How many countries are there? There are 195 states officially recognized by the UN.There are also plenty of dependent territories or states seeking independence that show up on country lists, usually with a footnote or asterisk. That's why we offer this map quiz game that will help you find over 220 countries and territories. You'll be challenged to locate partially recognized states, de facto sovereign states, uninhabited territories, etc. Sure, there are some easy ones, like the US, China, the United Kingdom, and Japan, but will you be able to locate obscure countries like Vanuatu and even more obscure territories, like the Cook Islands or Transnistria? You can use this map quiz to explore the whole world, and you'll be an expert on the location of over 220 countries and territories!
