World's Smallest Countries
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Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
About World's Smallest Countries
Give your memory a workout with World's Smallest Countries: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Tiny but fascinating! Test your knowledge of the world's smallest sovereign nations. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
Answer: Vatican City
2. Monaco, the second-smallest country, is located on the coast of which sea?
Answer: Mediterranean Sea
3. Which is the smallest country in Asia by area?
Answer: Maldives
4. Liechtenstein, one of the world's smallest countries, is located between Switzerland and which country?
Answer: Austria
5. San Marino claims to be the oldest republic in the world. It is entirely surrounded by which country?
Answer: Italy
Frequently asked questions
How long does World's Smallest Countries take?
Most players finish World's Smallest Countries in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after World's Smallest Countries?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World's Smallest Countries fits comfortably in one sitting.
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