There are currently four countries in the world with names that begin with the letter ‘V’. The following table lists them all. You can find some general information about each below.
| Country | Flag | Population | Capital | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu | 🇻🇺 | 307,000 | Port Vila | 1980 |
| Vatican City | 🇻🇦 | 1,000 | Vatican City | 1929 |
| Venezuela | 🇻🇪 | 28,436,000 | Caracas | 1811 |
| Vietnam | 🇻🇳 | 97,339,000 | Hanoi | 1945 |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers. The country is known for its tropical beaches, underwater caverns, and lush rainforests. Vanuatu has a tropical climate with high humidity and rainfall, especially between November and April. The name “Vanuatu” means “Our Land Forever” in many of the local Melanesian languages.
🇻🇦 Vatican City
Vatican City, also known as the Holy See, is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It’s the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and home to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Despite its small size, it has a Mediterranean climate. The name “Vatican” is derived from the Latin “Mons Vaticanus,” meaning Vatican Mount, one of the seven hills of Rome on which the city-state is located.
🇻🇪 Venezuela
Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, known for its tropical beaches, grasslands, and portion of the Andes mountains. It has a diverse landscape including the world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls. Venezuela has a tropical climate with two seasons: dry and rainy. The country’s name, meaning “Little Venice,” was given by European explorers who observed indigenous stilt houses on Lake Maracaibo, reminiscent of Venice, Italy.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas, and bustling cities. It stretches along the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula, featuring a diverse landscape from mountains to deltas. Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with significant rainfall and high temperatures year-round. The name “Vietnam” translates to “Southern Viet,” with “Viet” being the name of the dominant ethnic group and “Nam” meaning “south.”
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