The Hardest Countries to Guess
These are the 40 countries that stump almost everyone: Pacific micro-states, forgotten Caribbean islands, Central Asian -stans, and Europe's tiniest nations. Most players name fewer than half.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries are in the hardest-countries quiz?
40 of the most commonly missed countries: every Pacific micro-state (Kiribati, Tuvalu, Nauru, Palau…), small African nations like Comoros and Guinea-Bissau, Caribbean islands like Dominica and Grenada, the Central Asian -stans, and Europe's micro-states.
What counts as a "hard" country?
Countries that players most often fail to name in our all-countries quiz: small populations, tiny land area, or simply low news coverage. If you can name more than 25 of these 40, you're in rare company.
How long is the timer?
Four minutes for 40 countries. Typing speed matters — short names like Palau and Nauru are your friends.