1. Mount Mitchell 2. Mount Craig 3. Clingman’s Dome 4. Mount Guyot 5. Mount LeConte 6. Old Black Mountain 7. Mount Washington 8. Mount Kephart 8. Mount Collins 9. Grandfather Mountain 10. Mount Adams 11. Mount Rogers 12. Mount Pisgah 13. The Devil’s Courthouse 14. Mount Jefferson 15. Silers Bald 16. Snake Mountain 17. Elk Knob 18. Mount Clay 19. Thunderhead Mountain 20. Whitetop Mountain 21. Beech Mountain 22. Boott Spur 23. Mount Monroe 24. Mount Madison 25. Rich Mountain Bald
Mount Mitchell
Mount Mitchell.
Elevation: 6,684 Ft. Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 1st tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 2,037 Location: Yancey County, North Carolina
Mount Craig
Mount Craig seen from Mount Mitchell.
Elevation: 6,647 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 2nd tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 2,026 Location: Yancey County, North Carolina
Clingman’s Dome
Clingman’s Dome observation tower.
Elevation: 6,643 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 1st tallest in Tennessee, 3rd in North Carolina Meters Tall: 2,025 Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, Swain County, North Carolina
Mount Guyot
Mount Guyot.
Elevation: 6,621 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 4th tallest in North Carolina, 2nd in Tennessee Meters Tall: 2,018 Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, Sevier County, Tennessee
Mount LeConte
Mount LeConte.
Elevation: 6,593 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 3rd tallest in Tennessee Meters Tall: 2,010 Location: Sevier County, Tennessee
Old Black Mountain
Old Black Mountain seen from the town of Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Elevation: 6,370 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 5th tallest in North Carolina, 4th in Tennessee Meters Tall: 1,940 Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, Cocke County and Sevier County, Tennessee
Mount Washington
Mount Washington seen from North Conway, New Hampshire.
Elevation: 6,288 Range: White Mountains Rank: 1st tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,916 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Mount Kephart
View from the top of Mount Kephart.
Elevation: 6,217 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 5th tallest in Tennessee, 6th in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,895 Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, Swain County, North Carolina
Mount Collins
Mount Collins.
Elevation: 6,188 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 7th tallest in North Carolina, 6th in Tennessee Meters Tall: 1,886 Location: Swain County, North Carolina, Sevier County Tennessee
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain’s “Mile High Bridge.”
Elevation: 5,946 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 8th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,812 Location: Avery County, Caldwell County, and Watauga County, North Carolina
Mount Adams
Mount Adams (Center) and Mount Washington (Left) seen from Mount Jefferson.
Elevation: 5,793 Range: White Mountains Rank: 2nd tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,766 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Mount Rogers
Mount Rogers.
Elevation: 5,730 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 1st tallest in Virginia Meters Tall: 1,750 Location: Grayson County and Smyth County, Virginia
Mount Pisgah
Mount Pisgah seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Elevation: 5,721 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 9th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,744 Location: Buncombe County, and Haywood County, North Carolina
The Devil’s Courthouse
View of the Devil’s Courthouse.
Elevation: 5,720 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 10th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,743 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina
Mount Jefferson
Mount Jefferson.
Elevation: 5,712 Range: White Mountains Rank: 3rd tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,741 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Silers Bald
Silers Bald.
Elevation: 5,607 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 11th tallest in North Carolina, 7th in Tennessee Meters Tall: 1,709 Location: Swain County, North Carolina, and Sevier County, Tennessee
Snake Mountain
Snake Mountain.
Elevation: 5,564 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 12th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,696 Location: Watauga County, North Carolina
Elk Knob
View from the summit of Elk Knob.
Elevation: 5,538 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 13th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,688 Location: Watauga County, North Carolina
Mount Clay
Sunrise seen from Mount Clay.
Elevation: 5,533 Range: White Mountains Rank: 4th tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,686 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Thunderhead Mountain
Thunderhead Mountain.
Elevation: 5,527 Range: Great Smoky Mountains Rank: 8th tallest in Tennessee, 14th in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,685 Location: Blount County, Tennessee, and Swain County, North Carolina
Whitetop Mountain
Whitetop Mountain.
Elevation: 5,525 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 2nd tallest in Virginia Meters Tall: 1,684 Location: Grayson County, Smyth County, and Washington County, Virginia
Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain.
Elevation: 5,506 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 15th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,678 Location: Avery County, North Carolina
Boott Spur
Boott Spur.
Elevation: 5,492 Range: White Mountains Rank: 5th tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,674 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Mount Monroe
Mount Monroe.
Elevation: 5,372 Range: White Mountains Rank: 6th tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,637 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Mount Madison
Mount Madison.
Elevation: 5,367 Range: White Mountains Rank: 7th tallest in New Hampshire Meters Tall: 1,636 Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Rich Mountain Bald
Rich Mountain Bald.
