Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
RwandaCountries That Start With R at a Glance
There are 4 countries that start with the letter R: Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia and Rwanda.
- Countries starting with R
- 4
- Largest by area
- Russia
- Most people
- Russia
- Capitals starting with R
- 7
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With R
By continent: 2 in Africa and 2 in Europe. The largest by area is Russia at 17,098,242 kmยฒ, and the smallest is Rwanda at 26,338 kmยฒ. Russia has the most people, about 143.5 million; Republic of the Congo has the fewest, about 6.5 million. The longest name is Republic of the Congo.
Places Starting With R That Are Not Countries
Rรฉunion starts with R 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 R
7 capitals start with R: Rabat (Morocco), Ramallah (Palestine), Reykjavik (Iceland), Riga (Latvia), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Rome (Italy) and Roseau (Dominica).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with R?
4: Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia and Rwanda.
What is the biggest country that starts with R?
Russia, at 17,098,242 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with R has the most people?
Russia, with about 143.5 million people.
Which capital cities start with R?
Rabat, Ramallah, Reykjavik, Riga, Riyadh, Rome and Roseau.
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.