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Countries That Start With N
There are 11 countries that start with N: Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, and Norway.
All 11 countries that start with N
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Namibia Africa | Windhoek | Africa | 3 million |
 Nauru Oceania | Yaren Nauru has no official capital; government offices are in the Yaren District. | Oceania | 12,000 |
 Nepal Asia | Kathmandu | Asia | 30 million |
 Netherlands Europe | Amsterdam Amsterdam is the capital; the government and parliament sit in The Hague. | Europe | 18 million |
 New Zealand Oceania | Wellington | Oceania | 5.3 million |
 Nicaragua North America | Managua | North America | 7 million |
 Niger Africa | Niamey | Africa | 27 million |
 Nigeria Africa | Abuja | Africa | 233 million |
 North Korea Asia | Pyongyang | Asia | 27 million |
 North Macedonia Europe | Skopje | Europe | 1.8 million |
 Norway Europe | Oslo | Europe | 5.6 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 N
- Niger is the largest by area (1,267,000 km²) and Nauru the smallest (21 km²).
- Nigeria has the most people, about 233 million.
- Africa and Europe tie for the most, with 3 each.
- Country and capital both start with N: Niger (Niamey).
Other names to know
- Netherlands is also called Holland.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with N?
11 countries start with N: Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, and Norway.
What countries start with the letter N?
Namibia (capital Windhoek), Nauru (capital Yaren), Nepal (capital Kathmandu), Netherlands (capital Amsterdam), New Zealand (capital Wellington), Nicaragua (capital Managua), Niger (capital Niamey), Nigeria (capital Abuja), North Korea (capital Pyongyang), North Macedonia (capital Skopje), and Norway (capital Oslo).
Is Namibia the only country that starts with N?
No. Namibia is one of 11 countries that start with N; the others are Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, and Norway.
Which continent has the most countries that start with N?
Africa and Europe tie with 3 each.
How many capital cities start with N?
10: N'Djamena, Nairobi, Nassau, Naypyidaw, New Delhi, Ngerulmud, Niamey, Nicosia, Nouakchott, and Nukuʻalofa.
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