Countries A to Z
Countries That Start With X
No country in the world starts with the letter X. None of the 195 countries (the 193 UN members plus Vatican City and Palestine) has a common English name beginning with X, but 2 have X somewhere in their name.
Why no country starts with X
- No country or capital city starts with X in English. The letter shows up inside names instead, and Xi'an, a famous city in China, is about as close as it gets.
- Countries with X in their name: Luxembourg and Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any countries that start with X?
No. None of the 195 countries has an English name that starts with X. No country or capital city starts with X in English. The letter shows up inside names instead, and Xi'an, a famous city in China, is about as close as it gets.
Which countries have X in their name?
Luxembourg and Mexico.
Do any capital cities start with X?
No. No capital city of the world starts with X either.
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