Which Continent?
Guess which continent or region a country belongs to.
This quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each question shows four options — pick the right one and track your score. Countries with populations above 500,000 are included.
Tips & Strategy
Identify key land bridges and trans continental states such as Panama between the Americas or Egypt between Africa and Asia. Recognizing these junctions helps avoid common errors when assigning countries to a single continent especially in regions where tectonic and political boundaries overlap.
Fun Facts
- Africa is the only continent that resides in all four hemispheres of the Earth.
- Australia is unique for being the only land mass that is both a country and a continent.
- Istanbul is the only major city in the world that spans two different continents.
- Antarctica is the largest desert on Earth because it receives very little annual precipitation.
- Greenland is geographically part of North America while being politically connected to the European continent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each round has 20 questions drawn randomly from 173+ countries. Restart to get a fresh set.
The quiz includes countries and territories with populations above 500,000 from our REST Countries database — around 173 in total.
You earn one point for each correct answer. Your running score is shown at the top. At the end of 20 questions you see your final result and can restart.
A trans continental country is a nation that possesses territory on more than one continent. Notable examples include Russia and Turkey which bridge Europe and Asia. These nations often have complex cultural identities and political ties that span multiple regional organizations and diverse geographical landscapes across their borders.
Africa is the continent with the most sovereign states, containing fifty four recognized nations. This high density of countries makes it a diverse region characterized by a vast range of languages, ethnic groups, and ecosystems, stretching from the Sahara Desert to the tropical rain forests of the central interior.
Central America is not a separate continent but rather a geographical region that connects North and South America. In most geographical models, Central America and the Caribbean islands are classified as part of the North American continent, though they are often studied as a distinct cultural sub region.