Countries around the world have rich histories, diverse cultures, and fascinating geographies that lend themselves well to riddles. Here are 51 riddles about different countries for you to ponder and solve.
Riddles about Countries – The Questions
North America
1. I’m a country that shares borders with Mexico and Canada. I have 50 states and my capital is Washington D.C. What am I?
2. I’m an island country southeast of Florida. I’m known for cigars, salsa music, and baseball. What country am I?
3. I’m a country that spans Central America between Mexico and Colombia. My capital is San José and I’m known for rainforests, volcanoes, and bananas. What country am I?
4. I consist of over 7,000 islands in the West Indies. My capital is Nassau and I’m known for picturesque beaches and scuba diving. What country am I?
South America
5. I’m the largest country in South America and the official language is Portuguese. I’m home to the Amazon rainforest and my capital is Brasília. What country am I?
6. I border Brazil and my capital is Buenos Aires. I’m known for the tango dance and delicious grilled meats. What country am I?
7. My capital is Lima and I’m located along the west coast of South America. My culture is a mix of indigenous and Spanish roots. What country am I?
8. I’m the southernmost country in South America and much of my landscape consists of glaciers, lakes and mountains. What country am I?
Europe
9. My capital is Paris and I’m known for cuisine, art, and fashion. An iconic landmark is the Eiffel Tower. What country am I?
10. My capital is Rome and I’m shaped like a boot. I’m known for pizza, pasta, ancient ruins, and Vatican City. What country am I?
11. My capital is Madrid and I share a border with Portugal. Flamenco dance, paella, and bullfighting are part of my culture. What country am I?
12. My capital is Athens and I consist of over 1,400 islands in the Mediterranean Sea. What country am I?
13. My capital is Dublin and I’m an island nation known for Guinness beer, Celtic music, and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. What country am I?
14. My capital is Reykjavik and I’m an island nation with geysers, hot springs, glaciers and northern lights. What country am I?
15. I’m a constitutional monarchy with London as my capital. Shakespeare, Big Ben, and tea culture are part of my identity. What country am I?
16. My capital is Berlin and I share borders with 9 other countries in central Europe. Oktoberfest is a popular festival here. What country am I?
Asia
17. I’m an archipelago of over 17,000 islands with Jakarta as my capital. I’m known for komodo dragons, batik fabric and rich cultural diversity. What country am I?
18. My capital is Tokyo and I consist of over 6,800 islands. I’m known for advanced technology, anime, ramen noodles and Mount Fuji. What country am I?
19. My capital is Bangkok and I’m located in the heart of Southeast Asia. My culture reflects Indian, Chinese and Malay influences. What country am I?
20. My capital is Beijing and I have the world’s largest population. I’m known for the Great Wall, dim sum, and pandas. What country am I?
21. My capital is New Delhi and Bollywood films are world famous here. What country am I?
22. My capital is Seoul and I occupy a peninsula between China and Japan. K-pop, Korean barbecue and taekwondo are well known parts of my culture. What country am I?
23. My capital is Manila and I consist of over 7,000 islands. Jeepneys are a popular mode of transportation here. What country am I?
Africa
24. My capital is Cairo and some of the world’s most famous monuments were built here in ancient times. What country am I?
25. My capital is Nairobi and I’m located along the equator in East Africa. Many great safaris take place here so tourists can see lions, elephants and other wildlife. What country am I?
26. My capital is Cape Town and I’m the southernmost country on the African continent. Table Mountain is an iconic landmark here. What country am I?
27. My capital is Accra and I’m located along the Gulf of Guinea. Kente cloth and highlife music are part of my cultural identity. What country am I?
28. My capital is Kigali and I’m famously called “the land of a thousand hills.” What country am I?
Australia and Oceania
29. I’m a country and continent encompassing mainland Australia as well as Tasmania and other islands. My capital is Canberra. What country am I?
30. I’m made up of over 300 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. My capital is Wellington and I’m known for sheep, rugby, and the filming location for Lord of the Rings. What country am I?
31. I’m an island country with Port Moresby as my capital city. Tribal art and over 800 indigenous languages are part of my cultural heritage. What country am I?
32. I’m an island nation in the South Pacific made up of over 300 islands. My capital is Suva and a popular vacation spot is the Mamanuca Islands. What country am I?
Riddles about Countries – The Answers
North America
1. I’m the United States of America.
2. I’m Cuba.
3. I’m Costa Rica.
4. I’m The Bahamas.
South America
5. I’m Brazil.
6. I’m Argentina.
7. I’m Peru.
8. I’m Chile.
Europe
9. I’m France.
10. I’m Italy.
11. I’m Spain.
12. I’m Greece.
13. I’m Ireland.
14. I’m Iceland.
15. I’m the United Kingdom.
16. I’m Germany.
Asia
17. I’m Indonesia.
18. I’m Japan.
19. I’m Thailand.
20. I’m China.
21. I’m India.
22. I’m South Korea.
23. I’m the Philippines.
Africa
24. I’m Egypt.
25. I’m Kenya.
26. I’m South Africa.
27. I’m Ghana.
28. I’m Rwanda.
Australia and Oceania
29. I’m Australia.
30. I’m New Zealand.
31. I’m Papua New Guinea.
32. I’m Fiji.
Conclusion
Riddles can be a fun and engaging way to learn more about countries around the world. Thinking through clues and guessing the right answers exercises your mind. The riddles in this article covered many different countries across continents and highlighted unique facts about their cultures, capitals, landmarks, and identities. Next time you play a guessing game or need creative ways to study geography, give some country riddles a try!
