Countries, Capitals, and Airports

Key Definitions

• Country: Independent political unit with its government.
• Capital: Center of government or important business activity.
• Flag: Symbol representing a country; elements denote specific features.
• Currency: Money system used for exchanging goods/services.
• Airport Codes: Three-letter codes assigned by IATA for identifying airports.

North America

• 23 countries (e.g., Canada, USA)
• Major Cities: New York City, Mexico City.
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

South America

• 12 countries (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Brazil)
• Known for music, dance, and cuisine.
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

Europe

• 44 countries, major cities: Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Moscow.
• Destination Countries: Russia, Greece, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

Asia

• Largest continent by land area and population; 48 countries.
• Destination Countries: China, Thailand, Japan, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Pakistan.
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

Africa

• Second largest continent with 54 countries.
• Known for wildlife, jungles and deserts.
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

Australia

• Continent consists of Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
• Table of countries, capitals, currencies, and major airports with IATA codes.

Antarctica

• No countries; only continent without permanent human habitation.