The free flag quiz & world map game for kids

1 Pick a game

2 How tricky?

Learn the flags of the world by playing

Globe Trotters is a free geography game for kids. Every country on the colourful world map is a question waiting to be answered. Tap a country and see if you can name it, pick its flag or guess its capital city. Countries turn green when you get them right, so you can watch the whole world fill up as you learn.

There are 233 countries and territories to discover across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Progress is saved on your device, so you can come back and keep going any time.

Browse all 233 flags

How to play

  1. Pick a game. Name the Country, Flags of the World or Guess the Capital.
  2. Choose a level. Easy gives 3 choices and a hint. Medium gives 4 choices from the same continent. Hard asks you to type the answer, or pick from 6 look-alike flags.
  3. Tap any country on the map, or press Surprise me to jump somewhere new. Zoom in with your fingers or the + button to find tiny countries.
  4. Answer the question and collect a streak. Keep going until every country is green!

Tricky flags that look alike

Some flags are almost twins. Learning the differences is the fastest way to get better at the flag quiz.

  • Flag of ChadFlag of RomaniaChad and Romania use the same blue, yellow and red stripes. Chad's blue is a little darker.
  • Flag of IndonesiaFlag of MonacoIndonesia and Monaco are both red over white. Only the shape is different: Monaco's flag is squarer.
  • Flag of IrelandFlag of Côte d'IvoireIreland and Côte d'Ivoire are mirror images. Ireland starts with green next to the flagpole, Côte d'Ivoire starts with orange.
  • Flag of AustraliaFlag of New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand both show the Southern Cross. Australia's stars are white, New Zealand's are red.
  • Flag of the NetherlandsFlag of LuxembourgThe Netherlands and Luxembourg are red, white and blue. Luxembourg's blue is lighter.

Questions from parents and teachers

Is Globe Trotters free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no ads. It runs in any web browser.

What age is the flag quiz for?

Easy mode suits children from about age 6. Medium and hard modes are a real challenge for older kids, teens and adults.

How many flags and countries are included?

233 countries and territories, each with its flag, capital city and continent.

Does it save my child's progress?

Yes. Progress for each game and level is saved in the browser on your device. No account is needed and nothing is sent to a server.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. The map supports pinch to zoom and drag to move, and tiny countries have a dot so they are easy to tap.

Which languages can I play in?

English, Spanish, French, German and Serbian. Pick a language at the top of the page. Country and capital names change too.

Can it read aloud for kids who can't read yet?

Yes. Turn on Read aloud with the 🗣️ button, and the name of each country you tap is read out using your device's built-in voices.