1. Marshall Islands
   Andorra
2. Mexico
   Seychelles

This country is officially known as the United Mexican States and is situated between Central America and the United States. Mexico has a diverse culture with ancient ruins and colonial towns.

1. Ireland
   Singapore
2. Cape Verde
   Luxembourg

Ireland is separated into two parts, namely the Republic of Ireland and Northern Island, which is part of the United Kingdom. The island lacks snakes and other species common to Europe due to its isolation from the mainland.

1. Cyprus
   Lebanon
2. Kosovo
   Brazil

Brazil was named after the brazilwood tree or pau-Brasil in Portuguese, and is the shortened form of "Terra do Brasil," meaning "land of Brazil." As the fifth largest country worldwide, it consists of a federal district and 26 states.

1. Qatar
   France
2. Fiji
   Costa Rica

France is considered the largest country in the European Union and according to the World Tourism Organization, it was the most popular tourist destination in 2014. It is referred to as a hexagon due to its six-sided shape.

1. Monaco
   Bahrain
2. Jordan
   USA

The United States of America is the world's fourth largest country by area and is divided into 50 states. Its largest state, Alaska, was acquired in 1867 from Russia.

1. Andorra
   Israel
2. South Korea
   Benin

The State of Israel, as it is formally called, has two official languages, Hebrew and Arabic. Israel's Dead Sea is measured at 1,315 feet below sea level and is regarded as the lowest point on earth.

1. Azerbaijan
   Greece
2. Montenegro
   Albania

Greece is renowned for its role in the Olympic games, which began in Ancient Greece. As one of the most mountainous European countries, its highest mountain towers at 9,570 feet and contains over 50 peaks.

1. Seychelles
   Singapore
2. Marshall Islands
   England

England is the most inhabited country in the United Kingdom and is bounded by Scotland, which is located to the north and Wales to the west.

1. Australia
   Cape Verde
2. Luxembourg
   Cyprus

It is believed that in Australia, there are three times as many sheep as citizens. The Australian coat of arms features two animals that cannot walk backward, the kangaroo and emu, indicating the country's forward-thinking culture.

1. Czech Republic
   Kosovo
2. Japan
   Lebanon

Japan's population is the world's 10th largest and consists of 6,852 islands. The official language of Japan is Japanese and its native name, "Nippon," means "sun-origin."

1. Fiji
   Qatar
2. Spain
   Bahrain

Spain is on the European continent and also contains the Canary Islands off the African coast. Its tallest mountain is also an active volcano and reaches a height of almost 12,200 feet.

1. Andorra
   Canada
2. Monaco
   Costa Rica

As the world's second-largest country, Canada has the longest coastline and encompasses six time zones. It is also considered the most educated with more than half of its population possessing college diplomas.

1. Turkey
   Jordan
2. Benin
   Eritrea

Turkey is home to a plethora of cultural heritage, from the first Christian church built, to the world's oldest city. It comprises more than 130 peaks at a maximum height of 10, 200 feet.

1. Honduras
   Luxembourg
2. Italy
   South Korea

Italy was a kingdom until 1946 and is the founding member of the European Union. It is well-known for its cuisine, namely pizza, calzones, lasagna, and pasta, which exists in more than 200 different shapes.

1. Seychelles
   India
2. Singapore
   Montenegro

The world's highest cricket ground is located in India, at an altitude of 2,444 meters. It is the second-largest English-speaking country. More than 125 million people there speak English.

1. Albania
   Cyprus
2. Kosovo
   China

The People's Republic of China has a population of more than 1.3 billion, thus, is regarded as having the largest population in the world, with 47 percent living in urban areas.

1. Lebanon
   Marshall Islands
2. Cape Verde
   Russia

As the largest country in the world, Russia has nine times zones and borders 14 countries. One of Russia's major tourist attractions, the Hermitage, is protected against rodents by more than 70 felines that guard the museum's treasures.

1. Qatar
   Monaco
2. United Arab Emirates
   Bahrain

The United Arab Emirates is commonly referred to by its abbreviated form, the UAE. The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, stands at a height of over 2,700 feet and 163 floors.

1. Andorra
   South Africa
2. Luxembourg
   Fiji

South Africa boasts having the world's largest themed resort hotels and it's the world's only country to ever host the three sports world cups: cricket, soccer, ​and rugby.

1. Switzerland
   Singapore
2. Sri Lanka
   Czech Republic

For historical reasons, Switzerland is officially known as Confoederatio Helvetica or the Swiss Confederation. As the original birthplace of instant coffee, Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's most expensive place to purchase coffee.

