Two hundred answers about the world’s forty most-searched countries — capital, economy, people, military power and what each country sells to the world.
Figures are rounded approximations that move with revisions and exchange rates; each answer links to the country’s full Factbook profile for the complete, sourced picture. Updated 14 October 2026.
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. Full United States profile →
The United States has the world's largest economy, with a GDP of about $30 trillion. Full United States profile →
The United States has a population of about 340 million people. Full United States profile →
The United States fields the world's most powerful military, with the largest defence budget on earth. Full United States profile →
The United States mainly exports refined petroleum, aircraft, machinery and electronics. Full United States profile →
The capital of China is Beijing. Full China profile →
China has the world's second-largest economy, with a GDP of about $19 trillion. Full China profile →
China has a population of about 1.41 billion people, the second-largest in the world. Full China profile →
China has the world's largest standing armed forces and the second-largest defence budget. Full China profile →
China mainly exports electronics, machinery, electric vehicles and batteries. Full China profile →
The capital of Russia is Moscow. Full Russia profile →
Russia's GDP is about $2.1 trillion in nominal terms, far larger in purchasing-power terms. Full Russia profile →
Russia has a population of about 144 million people. Full Russia profile →
Russia is a top-three military power and holds the world's largest nuclear arsenal. Full Russia profile →
Russia mainly exports crude oil, natural gas, wheat and metals. Full Russia profile →
The capital of France is Paris. Full France profile →
France's GDP is about $3.1 trillion, one of the largest economies in Europe. Full France profile →
France has a population of about 68 million people. Full France profile →
France is Western Europe's most capable military power and a nuclear-armed state. Full France profile →
France mainly exports aircraft, pharmaceuticals, wine and luxury goods. Full France profile →
The capital of the United Kingdom is London. Full United Kingdom profile →
The United Kingdom's GDP is about $3.6 trillion, among the world's largest economies. Full United Kingdom profile →
The United Kingdom has a population of about 67 million people. Full United Kingdom profile →
The United Kingdom is a nuclear-armed power with a top-tier, blue-water navy and armed forces. Full United Kingdom profile →
The United Kingdom mainly exports machinery, cars and pharmaceuticals, while financial services dominate its service exports. Full United Kingdom profile →
The capital of Germany is Berlin. Full Germany profile →
Germany's GDP is about $4.6 trillion, the world's third-largest economy and the largest in Europe. Full Germany profile →
Germany has a population of about 84 million people, the largest in the European Union. Full Germany profile →
Germany's armed forces are being rebuilt and expanded, backed by Europe's largest economy. Full Germany profile →
Germany mainly exports cars, machinery and chemicals. Full Germany profile →
The capital of Japan is Tokyo. Full Japan profile →
Japan's GDP is about $4.0 trillion, among the world's largest economies. Full Japan profile →
Japan has a population of about 124 million people. Full Japan profile →
Japan's Self-Defense Forces are among Asia's most advanced, with a powerful navy and air force. Full Japan profile →
Japan mainly exports cars, semiconductors and machinery. Full Japan profile →
The capital of India is New Delhi. Full India profile →
India's GDP is about $4.0 trillion, among the world's five largest economies. Full India profile →
India has a population of about 1.45 billion people, the largest in the world. Full India profile →
India is a top-four military power and a nuclear-armed state. Full India profile →
India mainly exports refined petroleum, gems and jewellery, and pharmaceuticals, and is a major exporter of IT services. Full India profile →
The capital of Brazil is Brasília. Full Brazil profile →
Brazil's GDP is about $2.2 trillion, the largest economy in Latin America. Full Brazil profile →
Brazil has a population of about 212 million people. Full Brazil profile →
Brazil has the strongest military in Latin America. Full Brazil profile →
Brazil mainly exports soybeans, iron ore, crude oil and meat. Full Brazil profile →
The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Full Morocco profile →
Morocco's GDP is about $150 billion, one of North Africa's largest economies. Full Morocco profile →
