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Countries That Start With W
No country in the world starts with the letter W. None of the 195 countries (the 193 UN members plus Vatican City and Palestine) has a common English name beginning with W, but 11 have W somewhere in their name.
Why no country starts with W
- Wales is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, but it is not an independent country of its own. Western Sahara, in North Africa, is a disputed territory and not a UN member.
- Countries with W in their name: Botswana, Eswatini, Kuwait, Malawi, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Sweden, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any countries that start with W?
No. None of the 195 countries has an English name that starts with W. Wales is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, but it is not an independent country of its own. Western Sahara, in North Africa, is a disputed territory and not a UN member.
Which countries have W in their name?
Botswana, Eswatini, Kuwait, Malawi, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Sweden, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe.
Do any capital cities start with W?
Yes: Warsaw (Poland), Washington, D.C. (United States), Wellington (New Zealand), and Windhoek (Namibia).
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