Jamaica
Japan
JordanCountries That Start With J at a Glance
There are 3 countries that start with the letter J: Jamaica, Japan and Jordan.
- Countries starting with J
- 3
- Largest by area
- Japan
- Most people
- Japan
- Capitals starting with J
- 3
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With J
By continent: 2 in Asia and 1 in North America. The largest by area is Japan at 377,930 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Jamaica at 10,991 kmยฒ. Japan has the most people, about 123.4 million; Jamaica has the fewest, about 2.8 million. The longest name is Jamaica.
Places Starting With J That Are Not Countries
Jersey starts with J 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 J
3 capitals start with J: Jakarta (Indonesia), Jerusalem (Israel) and Juba (South Sudan).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with J?
3: Jamaica, Japan and Jordan.
What is the biggest country that starts with J?
Japan, at 377,930 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with J has the most people?
Japan, with about 123.4 million people.
Which capital cities start with J?
Jakarta, Jerusalem and Juba.
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.