Elevation: 5,361 Range: Blue Ridge Mountains Rank: 16th tallest in North Carolina Meters Tall: 1,634 Location: Watauga County, North Carolina
Main languages: Spanish, Catalan, Valencian, Galician, and Basque.
About: In 1492, multiple kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula united to form the Country of Spain.
Sagrat Cor Basilica in Barcelona, Spain.
Sri Lanka (Asia)
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Capital: Colombo
Population: 21.9 Million
Size: 25,300 sq. miles
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
Tallest point: Pidurutalagala 8,281 feet tall
Main religion: Buddhism 70.2%
Main languages: Sinhala and Tamil
About: Sri Lanka was made a dominion by Great Britain on February 4, 1948. It gained full independence from British rule on May 22, 1972.
Sigiriya rock in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Sudan (Africa)
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Capital: Khartoum
Population: 44.9 Million
Size: 728,215 sq. miles
Currency: Sudanese pound
Tallest point: Mount Kinyeti 10,456 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 97%
Main languages: Arabic and English
About: On January 1, 1956, Sudan became independent from British rule. It was formerly part of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
Nubian pyramids called Jebel Barkal, in Karima, Northern State of Sudan.
Suriname (South America)
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Capital: Paramaribo
Population: 575,990
Size: 63,252 sq. miles
Currency: Surinamese dollar
Tallest point: Julianatop 4,199 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 52.3%
Main languages: Dutch, Akurio, Caribbean Hindustani, Ndyuka, and Arawak
About: On November 25, 1975, Suriname became independent from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Arya Dewaker Hindu temple in Paramaribo, Suriname. Suriname has a large population of Hindus, with 18.8% of the country being Hindu.
Sweden (Europe)
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Capital: Stockholm
Population: 10.4 Million
Size: 173,860 sq. miles
Currency: Swedish krona
Tallest point: Kebnekaise 6,879 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 66.8%
Main languages: Swedish, Finnish, Sami, Meankieli, and Romani
About: In the 12th Century, Sweden was unified by different kingdoms.
Stockholm city hall in Stockholm, Sweden.
Switzerland (Europe)
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Capital: Bern
Population: 8.5 Million
Size: 15,940 sq. miles
Currency: Swiss franc
Tallest point: Monte Rosa 15,203 feet tall
Main religion: Chritain 66.5%
Main languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh
About: Switzerland was founded circa 1300, but it became a federal state September 12, 1848.
Skyline of Lucerne, Switzerland.
Syria (Asia)
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Capital: Damascus
Population: 17.5 Million
Size: 71,500 sq. miles
Currency: Syrian pound
Tallest point: Mount Hermon 9,323 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 87%
Main languages: Arabic 90-100%
About: On May 14, 1930, Syria was granted its own state by France, but on April 17, 1946 it gained full independence from France.
The ancient city of Palmyra, in Tadmur, Syria.
Tajikistan (Asia)
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Capital: Dushbane
Population: 9.5 Million
Size: 55,300 sq. miles
Currency: Somoni
Tallest point: Mount Garmo 21,637 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 98%
Main languages: Tajik, Russian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and Shughni
About: On September 9, 1991, when the Soviet Union dissolved, Tajikistan became independent from the USSR.
Rudaki Park, Dushbane, Tajikistan.
Tanzania (Africa)
Flag of Tanzania
Capital: Dodoma (Or Dodoma City)
Population: 61.1 Million
Size: 365,756 sq. miles
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Tallest point: Mount Kilimanjaro 19,341 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 63.1%
Main languages: Swahili, English, and Arabic
About: On December 9, 1961, Tanzania became independent from Great Britain, but it was then called Tanganyika. On April 25, 1977, it adopted its current constitution and became known as Tanzania.
Mount Kilimajaro, in Northeast Tanzania. It is the largest mountain in Tanzania and in the continent of Africa, standing at 19,341 feet tall.
Thailand (Asia)
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Capital: Bangkok
Population: 69.9 Million
Size: 198,120 sq. miles
Currency: Baht
Tallest point: Doi Inthanon 8,415 feet tall
Main religion: Buddhism 93.5%
Main languages: Thai, Isan, Kam Mueang, Pak Tai, and Malay
About: On June 14, 1932, there was a coup d’etat in Thailand, forcing a constitutional monarchy on the old monarch. And in April 2017, their current constitution was established.
Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand.
Togo (Africa)
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Capital: Lome
Population: 8.6 Million
Size: 21,925 sq. miles
Currency: West African Franc (CFA Franc)
Tallest point: Mount Agou 3,235 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 43.7%
Main languages: French, Ewe, and Kabiye
About: On April 27, 1960, Togo became independent from France. It was formerly part of French Togoland.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, in Lome, Togo.
