Guess the Country by Shape
Name the country from its outline. 5 questions · Standard · All 195
Which country has this outline?
Need help? Show the continent or surrounding countries.
Game guide
How to play the Country Shape Quiz
Guess the country by shape from a collection of 195 countries around the world. Read the coastline and borders, choose a country or type its name, then check the answer.
Look for the shape’s distinctive parts
Start with the overall proportions: long and narrow, compact, or spread across islands. Then look for peninsulas, deep coastal bays and straight land borders. Try multiple choice first, then switch to typed answers when the silhouettes become familiar. Before using a hint, name the single feature behind your guess. When the answer appears, compare that prediction with the actual outline instead of memorizing only the country name.
Read the scale correctly
North stays at the top and outlines are never randomly rotated. Each country is enlarged to fit the card; its size on screen does not tell you its real area. Island groups retain their relative positions in the full view. The largest-landmass view is a detail, not the whole country.
Outline sources
These are simplified educational outlines, not a detailed or authoritative boundary map. Coverage follows the source dataset and may omit small offshore features. Most outlines are adapted from the SimpleMaps SVG library. Nearby maps and the United Kingdom outline use world-countries; Fiji, Kiribati and Vatican City use geoBoundaries. Credits, modifications and data licenses.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does the country outline quiz work?
Each question shows a country silhouette with north at the top. Choose one of four countries, or select Type answer in the options bar below the game. You get one scored attempt per question. A correct answer earns one point; an incorrect answer reveals the country so you can learn it.
Can I change the round length or use a hint?
The game starts with familiar countries. Use Country selection in the options bar to include all countries, and Round to choose 5, 10, 20 or 50 questions, limited by your selected set. Choose Show Continent to reveal the continent, or Show Surroundings for a map with dashed nearby borders. Both hints are available independently. Hints still allow a point and are recorded in your review. After answering, the next question appears after 3 seconds. Use Next question to continue immediately, or switch Auto next off in the options bar.
Are small countries and islands included?
Yes. All countries mode includes all 195 countries in the selected region. Familiar countries uses a smaller introductory set. Outlines are scaled individually so small countries remain visible. Dispersed island countries may start with a labelled largest-landmass detail. The game automatically chooses a readable view; you do not need to select one. Nearby maps keep true relative positions and circle very small targets.
Which country names can I type?
Use the autocomplete or enter a common English name. Unambiguous alternatives such as USA, UK, Ivory Coast and Czech Republic are accepted. If a name could refer to two countries, use a more specific name. Spacing, punctuation, accents and letter case do not affect matching.
Can I share my score?
The result page lets you share your score and a link to this quiz. Each new round is shuffled, so friends will get their own questions. Review this round shows every outline, your answer and any hints used.
Four ways to read country outlines and silhouettes
- Long and narrow: Chile follows South America’s Pacific coast.
- Peninsula: Italy’s boot has a recognizable toe and heel.
- Island group: Japan has several islands. Read the arrangement rather than one island alone.
- Compact outline: Poland has more balanced proportions. Compare its coastline and land borders.
North stays at the top. Each country fits its own card; display size is not a comparison of land area. Dispersed island states can start with a labelled largest-landmass detail. Show Surroundings adds nearby borders, while Show Continent names the region. Hints are recorded in the review and do not remove the base point.