Did you know that Mexico’s capital is Mexico City and that Luxembourg’s capital shares the country’s name? Or that India is now the most populous country and Russia is the largest country in the world? Or that Pakistan ranks fifth in population and is not among the 10 largest countries?

If your answer is no, you need the book that should be in everyone’s collection: All Countries, Capitals and Flags of the World.

I agree, the book’s title sounds amateurish, but that’s only because the publishers’ creativity was reserved for what’s inside the book. Each country gets a mention in these pages, along with its statistics and flag. That’s unbelievable, if you ask me! The book is a treasure trove of information, whether you’re interested in geography or not. Its slim size makes it handy on trips, but it can also help you spend quality time with friends, whether or not they know the information in its pages.

The book is organised by continent, with seven chapters, one for each continent. Each chapter features the flags of every country on that continent, along with its countries’ capitals, areas and populations. It also includes a special section for American states and dependent territories around the world, which are sometimes as large as smaller nations.

Each continent is covered in bullet points, making the information easier to read, memorise and understand. It can range from the poorest country in the region to the rare animals found on the continent. That’s not all; details about the creation of the first-ever fire department, the world’s first national park and the first-ever postage stamp can also make your day if you read the pages carefully.

Interesting facts such as the continent’s highest and lowest points, longest river, biggest lake, largest desert and highest waterfall, along with full-page, colourful maps, make this book stand out. Few readers can skim through the book, as they wouldn’t be able to resist the information in some of the boxes, which might just blow your mind.

Not just your friends, but elders too will be impressed by the knowledge you gain from this amazing book.

Published in Dawn, Young World, September 12th, 2026