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Countries That Start With J
There are 3 countries that start with J: Jamaica, Japan, and Jordan.
All 3 countries that start with J
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jamaica North America | Kingston | North America | 2.8 million |
 Japan Asia | Tokyo | Asia | 124 million |
 Jordan Asia | Amman | Asia | 12 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 J
- Japan is the largest by area (377,975 km²) and Jamaica the smallest (10,991 km²).
- Japan has the most people, about 124 million.
- Asia has the most of them: 2 of the 3.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with J?
3 countries start with J: Jamaica, Japan, and Jordan.
What countries start with the letter J?
Jamaica (capital Kingston), Japan (capital Tokyo), and Jordan (capital Amman).
Is Jamaica the only country that starts with J?
No. Jamaica is one of 3 countries that start with J; the others are Japan and Jordan.
Which continent has the most countries that start with J?
Asia, with 2 of the 3: Japan and Jordan.
How many capital cities start with J?
3: Jakarta, Jerusalem, and Juba.
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