PISA 2012 Problem Solving participants

Forty-four countries and economies participated in PISA 2012. OECD member countries are marked with an asterix (*).

Australia*	France*	Portugal*
Austria*	Germany*	Russian Federation
Belgium*	Hong Kong-China	Republic of Serbia
Brazil	Hungary*	Shanghai (China)
Bulgaria	Ireland*	Singapore
Canada*	Israel*	Slovak Republic*
Chile*	Italy*	Slovenia*
Colombia	Japan*	‌‌‌‌‌Spain*
Croatia	Korea*	Sweden*
Cyprus ^1.2.	Macao-China	Chinese Taipei
Czech Republic*	Malaysia	Turkey*
Denmark*	Republic of Montenegro	UAE
England*	Netherlands*	United States*
Estonia*	Norway*	Uruguay
Finland*	Poland*

1. Footnote by Turkey: The information in this document with reference to “Cyprus” relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Turkey recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of the United Nations, Turkey shall preserve its position concerning the “Cyprus issue
2. Footnote by all the European Union Member States of the OECD and the European Union: The Republic of Cyprus is recognised by all members of the United Nations with the exception of Turkey. The information in this document relates to the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.