Countries That Start With W at a Glance
No country starts with the letter W. None of the 193 United Nations members does, and neither do the two observer states. Two places that are not countries do: Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the Pacific, and Western Sahara, a disputed territory in North Africa.
- Countries starting with W
- 0
- Capitals starting with W
- 4
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
Places Starting With W That Are Not Countries
Wallis and Futuna and Western Sahara start with W 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 W
4 capitals start with W: Warsaw (Poland), Washington D.C. (United States), Wellington (New Zealand) and Windhoek (Namibia).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with W?
None. Wallis and Futuna and Western Sahara start with W, but neither is a country.
Which capital cities start with W?
Warsaw, Washington D.C., Wellington and Windhoek.
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.