Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR CongoCountries That Start With D at a Glance
There are 5 countries that start with the letter D: Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic and DR Congo.
- Countries starting with D
- 5
- Largest by area
- DR Congo
- Most people
- DR Congo
- Capitals starting with D
- 9
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With D
By continent: 2 in Africa, 2 in North America and 1 in Europe. The largest by area is DR Congo at 2,344,858 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Dominica at 751 kmยฒ. DR Congo has the most people, about 112.8 million; Dominica has the fewest, about 65,871. The longest name is Dominican Republic.
Capital Cities That Start With D
9 capitals start with D: Dakar (Senegal), Damascus (Syria), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dili (Timor-Leste), Djibouti (Djibouti), Dodoma (Tanzania), Doha (Qatar), Dublin (Ireland) and Dushanbe (Tajikistan).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with D?
5: Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic and DR Congo.
What is the biggest country that starts with D?
DR Congo, at 2,344,858 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with D has the most people?
DR Congo, with about 112.8 million people.
Which capital cities start with D?
Dakar, Damascus, Dhaka, Dili, Djibouti, Dodoma, Doha, Dublin and Dushanbe.
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.