Morocco has a population of about 38 million people. Full Morocco profile →
Morocco fields a leading North African military that is modernising rapidly. Full Morocco profile →
Morocco mainly exports cars, phosphates and fertilisers, and agricultural produce. Full Morocco profile →
The capital of Canada is Ottawa. Full Canada profile →
Canada's GDP is about $2.2 trillion, one of the world's largest economies. Full Canada profile →
Canada has a population of about 40 million people. Full Canada profile →
Canada maintains a mid-sized NATO military with strong Arctic and naval capabilities. Full Canada profile →
Canada mainly exports crude oil, cars, minerals and timber. Full Canada profile →
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Full Australia profile →
Australia's GDP is about $1.7 trillion, one of the largest economies in the Asia-Pacific. Full Australia profile →
Australia has a population of about 27 million people. Full Australia profile →
Australia is a regional military power and an AUKUS partner. Full Australia profile →
Australia mainly exports iron ore, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal. Full Australia profile →
The capital of Italy is Rome. Full Italy profile →
Italy's GDP is about $2.3 trillion, one of the largest economies in Europe. Full Italy profile →
Italy has a population of about 59 million people. Full Italy profile →
Italy is a NATO Mediterranean power with a capable navy and air force. Full Italy profile →
Italy mainly exports machinery, cars, pharmaceuticals and fashion goods. Full Italy profile →
The capital of Spain is Madrid. Full Spain profile →
Spain's GDP is about $1.7 trillion, one of the largest economies in Europe. Full Spain profile →
Spain has a population of about 49 million people. Full Spain profile →
Spain maintains a capable NATO military with a strong navy. Full Spain profile →
Spain mainly exports cars, refined petroleum, pharmaceuticals and food products. Full Spain profile →
The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam (the seat of government is The Hague). Full Netherlands profile →
The Netherlands' GDP is about $1.1 trillion, one of Europe's most open economies. Full Netherlands profile →
The Netherlands has a population of about 18 million people. Full Netherlands profile →
The Netherlands maintains a compact, high-tech NATO military. Full Netherlands profile →
The Netherlands mainly exports machinery, chemicals, flowers and agri-food products. Full Netherlands profile →
The capital of Switzerland is Bern (de facto capital). Full Switzerland profile →
Switzerland's GDP is about $950 billion, one of the richest economies per capita in the world. Full Switzerland profile →
Switzerland has a population of about 9 million people. Full Switzerland profile →
Switzerland practises armed neutrality, with a militia-based army and strong air defences. Full Switzerland profile →
Switzerland mainly exports pharmaceuticals, gold, watches and machinery. Full Switzerland profile →
The capital of South Korea is Seoul. Full South Korea profile →
South Korea's GDP is about $1.9 trillion, one of Asia's largest economies. Full South Korea profile →
South Korea has a population of about 52 million people. Full South Korea profile →
South Korea fields a top-tier military with a large standing army and advanced weaponry. Full South Korea profile →
South Korea mainly exports semiconductors, cars and ships. Full South Korea profile →
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. Full Mexico profile →
Mexico's GDP is about $1.8 trillion, the second-largest economy in Latin America. Full Mexico profile →
Mexico has a population of about 130 million people. Full Mexico profile →
Mexico has a large army focused mainly on internal security and border missions. Full Mexico profile →
Mexico mainly exports cars, electronics and oil. Full Mexico profile →
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Full Saudi Arabia profile →
Saudi Arabia's GDP is about $1.1 trillion, the largest economy in the Arab world. Full Saudi Arabia profile →
Saudi Arabia has a population of about 36 million people. Full Saudi Arabia profile →
Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's biggest military spender, with a well-equipped air force. Full Saudi Arabia profile →
Saudi Arabia mainly exports crude oil and petroleum products. Full Saudi Arabia profile →
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. Full United Arab Emirates profile →
The United Arab Emirates' GDP is about $550 billion, one of the Gulf's largest economies. Full United Arab Emirates profile →
The United Arab Emirates has a population of about 10 million people. Full United Arab Emirates profile →
