GeoGuessr tips: how to tell where you are
The best GeoGuessr tips all come down to reading small clues fast: which side cars drive on, the colour of the road lines, the shape of bollards and number plates, the language on signs, and the plants and soil. Here are the clues that narrow down a country in seconds.
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1. Driving side
About a third of the world drives on the left: the UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand and most of southern and eastern Africa. Look at parked cars and which side of the road the camera car is on.
2. Road lines
- Yellow centre lines: the Americas (USA, Canada, Mexico, most of South America) and a few others.
- White centre with yellow edges: common in South Africa and parts of Asia.
- All white: most of Europe.
3. Number plates
Long white EU plates with a blue strip mean Europe. Yellow rear plates point to the UK or the Netherlands. Short, square plates suggest the Americas or Asia.
4. Language and alphabet
Cyrillic narrows it to Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia and a few others. Accents help too: ł for Poland, ő for Hungary, ø for Denmark and Norway, ñ for Spanish-speaking countries.
5. Bollards, poles and signs
Every country has its own roadside bollards, utility poles and sign styles. Learning a handful of the most common ones is the fastest way to improve.
6. Plants, soil and sun
Red soil hints at Brazil, Australia or parts of Africa. Palm trees and dry hills point to warmer latitudes. In the southern hemisphere the sun sits to the north.
Practise on your own photos
Upload a holiday photo or a travel TikTok to Where in the World? and the AI shows you which clues it used, like having a GeoGuessr pro explain every round.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to get better at GeoGuessr?
Learn the driving side, road line colours and number plates first. Those three alone rule out most of the world in seconds.
Which countries drive on the left?
The UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Kenya and several others.
Is there an AI that plays GeoGuessr?
AI can geolocate photos the same way. Where in the World? works on your own photos and explains each clue it finds.