Stuck on MapDash #31? Below is a progressive hint ladder plus the full solution. Each clue is hidden until you click — try the first hint before peeking at the answer.
Hints for MapDash #31
Hint 1 — Category
It is in Oceania.
Hint 2 — Structure (click to reveal)
It is an island nation with no land borders.
Hint 3 — Starting clue (click to reveal)
Its capital is Wellington.
MapDash #31 answer
Reveal the MapDash answer for Monday, June 22, 2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand
All five clues point to New Zealand: it's in the region described, has the population range and border profile noted, and is famous for the cultural marker in the last clue.
Early-week MapDash puzzles use widely-recognized target countries. Puzzle #31 from Monday, June 22, 2026 reflects that calibration — the target is in the cohort of countries that name-recognition alone can identify within the guess budget for most players. Use early-week puzzles to acclimate to the distance-feedback mechanic before tackling harder weekend material.
Late-month MapDash puzzles close the calendar month. Puzzle #31 is part of the closing run; monthly-streak trackers invest extra attention in the last week of a month.