Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
BurundiCountries That Start With B at a Glance
There are 17 countries that start with the letter B: Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso and Burundi.
- Countries starting with B
- 17
- Largest by area
- Brazil
- Most people
- Brazil
- Capitals starting with B
- 25
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With B
By continent: 4 in Africa, 4 in Asia, 4 in Europe, 3 in North America and 2 in South America. The largest by area is Brazil at 8,515,767 km², and the smallest is Barbados at 430 km². Brazil has the most people, about 212.8 million; Barbados has the fewest, about 282,623. The longest name is Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Other Names That Start With B
Burma is the older name of Myanmar, still used by some governments. It is listed under M as Myanmar.
Places Starting With B That Are Not Countries
Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory and British Virgin Islands start with B but are territories or partly recognised states, not one of the 195 countries, so they are not in the list above.
Capital Cities That Start With B
25 capitals start with B: Baghdad (Iraq), Baku (Azerbaijan), Bamako (Mali), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Bangkok (Thailand), Bangui (Central African Republic), Banjul (Gambia), Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Beijing (China), Beirut (Lebanon), Belgrade (Serbia), Belmopan (Belize), Berlin (Germany), Bern (Switzerland), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Bogotá (Colombia), Brasília (Brazil), Bratislava (Slovakia), Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Brussels (Belgium), Bucharest (Romania), Budapest (Hungary) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with B?
17: Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso and Burundi.
What is the biggest country that starts with B?
Brazil, at 8,515,767 km².
Which country starting with B has the most people?
Brazil, with about 212.8 million people.
Which capital cities start with B?
Baghdad, Baku, Bamako, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bangkok, Bangui, Banjul, Basseterre, Beijing, Beirut, Belgrade, Belmopan, Berlin, Bern, Bishkek, Bissau, Bogotá, Brasília, Bratislava, Brazzaville, Bridgetown, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest and Buenos Aires.
Is there a country that starts with X?
No. X is the only letter that begins neither a country nor a capital city.
Which letter has the most countries?
S, with 26 countries, followed by M with 18 and B with 17.
Made by Kashif Sulehria in Lahore, Pakistan. Updated September 28, 2026.