Countries A to Z
Countries That Start With A
There are 11 countries that start with A: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan.
All 11 countries that start with A
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan Asia | Kabul | Asia | 43 million |
 Albania Europe | Tirana | Europe | 2.4 million |
 Algeria Africa | Algiers | Africa | 47 million |
 Andorra Europe | Andorra la Vella | Europe | 82,000 |
 Angola Africa | Luanda | Africa | 38 million |
 Antigua and Barbuda North America | St. John's | North America | 94,000 |
 Argentina South America | Buenos Aires | South America | 46 million |
 Armenia Asia | Yerevan | Asia | 3 million |
 Australia Oceania | Canberra | Oceania | 27 million |
 Austria Europe | Vienna | Europe | 9.2 million |
 Azerbaijan Asia | Baku | Asia | 10 million |
Populations are rounded recent national or UN estimates. Names follow the Quiz Zoomies list of 195 countries (193 UN members plus Vatican City and Palestine).
Facts about countries that start with A
- Australia is the largest by area (7,692,024 km²) and Antigua and Barbuda the smallest (442 km²).
- Algeria has the most people, about 47 million.
- Asia and Europe tie for the most, with 3 each.
- Country and capital both start with A: Algeria (Algiers) and Andorra (Andorra la Vella).
Other names to know
- Looking for America? It is listed as United States under U.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with A?
11 countries start with A: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan.
What countries start with the letter A?
Afghanistan (capital Kabul), Albania (capital Tirana), Algeria (capital Algiers), Andorra (capital Andorra la Vella), Angola (capital Luanda), Antigua and Barbuda (capital St. John's), Argentina (capital Buenos Aires), Armenia (capital Yerevan), Australia (capital Canberra), Austria (capital Vienna), and Azerbaijan (capital Baku).
Is Afghanistan the only country that starts with A?
No. Afghanistan is one of 11 countries that start with A; the others are Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan.
Which continent has the most countries that start with A?
Asia and Europe tie with 3 each.
Does America start with A?
America is another name for United States, so it is listed under U. Quiz Zoomies sorts every country by the name it uses in its quizzes and videos.
How many capital cities start with A?
16: Abu Dhabi, Abuja, Accra, Addis Ababa, Algiers, Amman, Amsterdam, Andorra la Vella, Ankara, Antananarivo, Apia, Ashgabat, Asmara, Astana, Asunción, and Athens.
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