This vast nation, with the world’s longest coastline, is famed for maple syrup and ice hockey. Though officially bilingual, one language dominates its daily life.
Canada
An island in the North Atlantic where sheep outnumber people, powered by geothermal energy, and governed from the world’s northernmost parliament.
Iceland
This country has three capitals with distinct roles, is celebrated for safaris and the “Big Five,” and gained global fame after hosting the 2010 World Cup.
South Africa
Spanning two continents, it contains the deepest freshwater lake and gave the world Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, shaping global culture and politics.
Russia
A sprawling archipelago of 17,000 islands, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, with Bali as its most famous tourist haven.
Indonesia
This Scandinavian monarchy, home of LEGO and the idea of hygge, connects its capital to Sweden by a striking bridge across the sea.
Denmark
Renowned for tango, beef, and wine, this South American nation boasts the world’s widest avenue and the planet’s southernmost city.
Argentina
The world’s largest democracy, known for temples, karma, and festivals, while its prolific film industry outproduces Hollywood every year.
India
A desert kingdom with a single-color flag, birthplace of Islam, and guardian of the two holiest cities visited by millions of pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia
This Latin American giant is famed for samba, carnival, and the Amazon rainforest; Portuguese is its official language, not Spanish.
Brazil
This East Asian nation, renowned for cutting-edge technology and anime culture, blends neon megacities with tranquil temples and Mount Fuji.
Japan
A Mediterranean land of ancient ruins and azure islands, once the cradle of democracy and philosophy, now also famed for its cuisine.
Greece
This Central European state is synonymous with precision engineering, classical music, and beer, and it reunified after decades of division.
Germany
A South American country where the Andes meet the Pacific, home to the Atacama Desert and mysterious statues on Easter Island.
Chile
Located in the Middle East, this young nation is celebrated for its start-up culture, historical holy sites, and innovations in agriculture.
Israel
