Type the Countries: Asia Map Quiz

Asia by name

Asia is enormous, and the quiz can move from the Middle East to Central Asia or the Pacific coast in a few questions. Some regions have giant countries; others are packed tightly.

Kazakhstan, Thailand, the Philippines, and the smaller Central Asian countries test very different kinds of recall.

How the typing map quiz works

One country is highlighted. Type its name and move on to the next one. You get the location as a clue, but the name has to come from memory.

Typing is useful once the shapes feel familiar but some of the names still lag behind.

Tip: If you recognize the shape but the name is slow, say the name out loud or in your head before typing.

Central and western Asia slow things down

Central Asia and mainland Southeast Asia are common trouble spots. The shapes are less forgiving when several neighbors sit close together.