Guess the country from a photo

How to play Country clues

Country clues asks you to identify a country or territory from a real photograph. Choose an answer, or reveal an available clue if the picture leaves you unsure. The answer gives you a little more context about the place.

1. Study the whole photo before choosing. Look at the landscape as well as its main subject.
2. Read the possible answers and use a clue if you need one.
3. Check the answer and connect the image with the country’s name.

Look beyond the famous landmark

A recognizable building can be a strong clue, but not every photograph shows a world-famous monument. Coastlines, mountains, vegetation and architectural details can help you narrow down the possibilities.

Treat those details as evidence rather than proof. Similar landscapes and building styles occur in different countries. A photograph shows one place at one moment; it does not represent everything about a country or its people.

Turn a guess into something you remember

When you miss an answer, identify the detail you overlooked rather than memorizing only the name. Then find the country on a map and connect it with a neighboring place, a capital or a flag.

Photographs have individual author and license credits. Open the small information control beside a quiz image to see its source, or use the complete credits page linked below.

A short free sampler

The browser preview has three fixed photo questions and can be replayed. Try all four games in the twelve-question mixed sampler, or explore the mobile Challenge pack for the larger question pool and difficulty settings. The browser preview stays separate from mobile purchases and progress.

Keep practicing

Use the country quiz to put a name on the map, then try recognizing its flag.

Geography facts, city coordinates and photographs follow the sources and snapshots on our credits page. This is a short browser preview; the full question pool and difficulty settings belong to the mobile Challenge pack.