There are many countries in the world, and some of them have names that start with the letter ‘C.’ These countries are found in different parts of the world, like Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Each country has its own culture, language and special features. In this article, we will learn the countries that begin with the letter ‘C’.
Many countries around the world start with the letter ‘C’. These countries are found on different continents and have their own cultures, languages and histories. Learning about them helps us understand the diversity of our world and where these countries are located on the map.
Here is the list of countries starting with the letter ‘C’:
Cambodia, officially called the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam and has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. The country has a tropical climate, a large low plain and the Mekong River. Its capital is Phnom Penh, and it has around 17 million people.
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It borders Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic and others, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Around 31 million people live there, speaking over 250 languages. Its history includes ancient civilizations, Portuguese explorers and strong local kingdoms and chiefdoms.
Canada is a large country in North America, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and into the Arctic. It is the second-largest country in the world and shares the longest land border with the U.S. Canada has over 41 million people, with most living in cities. Its capital is Ottawa.
Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is an island country in West Africa, located in the central Atlantic Ocean. It consists of ten volcanic islands covering about 4,033 square kilometers. These islands lie west of Africa and are part of the Macaronesia region, along with the Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira.
The Central African Republic is the landlocked country in Central Africa, bordered by six nations. Its capital is Bangui. Covering about 620,000 square kilometers, it has over 5.3 million people from around 80 ethnic groups. The country has faced a civil war since 2012. French and Sango are its official languages.
Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in North-Central Africa. It borders six countries, including Libya, Sudan and Nigeria. With a population of 19 million, its capital is N’Djamena. Chad covers about 1.3 million square kilometers, making it the fifth-largest country in Africa by areas.
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a long, narrow country in South America between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It borders Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. Chile has a population of about 17.5 million and covers 756,102 square kilometers. Its capital is Santiago, and Spanish is the official language.
China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is a large country in East Asia. It has over 1.4 billion people, making it the world’s second-most populous nation. Spanning nearly 9.6 million square kilometers, it borders 14 countries. Its capital is Beijing and Shanghai is the biggest city and financial center.
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is mainly in South America, with parts in North America. It borders the Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean and five countries. With a population of around 52 million, its capital is Bogotá. Colombia has rich cultural roots from Indigenous, African, European and Middle Eastern influences. Spanish is the official language.
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is a small island country in Southeastern Africa, located in the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Moroni and most people follow Sunni islam. It became independent from France in 1975. The country has three official languages: Shikomori, French and Arabic, and is part of many international groups.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a large country in Central Africa and the second-largest in Africa by land area. It has around 112 million people and over 200 languages with French as the official language. The capital is Kinshasa. The country has rainforests, rivers and mountains and borders nine countries.
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a Central American country bordered by Nicaragua, Panama, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It also shares a maritime border with Ecuador. The country has about five million people. Its capital and largest city is San José, home to over two million in the metro area.
Ivory Coast also called Côte d’Ivore, is a West African country with its capital in Yamoussoukro and largest city Abidjan. It borders six countries and the Gulf of Guinea. With 31.5 million people, it is the third most populous in West Africa. French is the official language and many local languages and religions are practiced.
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central and Southeast Europe along the Adriatic Sea. It borders several countries including Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia and shares a sea border with Italy. Its capital is Zagreb. Croatia covers about 56,594 square kilometers and has a population of nearly 3.9 million people.
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean made up of the main island, Isla de la Juventud, and over 400 smaller islands. It lies between the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Havana is the capital and with around 10 million people, Cuba is the largest Caribbean country by area.
Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest and most populous island in the region. Its capital is Nicosia. Cyprus lies near Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Part of the island is governed separated by Northern Cyprus, with a UN Buffer Zone in between.
The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It borders Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia. The country has a hilly landscape and a temperature climate. Covering about 78,871 square kilometers, its capital and largest city is Prague, with other major cities including Brno and Ostrava.
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