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Countries That Start With U
There are 7 countries that start with U: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
All 7 countries that start with U
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Uganda Africa | Kampala | Africa | 50 million |
 Ukraine Europe | Kyiv | Europe | 38 million |
 United Arab Emirates Asia | Abu Dhabi | Asia | 11 million |
 United Kingdom Europe | London | Europe | 69 million |
 United States North America | Washington, D.C. | North America | 340 million |
 Uruguay South America | Montevideo | South America | 3.4 million |
 Uzbekistan Asia | Tashkent | Asia | 37 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 U
- United States is the largest by area (9,833,520 km²) and United Arab Emirates the smallest (83,600 km²).
- United States has the most people, about 340 million.
- Europe and Asia tie for the most, with 2 each.
Other names to know
- United Kingdom is also called Great Britain.
- United States is also called America.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with U?
7 countries start with U: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
What countries start with the letter U?
Uganda (capital Kampala), Ukraine (capital Kyiv), United Arab Emirates (capital Abu Dhabi), United Kingdom (capital London), United States (capital Washington, D.C.), Uruguay (capital Montevideo), and Uzbekistan (capital Tashkent).
Is Uganda the only country that starts with U?
No. Uganda is one of 7 countries that start with U; the others are Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
Which continent has the most countries that start with U?
Europe and Asia tie with 2 each.
How many capital cities start with U?
1: Ulaanbaatar.
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