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Countries That Start With D
There are 5 countries that start with D: Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, and DR Congo.
All 5 countries that start with D
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Denmark Europe | Copenhagen | Europe | 6 million |
 Djibouti Africa | Djibouti | Africa | 1.2 million |
 Dominica North America | Roseau | North America | 67,000 |
 Dominican Republic North America | Santo Domingo | North America | 11 million |
 DR Congo Africa | Kinshasa | Africa | 109 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 D
- DR Congo is the largest by area (2,344,858 km²) and Dominica the smallest (751 km²).
- DR Congo has the most people, about 109 million.
- Africa and North America tie for the most, with 2 each.
- Country and capital both start with D: Djibouti (its capital has the same name).
Other names to know
- DR Congo is also called Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with D?
5 countries start with D: Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, and DR Congo.
What countries start with the letter D?
Denmark (capital Copenhagen), Djibouti (capital Djibouti), Dominica (capital Roseau), Dominican Republic (capital Santo Domingo), and DR Congo (capital Kinshasa).
Is Denmark the only country that starts with D?
No. Denmark is one of 5 countries that start with D; the others are Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, and DR Congo.
Which continent has the most countries that start with D?
Africa and North America tie with 2 each.
How many capital cities start with D?
9: Dakar, Damascus, Dhaka, Dili, Djibouti, Dodoma, Doha, Dublin, and Dushanbe.
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