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Countries That Start With I
There are 8 countries that start with I: Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, and Italy.
All 8 countries that start with I
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Iceland Europe | Reykjavík | Europe | 390,000 |
 India Asia | New Delhi | Asia | 1.5 billion |
 Indonesia Asia | Jakarta | Asia | 284 million |
 Iran Asia | Tehran | Asia | 92 million |
 Iraq Asia | Baghdad | Asia | 46 million |
 Ireland Europe | Dublin | Europe | 5.4 million |
 Israel Asia | Jerusalem Israel names Jerusalem as its capital; most countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv. | Asia | 10 million |
 Italy Europe | Rome | Europe | 59 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 I
- India is the largest by area (3,287,263 km²) and Israel the smallest (22,072 km²).
- India has the most people, about 1.5 billion.
- Asia has the most of them: 5 of the 8.
Other names to know
- Looking for Ivory Coast? It is listed as Côte d'Ivoire under C.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with I?
8 countries start with I: Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, and Italy.
What countries start with the letter I?
Iceland (capital Reykjavík), India (capital New Delhi), Indonesia (capital Jakarta), Iran (capital Tehran), Iraq (capital Baghdad), Ireland (capital Dublin), Israel (capital Jerusalem), and Italy (capital Rome).
Is Iceland the only country that starts with I?
No. Iceland is one of 8 countries that start with I; the others are India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, and Italy.
Which continent has the most countries that start with I?
Asia, with 5 of the 8: India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, and Israel.
Does Ivory Coast start with I?
Ivory Coast is another name for Côte d'Ivoire, so it is listed under C. Quiz Zoomies sorts every country by the name it uses in its quizzes and videos.
How many capital cities start with I?
1: Islamabad.
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