
   Spain
2. Czechia
   Venezuela

Spain is a country overflowing with culture. With just over 46 million natives, the country has produced numerous notable figures. With its capital of Madrid, the country is also known for Barcelona, Leon, and Valencia.

1. Kuwait
   Ukraine
2. Colombia
   Afghanistan

Ukraine is an Eastern European country with more than 45 million people. Formerly part of the USSR, Ukraine gained its independence in 1991 after the Cold War. The country went through an unfortunate nuclear accident at Chernobyl which led to many deaths through radiation exposure.

1. Argentina
   Sao Tome and Principe
2. Jamaica
   Dominican Republic

Found in South America, Argentina has slightly more than 43 million residents. Well known for its former first lady, Eva Peron, the country is also widely recognized for the Argentine tango.

1. Georgia
   Greece
2. Poland
   Guatemala

Poland is an Eastern European country with more than 35 million people. Historically, Poland played a great role, especially during World War II. The nation is also known for its famous pierogies.

1. Solomon Islands
   India
2. Somalia
   Chad

The seventh largest country in the world and the second most populous with more than 1.32 billion residents, India is a country rich with history and culture. It is well known for the highly visited landmark, the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that was created in the 1600s.

1. Indonesia
   Nauru
2. Malaysia
   Gabon

Indonesia is made up of numerous islands and has the fourth largest population with more than 261 million residents. Coffee, often called java, received its name from the largest Indonesian island. Indonesia was once a mass exporter of the product.

1. Samoa
   Pakistan
2. Iceland
   Kiribati

One of the most populous countries in the world, Pakistan has more than 193 million natives. It is said that the country was created by Muhammad Ali Jinnah for Muslims.

1. Liberia
   Philippines
2. Algeria
   Yemen

The Philippines is a southeast Asian island country with just over 103 million natives. The country is rich in culture and its capital is often remembered for the Thrilla in Manila, the 1975 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

1. Macau
   Mali
2. Thailand
   Mauritania

Found in Southeastern Asia, Thailand used to go by the name of Siam. The country became "Thailand" in 1949. It has more than 68 million inhabitants.

1. Aruba
   France
2. Bolivia
   San Marino

With slightly more than 66 million residents, France often gets more than that a year in tourists. Rich in culture and fashion, the country is often regarded for the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Cannes Film Festival.

1. United Kingdom
   Senegal
2. Uganda
   Macedonia

The United Kingdom, often referred to as Great Britain, can be found in Western Europe. With just over 65 million residents, the country is made up of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Although the capital of the U.K., is London, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own capitals, which are Glasgow and Belfast, respectively.

1. Micronesia
   Italy
2. Mexico
   Myanmar

Found in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is a country with just over 52 million people. The country was formerly called Burma until 1989. Its official language is Burmese.

1. Colombia
   Mongolia
2. Andorra
   Canada

Colombia can be found in South America and has just over 48 million residents. The country is the first in South America after its border with Central America (Panama).