Browse by country
86 countries, each with its current leaders, famous people and the places pinned on the atlas. Heads of state and government are shown as of July 2026.
Every country page follows the same pattern, so you can compare places easily. At the top is a short summary and a button that opens the country on the map. Below it you will find the current head of state and head of government, a list of famous people with a one-line note on why each matters, and then every pin we have for that country, grouped by theme: people, history, architecture, language, culture, festivals, folklore and crafts.
The atlas is deliberately small and spread across many regions rather than deep in a few. Some countries have only one or two pins; others have a dozen. The count under each name tells you how much there is to explore. A country with few pins is not less interesting, it simply means we have not reached it yet. You can suggest a missing place on the suggestion page.
Looking for something specific? Use the search box on the map to find a country, a place, a festival or a person such as a president or a famous writer. Results appear as you type and selecting one centres the map on it.
- Afghanistan2 places
- Argentina5 places
- Armenia1 place
- Australia6 places
- Austria1 place
- Bahamas1 place
- Bangladesh4 places
- Belgium3 places
- Brazil9 places
- Cambodia1 place
- Canada10 places
- Chile2 places
- China24 places
- Colombia2 places
- Croatia1 place
- Denmark1 place
- Ecuador1 place
- Egypt6 places
- Ethiopia6 places
- Fiji1 place
- Finland2 places
- France12 places
- Georgia1 place
- Germany12 places
- Ghana3 places
- Greece10 places
- Guatemala2 places
- Haiti1 place
- Hungary1 place
- Iceland2 places
- India172 places
- Indonesia9 places
- Iran5 places
- Iraq3 places
- Ireland8 places
- Israel1 place
- Italy17 places
- Jamaica3 places
- Japan30 places
- Jordan2 places
- Kenya3 places
- Lesotho1 place
- Malaysia3 places
- Mali3 places
- Malta1 place
- Mexico15 places
- Mongolia3 places
- Morocco7 places
- Myanmar2 places
- Nepal3 places
- Netherlands4 places
- New Zealand6 places
- Niger1 place
- Nigeria7 places
- North Macedonia1 place
- Norway2 places
- Pakistan10 places
- Peru6 places
- Philippines3 places
- Poland3 places
- Portugal4 places
- Romania1 place
- Russia9 places
- Saudi Arabia1 place
- Senegal3 places
- Singapore1 place
- South Africa9 places
- South Korea11 places
- Spain14 places
- Sri Lanka3 places
- Sweden4 places
- Switzerland3 places
- Taiwan3 places
- Tanzania4 places
- Thailand6 places
- Tonga1 place
- Trinidad and Tobago1 place
- Tunisia3 places
- Turkey10 places
- United Arab Emirates2 places
- United Kingdom31 places
- United States57 places
- Uzbekistan4 places
- Venezuela1 place
- Vietnam2 places
- Zimbabwe1 place
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in the atlas?
The atlas currently covers 86 countries and territories across every inhabited continent, with 656 pins in total.
Who are the leaders shown on country pages?
Each page lists the head of state and the head of government where they differ, as of July 2026. Offices change after elections, so check an official government source before relying on a name.
Why does my country have only a few pins?
The collection is chosen to cover many regions evenly instead of listing everything. Missing places can be suggested and are reviewed by a person before they appear.
Can I browse by theme instead of by country?
Yes. The Themes page groups every pin by subject, such as festivals or architecture, and lists the countries each theme touches.
Are the famous people lists complete?
No. They are a short, varied selection of well-known figures from history, the arts, science, sport and public life, not a ranking.