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Country Wheel
Spin the globe: get a random country from anywhere in the world, or narrow it down to one continent.
Spin a Country
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195 entries
Slice sizes (make some entries more likely)
A size of 2 makes an entry twice as likely to win as an entry with size 1.
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Stays on this device only. It isn't included in share links.
Wheel
Celebration
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No results yet. Spin the wheel and each result will appear here.
How to use the country wheel
- 1The wheel starts with all 195 countries. Press SPIN to get one.
- 2To focus on one region, open the Countries tab and untick the continents you don't want.
- 3Switch Show flags off or on to change how the countries appear.
- 4Spin again, or turn on Remove winner automatically in Settings to visit a new country each time.
Explore the world, one spin at a time
A random country generator is a fun way to discover places you might never think about. Spin, see the flag, and you have a starting point for a lesson, a quiz question, a recipe or a daydream about your next holiday.
Ideas for the country wheel
- Geography quizzes: spin and ask for the capital, the continent or a neighbor.
- Around-the-world cooking: spin a country and make one of its dishes.
- Class projects: give each student a random country to research.
- Travel inspiration: narrow it to one continent and spin for a dream trip.
- Pen pals and language learning: pick a country, then learn to say hello.
Hungry after all that travel? The food wheel can choose dinner.
Which countries are included
The wheel lists the 193 member states of the United Nations plus its two observer states, which is the most widely used list of the world's countries. Territories and dependencies, such as Greenland or Puerto Rico, aren't included by default, but you can add any place you like in the Entries tab.
Countries are grouped into six continents. Some countries span two continents, so we place each one where it is most commonly grouped: Russia is listed in Europe, Türkiye and Cyprus in Asia, and the Central American and Caribbean countries in North America. Flags are shown using your device's built-in flag emoji, so they can look slightly different on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are on the wheel?
All 195: the 193 member states of the United Nations, plus the two observer states, the Vatican City and Palestine.
Why can't I read every country name on the wheel?
With 195 countries the slices are very thin, so names are too small to print. The result always shows the country in large text. Choose one or two continents for a wheel with readable names.
Which continents can I choose?
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Pick any combination, such as Europe only for a geography lesson or all six for a world quiz.
Can I use the country wheel to pick a travel destination?
Yes, for inspiration! Many people spin for a dream trip, a country to cook food from, or a place to learn about this week. Always check official travel advice before you book.