| If you are using the names 'as they appear on Sporcle' this is the list you use [http://www.sporcle.com/games/world.php]. And technically, with the exception of abbreviations like 'UAE' and 'Rep.' you would only use the ones that appear in the answer key as 3+ word names. Not included in this list are China, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia nor USA (listed as 'United States').
Alternatively, you can cite the CIA World Factbook. Listed under each country profile's 'Government' section is the 'conventional short form country name' section. |
3 Letter Europe 
Unique Last Letters 
Country by Single Letter
