There are currently eleven countries in the world with names that begin with the letter ‘N’. The following table lists them all. You can find some general information about each below.
| Country | Flag | Population | Capital | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 🇳🇦 | 2,540,905 | Windhoek | 1990 |
| Nauru | 🇳🇷 | 10,824 | Yaren | 1968 |
| Nepal | 🇳🇵 | 29,136,808 | Kathmandu | 1768 |
| Netherlands | 🇳🇱 | 17,134,872 | Amsterdam | 1581 |
| New Zealand | 🇳🇿 | 4,822,233 | Wellington | 1907 |
| Nicaragua | 🇳🇮 | 6,624,554 | Managua | 1821 |
| Niger | 🇳🇪 | 24,206,644 | Niamey | 1960 |
| Nigeria | 🇳🇬 | 206,139,589 | Abuja | 1960 |
| North Korea | 🇰🇵 | 25,778,816 | Pyongyang | 1948 |
| North Macedonia | 🇲🇰 | 2,083,374 | Skopje | 1991 |
| Norway | 🇳🇴 | 5,421,241 | Oslo | 872 |
🇳🇦 Namibia
Namibia is a country in southern Africa, bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It has a subtropical desert climate characterized by hot days and cool nights. The country’s name comes from the Namib Desert, one of the world’s oldest deserts.
🇳🇷 Nauru
Nauru is a small island country in Micronesia, northeast of Australia. It is the world’s smallest independent republic. The island has a tropical climate with a rainy season from November to February. The origin of the country’s name is uncertain, but it may come from the Nauruan word “anáoero,” meaning “I go to the beach.”
🇳🇵 Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Himalayas. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. The country has five climatic zones based on altitude, ranging from tropical to perpetual snow. The name “Nepal” is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word “nepa,” which means “at the foot of the mountains.”
🇳🇱 Netherlands
The Netherlands is a country in Northwestern Europe with some overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest. The country has a temperate maritime climate. The name “Netherlands” means “lower countries,” referring to its low elevation and flat topography.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, and over 700 smaller islands. The country has a temperate maritime climate. The name “New Zealand” comes from “Zeeland,” a province in the Netherlands, after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted the islands in 1642.
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. It has a tropical climate with two seasons, rainy and dry. The country’s name is a combination of “Nicarao,” the name of the dominant indigenous tribe at the time of European contact, and “agua,” the Spanish word for water.
🇳🇪 Niger
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It borders Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west. The country has a hot, dry climate with much of its territory covered by the Sahara Desert. The name “Niger” comes from the Niger River, which may derive from the Tuareg phrase “gher n gheren” meaning “river of rivers.”
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in West Africa, bordered by Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. It has a varied climate, from arid in the north to tropical in the south. The country’s name comes from the Niger River, which enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to the Niger Delta.
🇰🇵 North Korea
North Korea, officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia constituting the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders China and Russia to the north and South Korea to the south. The country has a combination of continental climate and oceanic climate. The name “Korea” is derived from Goguryeo, one of the great powers in East Asia during its time.
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a country in Southeast Europe, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. It has a transitional climate from Mediterranean to continental. The country’s name refers to the region of Macedonia, with “North” added to distinguish it from the Greek region of the same name.
🇳🇴 Norway
Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Its extensive coastline faces the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea. The country has a varied climate due to its elongated shape and length, but generally experiences temperate conditions along the coast. The name “Norway” means “northern way” or “way leading to the north,” which may refer to an ancient Viking trading route.
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