Countries That Start With F at a Glance
There are 3 countries that start with the letter F: Fiji, Finland and France.
- Countries starting with F
- 3
- Largest by area
- France
- Most people
- France
- Capitals starting with F
- 2
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With F
By continent: 2 in Europe and 1 in Oceania. The largest by area is France at 551,695 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Fiji at 18,272 kmยฒ. France has the most people, about 68.7 million; Fiji has the fewest, about 933,154. The longest name is Finland.
Places Starting With F That Are Not Countries
Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, French Guiana and French Polynesia start with F 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 F
2 capitals start with F: Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Funafuti (Tuvalu).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with F?
3: Fiji, Finland and France.
What is the biggest country that starts with F?
France, at 551,695 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with F has the most people?
France, with about 68.7 million people.
Which capital cities start with F?
Freetown and Funafuti.
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.