How to use the destination explorer
Choose a country to see its listed capital, geographic region, World Bank income classification, and most recently reported population. Where coordinates are available, open the capital area in OpenStreetMap to continue exploring. The country list comes from the World Bank API and is refreshed when the page loads.
Understand what these facts can tell you
This snapshot is a starting point for destination research, not a recommendation or a measure of visitor costs, safety, infrastructure, or quality of life. The income group is the World Bank's classification for economies; it is not a travel budget estimate. Population is the latest reported annual estimate available from the World Bank and can lag the present day. Country and territory coverage follows the data provider.
Use current local sources before you travel
Confirm visa and entry requirements, health guidance, transport options, local opening hours, and safety information with the relevant official authorities and service providers. For holiday dates, use ourpublic holiday calendar. Organize the costs you find with thetrip expense planner.
Source: World Bank Indicators API. Data is provided for general information; check the linked source for definitions, coverage, and updates.