The United Arab Emirates maintains a capable, well-equipped Gulf military force. Full United Arab Emirates profile →
The United Arab Emirates mainly exports oil, gold and re-exported goods. Full United Arab Emirates profile →
The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Full Turkey profile →
Turkey's GDP is about $1.3 trillion, one of the largest economies in the Middle East and Europe's neighbourhood. Full Turkey profile →
Turkey has a population of about 85 million people. Full Turkey profile →
Turkey has NATO's second-largest army and a growing domestic defence industry. Full Turkey profile →
Turkey mainly exports cars, textiles and machinery. Full Turkey profile →
The capital of Egypt is Cairo. Full Egypt profile →
Egypt's GDP is about $350 billion, one of the largest economies in the Arab world. Full Egypt profile →
Egypt has a population of about 112 million people, the largest in the Arab world. Full Egypt profile →
Egypt has the largest military in the Arab world, with a strong army, navy and air force. Full Egypt profile →
Egypt mainly exports petroleum, fertilisers, textiles and cotton. Full Egypt profile →
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Full Nigeria profile →
Nigeria's GDP is roughly $250 billion, among the largest economies in Africa. Full Nigeria profile →
Nigeria has a population of about 230 million people, the largest in Africa. Full Nigeria profile →
Nigeria has West Africa's largest military and leads regional security operations. Full Nigeria profile →
Nigeria mainly exports crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Full Nigeria profile →
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria (administrative; Cape Town is legislative, Bloemfontein judicial). Full South Africa profile →
South Africa's GDP is about $380 billion, one of Africa's largest economies. Full South Africa profile →
South Africa has a population of about 63 million people. Full South Africa profile →
South Africa has the strongest military in sub-Saharan Africa. Full South Africa profile →
South Africa mainly exports platinum, gold, iron ore and cars. Full South Africa profile →
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. Full Argentina profile →
Argentina's GDP is about $650 billion, one of Latin America's largest economies. Full Argentina profile →
Argentina has a population of about 46 million people. Full Argentina profile →
Argentina maintains a mid-sized military focused on territorial defence and peacekeeping. Full Argentina profile →
Argentina mainly exports soybeans, corn, beef and lithium. Full Argentina profile →
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta (the capital is transitioning to Nusantara). Full Indonesia profile →
Indonesia's GDP is about $1.4 trillion, the largest economy in Southeast Asia. Full Indonesia profile →
Indonesia has a population of about 285 million people, the fourth-largest in the world. Full Indonesia profile →
Indonesia has Southeast Asia's largest military, with a strong navy across its archipelago. Full Indonesia profile →
Indonesia mainly exports palm oil, coal, nickel and electronics. Full Indonesia profile →
The capital of Poland is Warsaw. Full Poland profile →
Poland's GDP is about $900 billion, the largest economy in Central Europe. Full Poland profile →
Poland has a population of about 37 million people. Full Poland profile →
Poland is rapidly expanding its military and anchors NATO's eastern flank. Full Poland profile →
Poland mainly exports cars, machinery and furniture. Full Poland profile →
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. Full Ukraine profile →
Ukraine's wartime GDP is about $190 billion, with the economy reshaped by the ongoing war. Full Ukraine profile →
Ukraine has a wartime population of roughly 38 million people under government control, with millions displaced abroad. Full Ukraine profile →
Ukraine fields a large, battle-hardened military, one of Europe's biggest land armies. Full Ukraine profile →
Ukraine mainly exports grain, sunflower oil and iron ore. Full Ukraine profile →
The capital of Iran is Tehran. Full Iran profile →
Iran's GDP is about $400 billion, one of the Middle East's largest economies. Full Iran profile →
Iran has a population of about 90 million people. Full Iran profile →
Iran has a large military focused on missiles, drones and asymmetric warfare. Full Iran profile →
Iran mainly exports oil and petrochemicals. Full Iran profile →
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem (seat of government; most embassies are in Tel Aviv). Full Israel profile →
Israel's GDP is about $540 billion, one of the highest per capita in the Middle East. Full Israel profile →
Israel has a population of about 10 million people. Full Israel profile →
