Countries A to Z
Countries That Start With Z
There are 2 countries that start with Z: Zambia and Zimbabwe.
All 2 countries that start with Z
| Country | Capital | Continent | People |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zambia Africa | Lusaka | Africa | 21 million |
 Zimbabwe Africa | Harare | Africa | 17 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 Z
- Zambia is the largest by area (752,612 km²) and Zimbabwe the smallest (390,757 km²).
- Zambia has the most people, about 21 million.
- Africa has the most of them: 2 of the 2.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries start with Z?
2 countries start with Z: Zambia and Zimbabwe.
What countries start with the letter Z?
Zambia (capital Lusaka) and Zimbabwe (capital Harare).
Is Zambia the only country that starts with Z?
No. Zambia is one of 2 countries that start with Z; the others are Zimbabwe.
Which continent has the most countries that start with Z?
Africa, with 2 of the 2: Zambia and Zimbabwe.
How many capital cities start with Z?
1: Zagreb.
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