Countries come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the largest sovereign countries by measure of surface area include Russia, Canada and the U.S., according to nationsonline.org. But what is the smallest ...

With the hundreds of countries spread around the globe, there's more than a few that are difficult to pinpoint. Here are several of the smallest countries that most people will struggle to find on a ...

Ever thought that the smallest countries on Earth might deliver the biggest thrills? These tiny nations pack more punch per square mile than their larger neighbors could ever dream of. From towering ...

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape ...

Not all great adventures come with sprawling landscapes and endless borders. Some of the most fascinating places on Earth fit neatly into the palm of a map but offer just as much history, culture, and ...

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Even though these nations may have the common trait of having names no more than four letters, there is hardly a single ...