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Country Outlines Part III Quiz

Most people recognize countries by their location on a world map. Far fewer people are able to recognize countries just by their silhouette. Are you up to the challenge?

What Makes a State, Country, or Nation?

Have you ever wondered what distinguishes a state from a country, or a nation from a state? This quiz will test your knowledge on the definitions of state, country, and nation, and provide…

Most Population-Dense Countries Quiz

Do you know which country has the highest population density in the world? Or which country has the lowest? From the most crowded to the least crowded countries in the world, get ready to learn some…

2002 Cross Country Skiing Medalists

Men Women There are two techniques in cross country: classical (parallel skis) and freestyle (skating style). The Sprint features a qualification round with the fastest 16 skiers…

2006 Olympic Cross Country Skiing

Men Women   There are two techniques in cross country: classical (parallel skis) and freestyle (skating style). The Sprint features a qualification round with the fastest 16 skiers…

Deadliest Countries for Journalists, 1992-2014

Each year, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) publishes a list of journalists killed while on assignment. The following list does not include those who were killed in accidents, such…

Former Place Names of Countries and Cities

Current name Old Name Ethiopia Abyssinia Ankara, Turkey Angora, Turkey Czech Republic and Slovakia Bohemia, Moravia, Chechoslovakia Sri Lanka Ceylon Istanbul, Turkey…

Public Health Expenditure by Country, 2007

(% of GDP) Current and capital spending from government (central and local) budgets, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and…