Tonga (Australia and the Pacific)
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Capital: Nuku’alofa
Population: 100,651
Size: 289 sq. miles
Currency: Pa’anga
Tallest point: Unnamed Location on Kao Island 3,389 feet tall
Main religion: Chritstain 98%
Main languages: English and Tongan
About: On June 4, 1970, Tonga became independent from Great Britain.
‘Eau Island, Tonga.
Trinidad and Tobago (North America)
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
Capital: Port of Spain
Population: 1.3 Million
Size: 1,981 sq. miles
Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar
Tallest point: El Cerro del Aripo 3,080 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 63.2%
Main languages: English
About: On August 31, 1962, Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom.
Fort King George, in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago.
Tunisia (Africa)
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Capital: Tunis
Population: 11.7 Million
Size: 64,170 sq. miles
Currency: Tunisian dinar
Tallest point: Jebel ech Chambi 5,066 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 98% (Mandated)
Main languages: Arabic, Berber, and French
About: Tunisia gained independence from France on March 20, 1956, and it became a Republic on July 25, 1957. It was formerly part of French West Africa.
Ancient Roman Coliseum in the old city of El Djem, Tunisia.
Turkey (Asia)
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Capital: Ankara
Population: 83.6 Million
Size: 302,455 sq. miles
Currency: Turkish lira
Tallest point: Mount Ararat 16,584 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 82%
Main languages: Turkish and Kurdish
About: On May 19, 1919, Turkey waged the war of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. On October 29, 1923, the war was over, and Turkey declared that they were a free republic.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkmenistan (Asia)
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Capital: Ashgabat
Population: 6 Million
Size: 189,660 sq. miles
Currency: Turkmenistan manat
Tallest point: Mount Ayrybaba 10,295 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 93.7%
Main languages: Turkmen and Russian
About: On October 27, 1991, Turkmenistan became independent from the USSR. On December 26, 1991, it was recognized as a sovereign state.
Ruhyyet Palace, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Tuvalu (Australia and the Pacific)
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Capital: Funafuti
Population: 11,646
Size: 10 sq. miles
Currency: Tuvaluan dollar
Tallest point: Unnamed Location on Niulakita Island 15 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 96-100%
Main languages: Tuvuluan and English
About: On October 1, 1978, Tuvalu became independent from the United Kingdom.
View of Funafuti, Tuvalu.
Uganda (Africa)
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Capital: Kampala
Population: 42.7 Million
Size: 93,065 sq. miles
Currency: Ugandan shilling
Tallest point: Mount Stanley 16,762 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 84.4%
Main languages: English and Swahili
About: On October 9, 1962, Uganda became independent from the United Kingdom.
Gaddafi Mosque, in Kampala, Uganda.
Ukraine (Europe)
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Capital: Kyiv (Or Kiev)
Population: 41.3 Million
Size: 233,062 sq. miles
Currency: Hryvnia
Tallest point: Hoverla 6,762 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 87.3%
Main languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Belarussian, Bulgarian, and Crimean Tatar
About: On August 24, 1991, Ukraine became independent from the USSR.
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine.
United Arab Emirates (Or UAE) (Asia)
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Capital: Abu Dhabi
Population: 9.8 Million
Size: 32,300 sq. miles
Currency: UAE dirham
Tallest point: Jebel Al-Mebrah 5,666 feet tall
Main religion: Islam 76% (Endorsed by State, but not mandated)
Main languages: Arabic
About: On December 2, 1971, became independent from the United Kingdom. It was formerly part of the Trucial States, joined with Oman.
Skyline of Dubai, the largest city in the UAE. Dubai has the tallest building in the world called the Burj Khalifa standing at 2,717 feet tall. They also built a huge artificial palm leaf (it’s upside down in this picture) to put more building and houses on.
United Kingdom (Or Great Britain) (Europe)
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Capital: London
Population: 67.8 Million
Size: 93,628 sq. miles
Currency: Pound Sterling
Tallest point: Ben Nevis 4,413 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 59.5%
Main languages: English, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish
About: On January 1, 1801, England, Ireland, and Scotland unified to become the United Kingdom. On December 5, 1922, Ireland split away from the United Kingdom.
View of London with Westminster Palace and Big Ben.
United States of America (North America)
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Capital: Washington D.C.
Population: 331.4 Million
Size: 9,833,520 sq. miles
Currency: United States dollar
Tallest point: Denali (Formerly known as Mount McKinley) 20,194 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 65%
Main languages: English and Spanish
About: On July 4, 1776, the United States of America declared independence from the United Kingdom.
St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America.
Uruguay (South America)
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Capital: Montevideo
Population: 3.5 Million
Size: 68,037 sq. miles
Currency: Uruguayan peso
Tallest point: Cerro Catedral 1,685 feet tall
Main religion: Christain 57%
Main languages: Spanish and Portuguese
About: On August 27, 1828, Uruguay became independent from the Empire of Brazil.
