There are currently four countries in the world with names that begin with the letter ‘D’. The following table lists them all. You can find some general information about each below.
| Country | Flag | Population | Capital | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 🇩🇰 | 5,831,404 | Copenhagen | 965 |
| Djibouti | 🇩🇯 | 988,002 | Djibouti | 1977 |
| Dominica | 🇩🇲 | 72,167 | Roseau | 1978 |
| Dominican Republic | 🇩🇴 | 10,847,904 | Santo Domingo | 1844 |
🇩🇰 Denmark
Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, consisting of the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands. It borders Germany to the south and is connected to Sweden via the Öresund Bridge. The country has a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers. Denmark’s name originates from the Old Norse words “Danernes mark,” meaning “the land of the Danes,” referring to the Germanic tribes that settled in the region during ancient times.
🇩🇯 Djibouti
Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa, bordering Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. It has a strategic position along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The climate is hot and arid, with two distinct seasons: a cool season from October to April and a hot season from June to September. The country’s name comes from the Afar word “gabouti,” meaning “plate,” which refers to the shape of the terrain in the Gulf of Tadjoura.
🇩🇲 Dominica
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles archipelago. The country has a tropical rainforest climate with high rainfall and is known for its lush vegetation and numerous rivers. Dominica’s name comes from the Latin phrase “Dies Dominica,” meaning “Sunday,” as Christopher Columbus first sighted the island on a Sunday in November 1493.
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, which it shares with Haiti. It has a varied landscape, including rainforests, savannas, and highlands, with a tropical maritime climate. The country experiences a wet season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. Its name derives from Santo Domingo, the capital city founded by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, and named after their father, Domenico Colombo.
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