How does Sporcle define countries in quizzes?

Sporcle follows a standardized approach to defining countries in our quizzes to ensure consistency and fairness. Our comprehensive country definition policy is detailed in our blog post "What is a Country?"

This policy addresses:

• Which territories qualify as sovereign nations
• How we handle disputed territories
• Treatment of dependencies and autonomous regions
• Special cases and exceptions
• Historical country changes

Read our full "What is a Country?" article for detailed information. Quiz creators should follow these standards when making geography quizzes.