Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
GuyanaCountries That Start With G at a Glance
There are 11 countries that start with the letter G: Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Guyana.
- Countries starting with G
- 11
- Largest by area
- Germany
- Most people
- Germany
- Capitals starting with G
- 4
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With G
By continent: 5 in Africa, 2 in Europe, 2 in North America, 1 in Asia and 1 in South America. The largest by area is Germany at 357,114 km², and the smallest is Grenada at 344 km². Germany has the most people, about 83.5 million; Grenada has the fewest, about 117,303. The longest name is Guinea-Bissau.
Other Names That Start With G
Great Britain is the island that holds England, Scotland and Wales; the country is the United Kingdom. It is listed under U as United Kingdom.
Places Starting With G That Are Not Countries
Gibraltar, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guam and Guernsey start with G 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 G
4 capitals start with G: Gaborone (Botswana), Georgetown (Guyana), Gitega (Burundi) and Guatemala City (Guatemala).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with G?
11: Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Guyana.
What is the biggest country that starts with G?
Germany, at 357,114 km².
Which country starting with G has the most people?
Germany, with about 83.5 million people.
Which capital cities start with G?
Gaborone, Georgetown, Gitega and Guatemala City.
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.