About the North America Map Quiz
The North America Map Quiz challenges you to locate all 23 sovereign countries on the continent. From the vast expanses of Canada and the United States to the narrow isthmus of Central America and the pristine islands of the Caribbean, you will test your knowledge of every country in North America.
Play in multiple modes including Click the Map, Name It (multiple choice), Speed Run, and the Daily Challenge.
North America-Specific Challenges
While Canada, the US, and Mexico are massive and easy to identify, the Caribbean presents a major challenge with 13 sovereign island nations. In Central America, countries like Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua are small and easily confused by beginners.
For focused practice on the United States specifically, you can try our US States Quiz.
Tips for Scoring 100% on the North America Map Quiz
- Start with the anchors: Canada (north), USA (center), Mexico (south). These are the easiest to lock down.
- Memorize Central America from north to south: Start at Mexico and work down to Colombia: Guatemala and Belize (side by side), Honduras and El Salvador (side by side), Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and finally Panama.
- Focus on the Caribbean: Learn the larger islands first: Cuba (largest, looks like a crocodile), Jamaica (south of Cuba), Hispaniola (divided into Haiti on the west and Dominican Republic on the east), and Bahamas (scattered islands north of Cuba).
Expand Your Geography Skills
Play World Guesser
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Country Shape Quiz
How well do you recognize outlines? Identify the country based purely on its silhouette.
Playing interactive games is proven to help memory retention. Combine map location skills with our flag quiz and study guides detailing all countries and capitals of the world to build a complete mental map. Read more on how geography games improve memory.