YemenCountries That Start With Y at a Glance
Only one country starts with the letter Y: Yemen.
- Countries starting with Y
- 1
- Capitals starting with Y
- 4
- Counted
- 195 countries: UN members, Vatican City, Palestine
About Yemen
Yemen is in Asia. Its capital is Sana'a, it covers 527,968 kmยฒ and it has about 41.8 million people. More about Yemen.
Capital Cities That Start With Y
4 capitals start with Y: Yamoussoukro (Cรดte d'Ivoire), Yaoundรฉ (Cameroon), Yaren (Nauru) and Yerevan (Armenia).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries start with Y?
One: Yemen.
Which capital cities start with Y?
Yamoussoukro, Yaoundรฉ, Yaren and Yerevan.
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.