Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
NorwayCountries That Start With N at a Glance
There are 11 countries that start with the letter N: Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia and Norway.
- Countries starting with N
- 11
- Largest by area
- Niger
- Most people
- Nigeria
- Capitals starting with N
- 10
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With N
By continent: 3 in Africa, 3 in Europe, 2 in Asia, 2 in Oceania and 1 in North America. The largest by area is Niger at 1,267,000 km², and the smallest is Nauru at 21 km². Nigeria has the most people, about 237.5 million; Nauru has the fewest, about 12,025. The longest name is North Macedonia.
Places Starting With N That Are Not Countries
New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island and Northern Mariana Islands start with N 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 N
10 capitals start with N: N'Djamena (Chad), Nairobi (Kenya), Nassau (Bahamas), Naypyidaw (Myanmar), New Delhi (India), Ngerulmud (Palau), Niamey (Niger), Nicosia (Cyprus), Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Nuku'alofa (Tonga).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with N?
11: Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia and Norway.
What is the biggest country that starts with N?
Niger, at 1,267,000 km².
Which country starting with N has the most people?
Nigeria, with about 237.5 million people.
Which capital cities start with N?
N'Djamena, Nairobi, Nassau, Naypyidaw, New Delhi, Ngerulmud, Niamey, Nicosia, Nouakchott and Nuku'alofa.
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.