This random country picker starts with 50 countries spread across the inhabited continents. There are picks from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and Oceania, so a spin can land almost anywhere on the map. It is a sample, not the full list of about 195 countries, chosen to give a good mix of sizes and regions.
Use it to choose a country for a school report, a geography quiz, a cooking night, a film from abroad, or a trip you might plan someday. Because each country gets the same slice, a small island nation has the same odds as a large one. Edit the list to add the countries you care about or to focus on one region.
Ideas for a spun country
Once the wheel stops, there are plenty of ways to use the result:
- Cook one dish that is common in that country.
- Find it on a map and name its capital and neighbors.
- Watch a film or listen to music made there.
- Learn to say hello and thank you in a local language.
- Write a short report on its flag, climate, or history.
Focusing on one region
For a unit on a single continent, clear the entry box and paste in only those countries. A Europe-only wheel or an Africa-only wheel keeps a class quiz on topic. You can also save each regional wheel in this browser and switch between them as the lessons move along.
If you want every country in the world, paste a full list. Slices get thin past about 60 entries, so splitting by continent is often easier to read.
A country for every student
When each student needs a different country for a project, turn on remove-winner and have students spin in turn. A country leaves the wheel once it is picked, so no two students get the same one. The results history records who got what if you call names out as you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does the wheel include every country in the world?
No. It starts with 50 countries drawn from every inhabited continent to keep the slices readable. You can paste in more countries, or a full list, in the entry box. Each line becomes its own slice.
Are bigger countries more likely to be picked?
No. Every country on the wheel gets an equal slice and an equal chance, whatever its size or population. Fiji is as likely to come up as Brazil or China.
Can I use it to pick a travel destination?
Yes, as a fun starting point. For trips, the travel destination picker lets you list specific cities or places. Always check travel advice and entry rules before booking anything based on a spin.
How do I give each student a different country?
Turn on remove-winner. Each country is removed from the wheel after it is picked, so the next spin only chooses from countries that are still free. The results history keeps a record of the order.