Haiti
Honduras
HungaryCountries That Start With H at a Glance
There are 3 countries that start with the letter H: Haiti, Honduras and Hungary.
- Countries starting with H
- 3
- Largest by area
- Honduras
- Most people
- Haiti
- Capitals starting with H
- 5
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With H
By continent: 2 in North America and 1 in Europe. The largest by area is Honduras at 112,492 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Haiti at 27,750 kmยฒ. Haiti has the most people, about 11.9 million; Hungary has the fewest, about 9.5 million. The longest name is Honduras.
Other Names That Start With H
Holy See is the name Vatican City uses at the United Nations. It is listed under V as Vatican City.
Holland is a region of the Netherlands, often used for the whole country. It is listed under N as Netherlands.
Places Starting With H That Are Not Countries
Hong Kong starts with H but is a territory or a partly recognised state, not one of the 195 countries, so it is not in the list above.
Capital Cities That Start With H
5 capitals start with H: Hanoi (Vietnam), Harare (Zimbabwe), Havana (Cuba), Helsinki (Finland) and Honiara (Solomon Islands).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with H?
3: Haiti, Honduras and Hungary.
What is the biggest country that starts with H?
Honduras, at 112,492 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with H has the most people?
Haiti, with about 11.9 million people.
Which capital cities start with H?
Hanoi, Harare, Havana, Helsinki and Honiara.
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.