1. Jordan
   Azerbaijan
2. Vatican City
   Benin

Located in Rome, the Vatican City State is an independent state and is deemed to be the smallest country in the world. It is home to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

1. Kenya
   Cyprus
2. Montenegro
   Costa Rica

The Republic of Kenya is located in the eastern part of the continent of Africa and features many natural attractions, including wildlife reserves, national parks and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.

1. Lebanon
   Kosovo
2. South Korea
   Jamaica

This Caribbean island nation is where Reggae music originated and is the birthplace of music legend, Bob Marley. Though once a British colony, Jamaica gained its independence in 1962.

1. Marshall Islands
   Afghanistan
2. Seychelles
   Cape Verde

Afghanistan fought three wars before declaring themselves independent from the United Kingdom's influence on their foreign affairs in 1919. It is believed to have the world's wildest game; its national sport is called "buzkashi" or goat-grabbing.

1. Belgium
   Andorra
2. Monaco
   Bahrain

With the highest divorce rate in Western Europe, Belgium's capital city, Brussels, houses the world's largest court of justice. In June of 2003, Belgium became the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriages.

1. Scotland
   Luxembourg
2. Albania
   Honduras

Scotland or Alba, as it is officially called, is a subsection of the island of Great Britain and is divided into three areas, including the lowlands, highlands, and islands. Although Edinburgh is its capital city, Glasgow is the largest city.

1. Qatar
   Singapore
2. Fiji
   Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco is located in North Africa and borders both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. One of the country's most popular beverages is green tea with mint while couscous is a popular dish.

1. Sri Lanka
   Puerto Rico
2. Czech Republic
   Azerbaijan

In 1493, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico was discovered by Christopher Columbus and was named "San Juan Bautista," in honor of John the Baptist.

1. Jordan
   Cambodia
2. Montenegro
   Benin

This Southeast Asian nation is home to the ruins of a massive temple complex named Angkor Wat.

1. Costa Rica
   Cyprus
2. Dominican Republic
   South Korea

Dominican Republic's capital city, Santo Domingo, was the first city established in the Americas. It was founded in 1496 as a Spanish colony by Bartholomew Columbus, the younger brother of Christopher Columbus.

1. Peru
   Cape Verde
2. Lebanon
   Kosovo

The world's highest dunes, Cerro Blanco, can be found in Peru. The nation's extensive cultural heritage includes the lost city of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

1. Bahrain
   Colombia
2. Andorra
   Singapore

This Spanish-speaking nation is largely located in South America with territories in Central America. It is surrounded by Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela, and Panama.

1. Monaco
   Marshall Islands
2. Austria
   Seychelles

The world's oldest zoo, which was established in 1752, can be found in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The former Governor of California and actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, grew up in this nation.

1. Luxembourg
   Qatar
2. Jordan
   Maldives

The Maldives is a Muslim country in the South of Asia. In 2009, an underwater cabinet meeting was held, making it the first country to accomplish this.

1. Czech Republic
   Thailand
2. Sri Lanka
   Azerbaijan

"Land of the Free" or "Prathet Thai" is the native name for the Southeast Asian country of Thailand. It is said to have always been free from European colonization.

1. Costa Rica
   Argentina
2. Fiji
   Albania

This South American nation received its Latin name from the European settlers who were in search of its mountain of silver. As the world's eighth-largest country, Argentina has been a leading wine producer since the 16th century.

1. Montenegro
   Kosovo
2. Lebanon
   Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is considered the largest island in the Caribbean region and consists of more than 4,000 cays and islets. Due to its shape, the island is referred to as "El Cocodrilo" which translates to "crocodile" in Spanish.

1. Netherlands
   Cape Verde
2. Cyprus
   Luxembourg

The Netherlands is situated in northwestern Europe and also contains the three Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The Dutch are regarded as the world's leading coffee drinkers, right after Scandinavians.

1. Singapore
   Iceland
2. Seychelles
   Bahrain

Home to approximately 200 volcanoes, Iceland is one of only two places in the world where onlookers can see the world's tectonic plates meet. More than 80 percent of Iceland's total energy consumption is derived from hydro and geothermal energy sources.

1. Andorra
   Marshall Islands
2. Saudi Arabia
   Monaco

Saudi Arabia is famed for being the birthplace of Islam. It is home to Islam's two holiest shrines, Masjid al-Haram, "The Sacred Mosque" in the city of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, "Mosque of the Prophet" in Medina.