#1 by nominal GDP
United States
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Washington, D.C.
Population
about 341 million
Where It Is
North America
Language
English
Money
US dollar
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
The U.S. has famous places like the Grand Canyon, New York City, and Disney parks.
#2 by nominal GDP
China
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Beijing
Population
about 1.4 billion
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Money
Renminbi (yuan)
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
China is home to the Great Wall and giant pandas.
#3 by nominal GDP
Germany
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Berlin
Population
about 84 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
German
Money
Euro
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Germany is known for castles, forests, and yummy pretzels.
#4 by nominal GDP
Japan
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Tokyo
Population
about 124 million
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Japanese
Money
Yen
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Japan is famous for cherry blossoms, sushi, and fast trains.
#5 by nominal GDP
India
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
New Delhi
Population
about 1.43 billion
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Hindi and English are widely used
Money
Indian rupee
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
India has the Taj Mahal and colorful festivals like Holi.
#6 by nominal GDP
United Kingdom
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
London
Population
about 69 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
English
Money
Pound sterling
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
The U.K. has Big Ben, castles, and royal traditions.
#7 by nominal GDP
France
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Paris
Population
about 68 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
French
Money
Euro
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
France is famous for the Eiffel Tower, art, and fresh bread.
#8 by nominal GDP
Italy
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Rome
Population
about 59 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
Italian
Money
Euro
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Italy is known for pizza, pasta, and ancient Rome.
#9 by nominal GDP
Canada
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Ottawa
Population
about 41 million
Where It Is
North America
Language
English and French
Money
Canadian dollar
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Canada is famous for maple leaves, lakes, and hockey.
#10 by nominal GDP
Brazil
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Brasília
Population
about 203 million
Where It Is
South America
Language
Portuguese
Money
Brazilian real
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest and carnival parades.
#11 by nominal GDP
Russia
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Moscow
Population
about 144 million
Where It Is
Europe and Asia
Language
Russian
Money
Ruble
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Russia is the biggest country by land and has snowy winters.
#12 by nominal GDP
South Korea
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Seoul
Population
about 52 million
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Korean
Money
South Korean won
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
South Korea is known for K-pop, technology, and tasty food.
#13 by nominal GDP
Australia
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Canberra
Population
about 27 million
Where It Is
Oceania
Language
English
Money
Australian dollar
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Australia has kangaroos, koalas, and the Great Barrier Reef.
#14 by nominal GDP
Spain
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Madrid
Population
about 49 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
Spanish
Money
Euro
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Spain is known for flamenco dancing and sunny beaches.
#15 by nominal GDP
Mexico
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Mexico City
Population
about 129 million
Where It Is
North America
Language
Spanish
Money
Mexican peso
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Mexico is famous for tacos, pyramids, and colorful celebrations.
#16 by nominal GDP
Indonesia
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Jakarta
Population
about 281 million
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Indonesian
Money
Indonesian rupiah
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Indonesia has many islands and amazing volcanoes.
#17 by nominal GDP
Türkiye
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Ankara
Population
about 86 million
Where It Is
Europe and Asia
Language
Turkish
Money
Turkish lira
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Türkiye is known for hot-air balloons, bazaars, and tasty kebabs.
#18 by nominal GDP
Netherlands
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Amsterdam
Population
about 18 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
Dutch
Money
Euro
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
The Netherlands is famous for windmills, tulips, and bikes.
#19 by nominal GDP
Saudi Arabia
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Riyadh
Population
about 38 million
Where It Is
Asia
Language
Arabic
Money
Saudi riyal
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Saudi Arabia has deserts, camels, and important holy cities.
#20 by nominal GDP
Switzerland
A big country with a big economy
Capital City
Bern
Population
about 9 million
Where It Is
Europe
Language
German, French, Italian
Money
Swiss franc
What Kids Can Remember
Big places, big people, big ideas!
Fun fact for kids
Switzerland is known for snowy mountains, chocolate, and clocks.
