How to use the random country generator
- All 195 countries start on the wheel: the 193 UN member states plus the 2 observer states, Vatican City and Palestine.
- Untick continents to narrow the list, then press Put … on the wheel.
- Press SPIN. The result shows the country's flag, capital and continent.
Pick a random country by continent
The continent filter splits the world into Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Spin only European countries for a holiday idea, or only African countries for a geography lesson.
Ideas for a random country wheel
- Travel: pick your next trip, or a cuisine to cook tonight.
- Geography games: spin a country and name its capital before the result appears.
- Classroom projects: give every student a country to research with draft mode.
- World Cup and Olympics parties: assign each guest a country to support.
All 195 countries
| Continent | Count |
|---|---|
| Africa | 54 |
| Asia | 47 |
| Europe | 45 |
| North America | 23 |
| South America | 12 |
| Oceania | 14 |
Is the generator fair?
Yes. Every pick uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator, and every entry on the wheel has the same chance unless you give it a weight. You can test the picker yourself on the live fairness test.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are on the wheel?
195: the 193 member states of the United Nations plus Vatican City and Palestine.
Does the wheel show capitals and flags?
Yes. Every result shows the flag and the capital city.
Can I spin only one continent?
Yes. Untick the other continents and press the button to fill the wheel.