World Countries Word Searches

Put your global geography knowledge to the test with this word search puzzle about countries around the world. Look for nation names from all continents - from Canada's vast wilderness to Australia's unique landscapes. You'll find a mix of well-known and lesser-known countries hidden within the letters.

Can you find countries from every continent? This word search is a fun way to practice your world geography and perhaps discover some new country names as you search. Enjoy exploring the world through words!

The World Countries Word Searches are available for free download in ready-to-print PDF format in four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert.

Levels


Easy Level

15 Most Populous Countries in the World

In this easy-level puzzle, you'll find 15 Countries scattered across a 15 x 15 grid. Words are hidden in right, down, and down-right (diagonal) directions.

Words Included (15): India, China, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Japan, Philippines, Egypt, DR Congo.


Medium Level

25 Most Populous Countries in the World

The medium level of this puzzle contains 25 Countries within a 20 x 20 grid. Words are hidden in right, down, up-right (diagonal), and down-right (diagonal) directions. Keep an eye out for words that overlap.

Words Included (25): India, China, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Japan, Philippines, Egypt, DR Congo, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey, Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom, Tanzania, France, South Africa, Italy.


Hard Level

40 Most Populous Countries in the World

The hard level of this puzzle contains 40 Countries within a 25 x 25 grid. Words are hidden in every direction: left, right, up, down, and all 4 diagonals. Some words might overlap with others.

Words Included (40): India, China, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Japan, Philippines, Egypt, DR Congo, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey, Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom, Tanzania, France, South Africa, Italy, Kenya, Myanmar, Colombia, South Korea, Sudan, Uganda, Spain, Algeria, Argentina, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Canada, Poland, Ukraine.


Expert Level

50 Most Populous Countries in the World

In this expert-level puzzle, there are 50 Countries hidden inside a 30 x 30 grid. Words can be found in all 8 directions: left, right, up, down, and all 4 diagonals. Words may overlap.

Words Included (50): India, China, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Japan, Philippines, Egypt, DR Congo, Vietnam, Iran, Turkey, Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom, Tanzania, France, South Africa, Italy, Kenya, Myanmar, Colombia, South Korea, Sudan, Uganda, Spain, Algeria, Argentina, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Canada, Poland, Ukraine, Morocco, Angola, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Peru, Ghana, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Madagascar, Ivory Coast.