Exploring Countries

Costa Rica, which means “Rich Coast,” is aptly named. Its long coastlines, bo...

Afghanistan borders seven different countries and is a connection point for East, South, ...

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, t...

Take a trip to “The Land Down Under” and discover all of the unusual wildlife...

For many years, Cambodia was a war-torn country. Recently, a new government has helped tu...

America’s northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to the United States in many ways b...

Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast ...

China, with over one billion people, is the most populated country in the world. China&rs...

Cuba is a group of several islands. Long ago, one of the islands was called Treasure Isla...

Denmark has consistently been ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. It ha...

Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world. People love to visit the ancient pyram...

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Because ...

The Queen is England’s most recognizable symbol. Her Royal Guards stand at attentio...

France’s most famous icon is the Eiffel Tower. This tower in Paris is the height of...

For over a quarter century, Germany stood as a country divided. A huge concrete barrier k...

his ancient country is considered the birthplace of Western civilization. Tourists can wa...

Guatemala, a hotspot of unique wildlife, boasts 100 rivers, over 250 wetland areas, and m...

Haiti is a country that has experienced many hardships—most recently, a devastating...

India is the place to find the stunning Taj Mahal and the world’s tallest peak, Mou...

Iran is an ancient country that used to be called Persia. The Persians were one of the ol...

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This are...

A country of open fields, Ireland is known for its agriculture. It is also known for its ...

Israel is a country with deep religious roots. It is considered the homeland of the Jewis...

Sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has some of the nicest weather in Europe. ...

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million ...

Travel to Kenya and see if you can spot giraffes, elephants, lions and other African anim...

Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific ...

Pakistan became a country in 1947 after the Muslim people of India fought for the creatio...

Many different civilizations have lived on the land that is now Peru. Today, tourists tra...

Moscow’s Red Square is a center of Russian history and culture. This book explores ...

Famous for bagpipes and kilts, the Scottish are rooted in tradition. They are also a hard...

A land famous for green tea and the martial art of tae kwon do, South Korea lies on a pen...

After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its peopl...

Ever feel like you need a nap in the afternoon? Spain is famous for its cultural traditio...

Located in Scandinavia in Northern Europe, Sweden experiences some very cold weather. Man...

Famous for the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps, Switzerland is a popular destination for sk...

Boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, Thailand is located in South...

An archipelago of over 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia, the Philippines sit near the Paci...

Vietnam is famous for Ha Long Bay, a unique bay that formed over millions of years. Its s...

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest and most populated c...