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Countries That Start With Y
Only one country starts with Y: Yemen, in Asia. Its capital is Sana'a and it has about 41 million people.
The country that starts with Y
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yemen Asia | Sana'a | Asia | 41 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 Y
- Yemen covers 527,968 km² in Western Asia.
- Yemen is the only country name in the world that begins with Y.
Quiz: countries that start with Y
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Countries That Start With Y Quiz
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with Y?
1 country starts with Y: Yemen.
Is Yemen the only country that starts with Y?
Yes. Yemen is the only one of the 195 countries whose name starts with Y. Its capital is Sana'a.
How many capital cities start with Y?
4: Yamoussoukro, Yaoundé, Yaren, and Yerevan.
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