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Capitals That Start With Y

There are 4 capital cities that start with Y: Yamoussoukro (Côte d'Ivoire), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Yaren (Nauru), and Yerevan (Armenia).

All 4 capitals that start with Y

Capital Country
Yamoussoukro Yamoussoukro is the official capital; Abidjan is the economic capital. Flag of Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire Africa
Yaoundé Flag of Cameroon Cameroon Africa
Yaren Nauru has no official capital; government offices are in the Yaren District. Flag of Nauru Nauru Oceania
Yerevan Flag of Armenia Armenia Asia

Official national capitals of the 195 countries on Quiz Zoomies. Countries with a second capital or a disputed one carry a note.

Facts about capitals that start with Y

  • Africa has the most of them, with 2 of the 4.
  • Yamoussoukro (Côte d'Ivoire) is the longest name on the list.

Quiz: capitals that start with Y

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Frequently asked questions

How many capital cities start with Y?

4 capitals start with Y: Yamoussoukro (Côte d'Ivoire), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Yaren (Nauru), and Yerevan (Armenia).

Is Yamoussoukro the only capital that starts with Y?

No. Yamoussoukro is one of 4 capitals that start with Y; the others are Yaoundé, Yaren, and Yerevan.

Which continent has the most capitals that start with Y?

Africa, with 2: Yamoussoukro and Yaoundé.

Which countries have a capital that starts with Y?

Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nauru, and Armenia.

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