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Countries of the World Quiz

I scored 167 out of 196 for 4 / 5 points

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https://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name


The 'Countries of the World Quiz' is JetPunk’s most popular challenge, testing participants on their ability to name as many countries as possible within a 15-minute time limit. I scored 85% on the quiz, which, according to JetPunk’s data, places me ahead of/equal to 76.6% of test-takers. The average score for the quiz is 113 countries, and unsurprisingly, the most frequently guessed country is the United States, while Sao Tome and Principe is the least commonly recalled.

A notable trend in the results is that participants tend to overlook countries in Oceania. Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, and Palau are often missed, whereas major global powers, including the United States, Russia, China, India, and the United Kingdom, consistently rank among the most recalled. Much of Europe also sees high recognition rates, likely due to its prominence in global affairs and media.

The data in the bar graphs below support these trends, illustrating the frequency with which each country is guessed. Countries with significant political, economic, or cultural influence tend to be named more often, while those that are smaller, less well-known, or geographically isolated appear less frequently in responses. This highlights a global awareness bias, where nations with greater international presence are more likely to be recalled. The quiz serves as an engaging way to test and improve geographic knowledge, revealing interesting patterns in collective memory and global awareness.








Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM

    This is such an amazing score! I don't think I could get anywhere as close. What a fantastic skill to have. It is fun but also educational, keeping your brain moving and helping you to learn and expand your knowledge. - Talia Brown

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM

    I have never heard of this challenge before but I think the connections you made as to why some countries are more guessed than others really insightful. I think it could have been interesting to see what some of your friends scored on this quiz and if there is a connection with where you grew up and the score that you received. I would guess that someone who grows up in Europe or a smaller county surrounded by other smaller, lesser known countries would score higher than someone who has lived in a large country like Russia, the US or Canada. Growing up in the US, we are taught the locations and names of states that span the country, but growing up in Europe you are taught the locations and names of surrounding countries. While I agree that the economic and political influence of a country is what will make it more likely to be guessed early one, I also think that the size geographically may play a larger role, consider that most of Europe is the same size as Texas.
    - Kate Kaplan

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