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Random Country Generator

This random country generator spins a wheel to pick from all 195 countries. Then explore each country's flag, capital, map, weather, national dish and famous places. Filter by continent to narrow it down.

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Press SPIN (or Ctrl + Enter) to reveal a country.

Regions (none selected = all)

Each winner is removed from the wheel after it's picked.

Spin history

Countries you spin appear here. Tap one to see it again.

    How to pick a random country

    1. Choose which countries to include, or tap a continent such as Asia or Africa.
    2. Press SPIN or Ctrl + Enter and watch the wheel.
    3. See the flag, capital and key facts, then scroll down for the map, weather, food and famous places.
    4. Switch on Don't repeat countries to work through the world one country at a time.

    What can you do with a random country?

    Find your next trip

    Can't choose a destination? Spin for a random travel idea and see the famous places, the weather and the local food.

    Teach geography

    Run a flag or capitals quiz, or give each student a country to research. Full-screen mode works well on a classroom projector.

    Cook around the world

    Spin a country and try its national dish for dinner. Turn on no repeats and make it a weekly challenge.

    Games and writing

    Pick a setting for a story, a team for a game night, or a country for a trivia round with friends.

    All 195 countries by continent

    Every country in the generator with its capital city. Tap a country to explore it without spinning.

    Countries in Africa (54)
    Countries in Asia (47)
    Countries in Europe (45)
    Countries in North America (23)
    Countries in South America (12)
    Countries in Oceania (14)

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    What is a random country generator?

    A random country generator picks a country for you by chance, so you don't have to choose. This one works as a country wheel: press spin and it lands on one of the 195 countries in the world, each with exactly the same chance.

    Most country pickers stop at a name. Here, the result also opens a full country profile with the flag, capital, population, languages, currency, neighbours, a map, the current weather, a national dish and famous places to visit. A quick spin can turn into ten minutes of exploring somewhere you have never been.

    Pick a random country by continent

    Want a random country in Europe, Asia or Africa? Each link below loads only that continent on the wheel. You can also select several continents at once in the Regions setting, for example Europe and Asia together.

    Random country for travel and holidays

    Stuck on where to go next? Use the wheel as a random travel destination picker. Narrow it to a region you can reach, remove places you have already been in the country list, and spin for your next trip.

    Each result shows famous places to see with photos, what the weather is like right now in the capital, the currency and the languages spoken, so you can tell quickly whether it could be your next vacation.

    Always check current travel advice for a country before you book. The wheel gives you ideas, not safety guidance.

    Random flags, quizzes and geography games

    Set Show on wheel to Flag only and the wheel becomes a random flag generator. Here are some easy games to play with friends or in class:

    • Guess the flag: spin with flags only and name the country before the result appears.
    • Capital city quiz: spin, then answer with the capital before anyone reads the result.
    • Country research: give each student a random country, with no repeats, to present to the class.
    • Map challenge: find the spun country on a blank map, then check it with the map in the result.

    World Cup sweepstakes and team draws

    Running a World Cup or Eurovision sweepstake? Open Countries on the wheel, keep only the countries taking part, and switch on Don't repeat countries. Each player spins once and every country can only be drawn one time.

    The same setup works for picking a random team in a football video game, or a random nation in a strategy game such as Hearts of Iron. Choose Everything to add territories to the pool.

    More ways to use a random country picker

    • Food night: spin a country and cook its national dish.
    • Writing prompts: set your next story, song or character's home in a random place.
    • Learning goals: learn one new country a week, with no repeats, until you have seen them all.
    • Tough choices: settle which film, music or cuisine from around the world to try next.

    Frequently asked questions

    How does the random country generator work?

    Press SPIN and the wheel picks one of 195 countries. The winner is drawn from the full list with your browser's secure random generator before the wheel moves, so every country has exactly the same chance.

    How many countries are on the wheel?

    By default all 195 countries: the 193 UN member states plus the 2 observer states, Vatican City and Palestine. You can limit it to UN members, or include territories too. For readability large lists show 24 countries at a time, but the draw always covers every country you selected.

    Can I pick a random country from one continent?

    Yes. Tap one or more regions such as Africa, Asia or Europe, and only those countries stay on the wheel. You can also tick individual countries in the list.

    How do I avoid getting the same country twice?

    Switch on Don't repeat countries. Each winner leaves the wheel until you press Restore all countries.

    What do I learn about each country?

    You get its flag, capital, population, area, languages, currency and neighbours, a map, the current weather in the capital, its national dish and famous places to see, with photos.

    Can I share a country with a friend?

    Yes. Press Share on the result to copy a link that opens that country directly.

    Is every country equally likely?

    Yes. Every country on the wheel has the same chance, whether it is Russia or Tuvalu. The generator is not weighted by population or size.

    Can I spin a random country without showing its flag?

    Yes. Set Show on wheel to Name only to hide the flags, or Flag only to hide the names for a flag quiz.

    Does it include territories like Greenland or Puerto Rico?

    Yes, if you want them. Set Countries included to Everything, incl. territories to add dependent territories to the 195 countries.

    Are these real countries?

    Yes. The generator only uses real countries and territories. It does not make up fantasy country names.

    Can I use it for a World Cup draw?

    Yes. Keep only the qualified teams in the country list and switch on Don't repeat countries, so each team is drawn once.

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