There are currently nine countries in the world with names that begin with the letter ‘P’. The following table lists them all. You can find some general information about each below.
| Country | Flag | Population | Capital | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 🇵🇰 | 241,491,960 | Islamabad | 1947 |
| Palau | 🇵🇼 | 18,055 | Ngerulmud | 1994 |
| Panama | 🇵🇦 | 4,517,820 | Panama City | 1903 |
| Papua New Guinea | 🇵🇬 | 9,948,081 | Port Moresby | 1975 |
| Paraguay | 🇵🇾 | 7,327,934 | Asunción | 1811 |
| Peru | 🇵🇪 | 34,674,996 | Lima | 1821 |
| Philippines | 🇵🇭 | 113,907,012 | Manila | 1946 |
| Poland | 🇵🇱 | 37,627,041 | Warsaw | 1918 |
| Portugal | 🇵🇹 | 10,196,709 | Lisbon | 1143 |
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Pakistan is a South Asian country bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China, with a coastline along the Arabian Sea. It has diverse geography, from the mountains in the north to the deserts in the south. The climate varies from tropical to temperate, depending on the region. The name Pakistan means “Land of the Pure” in Urdu and Persian, and it was created in 1947 as a separate Muslim state from India.
🇵🇼 Palau
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of about 340 islands. It has a tropical rainforest climate, with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. Palau gained independence in 1994 and its name is derived from “Belau,” a term from the Palauan language that refers to their land. Palau is known for its pristine marine environment and rich biodiversity.
🇵🇦 Panama
Panama is located in Central America, bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. The country is famous for the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Panama has a tropical maritime climate, with a long rainy season. Its name comes from a native word meaning “abundance of fish,” reflecting its maritime heritage. Panama became fully independent from Colombia in 1903.
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is known for its mountainous terrain and tropical rainforests. The climate is mostly tropical, with heavy rainfall in some areas. The country’s name reflects its dual heritage: “Papua” comes from the Malay word for “frizzy-haired” people, and “New Guinea” was named by Spanish explorer Yñigo Ortiz de Retez after the African region of Guinea. It became independent in 1975.
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. The climate is subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The country’s name is derived from the Paraguay River, which flows through its territory. Paraguay gained independence from Spain in 1811 and has a rich indigenous history, particularly with the Guarani people.
🇵🇪 Peru
Peru is located on the western coast of South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile. It is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the coastal deserts. The climate varies widely depending on the region. The name Peru is believed to come from the indigenous word “Biru,” which referred to a local ruler at the time of Spanish conquest. Peru declared independence from Spain in 1821.
🇵🇭 Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,000 islands. It has a tropical maritime climate with a rainy season and a dry season. The country is named after King Philip II of Spain, as the islands were a Spanish colony for over 300 years. The Philippines gained full independence from the United States in 1946, after initially being a U.S. territory following the Spanish-American War.
🇵🇱 Poland
Poland is located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia. It has a temperate climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The name Poland comes from the Slavic tribe “Polans,” which means “people of the fields.” Poland regained independence in 1918 after more than a century of partitions by neighboring empires.
🇵🇹 Portugal
Portugal is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The name Portugal comes from the Roman name “Portus Cale,” which referred to an ancient settlement in the region. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe, having been established as a kingdom in 1143.
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