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Countries That Start With R
There are 4 countries that start with R: Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, and Rwanda.
All 4 countries that start with R
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Republic of the Congo Africa | Brazzaville | Africa | 6.3 million |
 Romania Europe | Bucharest | Europe | 19 million |
 Russia Europe | Moscow | Europe | 144 million |
 Rwanda Africa | Kigali | Africa | 14 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 R
- Russia is the largest by area (17,098,246 km²) and Rwanda the smallest (26,338 km²).
- Russia has the most people, about 144 million.
- Africa and Europe tie for the most, with 2 each.
Other names to know
- Republic of the Congo is also called Congo-Brazzaville.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with R?
4 countries start with R: Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, and Rwanda.
What countries start with the letter R?
Republic of the Congo (capital Brazzaville), Romania (capital Bucharest), Russia (capital Moscow), and Rwanda (capital Kigali).
Is Republic of the Congo the only country that starts with R?
No. Republic of the Congo is one of 4 countries that start with R; the others are Romania, Russia, and Rwanda.
Which continent has the most countries that start with R?
Africa and Europe tie with 2 each.
How many capital cities start with R?
6: Rabat, Reykjavík, Riga, Riyadh, Rome, and Roseau.
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