The 2014 Winter Olympics kick off on Thursday morning, with a handful of events as we prepare for the Opening Ceremony on Friday. With the games set to begin in Sochi, it is the perfect time to look around and see what countries will be participating over the next few weeks.

What nations will be represented in Sochi and attempt to top the medial count?

Here is a full list of the countries who will be participating in the Sochi Olympics and the order that they will be introduced during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony: