Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
UzbekistanCountries That Start With U at a Glance
There are 7 countries that start with the letter U: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
- Countries starting with U
- 7
- Largest by area
- United States
- Most people
- United States
- Capitals starting with U
- 1
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Facts About the Countries Starting With U
By continent: 2 in Asia, 2 in Europe, 1 in Africa, 1 in North America and 1 in South America. The largest by area is United States at 9,372,610 kmยฒ, and the smallest is United Arab Emirates at 83,600 kmยฒ. United States has the most people, about 341.8 million; Uruguay has the fewest, about 3.4 million. The longest name is United Arab Emirates.
Places Starting With U That Are Not Countries
United States Minor Outlying Islands and United States Virgin Islands start with U 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 U
One capital starts with U: Ulan Bator (Mongolia).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with U?
7: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
What is the biggest country that starts with U?
United States, at 9,372,610 kmยฒ.
Which country starting with U has the most people?
United States, with about 341.8 million people.
Which capital cities start with U?
Ulan Bator.
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.