Israel has the Middle East's most technologically advanced military, with strong air and intelligence capabilities. Full Israel profile →
Israel mainly exports technology, diamonds and pharmaceuticals. Full Israel profile →
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Full Sweden profile →
Sweden's GDP is about $550 billion, one of Northern Europe's largest economies. Full Sweden profile →
Sweden has a population of about 10.6 million people. Full Sweden profile →
Sweden joined NATO in 2024 and fields a strong air force and navy. Full Sweden profile →
Sweden mainly exports cars, machinery, pharmaceuticals and iron ore. Full Sweden profile →
The capital of Norway is Oslo. Full Norway profile →
Norway's GDP is about $490 billion, one of the world's richest per capita thanks to energy and its sovereign wealth fund. Full Norway profile →
Norway has a population of about 5.5 million people. Full Norway profile →
Norway maintains a small, high-tech NATO military focused on the High North. Full Norway profile →
Norway mainly exports oil and gas, fish and metals. Full Norway profile →
The capital of Belgium is Brussels. Full Belgium profile →
Belgium's GDP is about $630 billion, one of Europe's most open economies. Full Belgium profile →
Belgium has a population of about 11.8 million people. Full Belgium profile →
Belgium maintains a compact NATO military and hosts NATO and EU headquarters. Full Belgium profile →
Belgium mainly exports chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diamonds and cars. Full Belgium profile →
The capital of Austria is Vienna. Full Austria profile →
Austria's GDP is about $510 billion, one of Europe's richest per capita. Full Austria profile →
Austria has a population of about 9.2 million people. Full Austria profile →
Austria is a neutral country with a small military focused on territorial defence and peacekeeping. Full Austria profile →
Austria mainly exports machinery, cars and pharmaceuticals. Full Austria profile →
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. Full Portugal profile →
Portugal's GDP is about $290 billion, a mid-sized Western European economy. Full Portugal profile →
Portugal has a population of about 10.5 million people. Full Portugal profile →
Portugal maintains a small NATO military with a capable navy. Full Portugal profile →
Portugal mainly exports cars, textiles, wine and cork. Full Portugal profile →
The capital of Greece is Athens. Full Greece profile →
Greece's GDP is about $240 billion, a mid-sized Southern European economy. Full Greece profile →
Greece has a population of about 10.4 million people. Full Greece profile →
Greece maintains a strong military for its size, focused on the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Full Greece profile →
Greece mainly exports refined petroleum and olive oil, and is a world leader in shipping services. Full Greece profile →
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. Full Thailand profile →
Thailand's GDP is about $550 billion, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia. Full Thailand profile →
Thailand has a population of about 72 million people. Full Thailand profile →
Thailand is a Southeast Asian mid-power with a large army and a growing navy. Full Thailand profile →
Thailand mainly exports cars, electronics, rice and rubber. Full Thailand profile →
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi. Full Vietnam profile →
Vietnam's GDP is about $480 billion, one of Asia's fastest-growing economies. Full Vietnam profile →
Vietnam has a population of about 101 million people. Full Vietnam profile →
Vietnam maintains a large standing army with a strong focus on territorial defence. Full Vietnam profile →
Vietnam mainly exports electronics, phones, textiles and footwear. Full Vietnam profile →
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. Full Pakistan profile →
Pakistan's GDP is about $370 billion, one of South Asia's largest economies. Full Pakistan profile →
Pakistan has a population of about 240 million people, the fifth-largest in the world. Full Pakistan profile →
Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with one of the world's largest armies. Full Pakistan profile →
Pakistan mainly exports textiles, rice and leather goods. Full Pakistan profile →
The capital of Algeria is Algiers. Full Algeria profile →
Algeria's GDP is about $260 billion, one of Africa's largest economies. Full Algeria profile →
Algeria has a population of about 46 million people. Full Algeria profile →
Algeria has North Africa's strongest military, with one of the region's largest defence budgets. Full Algeria profile →
Algeria mainly exports oil and gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). Full Algeria profile →
