How many countries are there in the world?
Counting countries sounds easy, but it is a real puzzle. Find out why most lists say about 195, and which countries are the biggest and the tiniest.
Ranki explainsAges 8+5 min
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Around the World
Our world is big and full of different people, languages and places. How many countries are there? Why is it night in Japan when it is morning in London? Let’s go around the world.
Why do people speak different languages?
There are more than 7,000 languages on Earth. Find out how they grew apart, which ones are cousins, and how to say hello around the world.
Tanki explainsAges 6+4 min
Why is it day here and night somewhere else?
Right now, some children are eating breakfast while others are fast asleep. Discover how a spinning Earth gives us day, night and time zones.
Ranki explainsAges 8+4 min
What is school like around the world?
Uniforms or your own clothes, starting at 4 or at 7, lessons in a classroom or over the radio. Take a trip to schools around the world.
Tanki explainsAges 6+4 min
What are the seven continents?
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. Meet the seven giant pieces of land on our planet, and the oceans in between.
Ranki explainsAges 6+4 min
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