Visited Countries Map: Color Every Country You’ve Been To
Tap the countries you’ve visited to color your own travel map, then switch to “Want to go” to mark your bucket list. You’ll see how many countries you’ve been to and what share of the world that is. Download your map as an image or share it with a link. No sign-up needed.
Tap a country to mark it. Small islands show as dots (zoom in for tiny ones like Monaco). Drag to move, use +/− to zoom.
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Your map saves in this browser automatically. The share link holds your whole map, so anyone who opens it sees exactly what you marked. Nothing is sent to a server.
How Do I Make My Own Visited Countries Map?
- Mark where you’ve been. With “Been there” selected, tap each country on the map. Use the search box for small ones like Malta or Singapore.
- Add your bucket list. Switch to “Want to go” and tap the countries you dream about.
- Download the image. “Download my map” saves a PNG with your country count, ready for Instagram stories or a travel journal.
- Share the link. Send it to friends to compare maps, or keep it to update after every trip.
How Many Countries Are There in the World?
There are 195 widely recognized countries: the 193 United Nations members plus two observer states, the Vatican and Palestine. This map lists 197, because it also includes Kosovo and Taiwan, which many travelers count. Your “% of the world” is calculated out of 195, so marking all 197 shows a little over 100%.
What Counts as Visiting a Country?
There is no official rule, but most travelers agree on a simple test: you passed through immigration and spent some time there. An airport layover where you never leave the transit zone usually doesn’t count. A fun rule some travelers use: it only counts if you ate a local meal outside the airport. Pick your rule and stick to it, so your number means something to you.
How Do I Plan My Next Country?
Start with your wishlist. Check if your passport needs a visa with my free visa checker, set a budget with my monthly travel cost guide, and work out how much mobile data you need with the eSIM data calculator. For ideas, browse my destination guides.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a map of countries I've visited?
Tap each country you've been to on the map above, or type its name in the search box. The map colors them in and counts them for you. You can download it as an image or share it with a link.
Is the visited countries map free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and works on phones and computers. Your map is saved in your browser and inside your share link.
How many countries are there in the world?
There are 195 widely recognized countries: 193 UN members plus the Vatican and Palestine. This map also lists Kosovo and Taiwan, for 197 in total.
Does a layover count as visiting a country?
Most travelers say no if you stayed in the airport transit area. If you passed through immigration and spent time in the country, it usually counts.
Can I mark countries I want to visit?
Yes. Switch to Want to go and tap countries to build your bucket list. They show in coral, and the first one appears as your next stop with a visa check and eSIM link.
Why can't I see small countries like Malta or Singapore?
Small countries and island nations are shown as dots so you can still tap them. You can also add any country by typing its name in the search box.
Will my map be saved?
Yes, in the browser you use. To keep it safe or open it on another device, copy your share link and save it somewhere.
Map data: Natural Earth via world-atlas. Flag images: Twemoji, CC-BY 4.0.