List of Countries Starting with the Letter ‘D’, Know About That

There are many countries in the world, and their names start with different letters. Some of these countries begin with the letter ‘D.’ These countries are located in different parts of the world and have their own cultures, languages and histories. In this article, we will learn the names of the countries that start with the letter ‘D’ and a few facts about them.

List of Countries Starting with the Letter ‘D’

There are many countries in the world and each one has a name that usually starts with a letter from A to Z. Some countries begin with the letter ‘D.’ These countries have their own culture, language and history.

Here are the names of countries that starts with the letter ‘D’:

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic

Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Continent: Africa
  • Capital: Kinshasa
  • Currency: Congolese franc

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a large country in Central Africa. It is the second-biggest in Africa and has over 112 million people. Its capital is Kinshasa. French is the main langugae, but many local languages are spoken. The country has thick rainforests, many rivers and borders several African nations.

Denmark

  • Continent: Europe
  • Capital: Copenhagen
  • Currency: krone

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It includes mainland Denmark and many islands. It also governs Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Denmark is south of Norway and Sweden and north of Germany. It lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The capital is Copenhagen, and the country is known for its clean cities and rich culture.

Djibouti

  • Continent: Africa
  • Capital: Djibouti City
  • Currency: Djiboutian franc

Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea. It lies near the Red Sea and is important for global shipping. Djibouti became independent in 1977 and has a population of about 1 million. French and Arabic are official languages and most people follow Islam. Its capital is Djibouti City.

Dominica

  • Continent: North America
  • Capital: Roseau
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar

Dominica is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. The Capital is Roseau. Dominica is close to the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. It has mountains, forests and beautiful nature. The island’s highest point is Morne Diablotins. Its population is around 71,000.

Dominican Republic

  • Continent: North America
  • Capital: Santo Domingo
  • Currency: Dominican peso

The Dominican Republic is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. It shares the island with Haiti and borders Puerto Rico by sea. It is the second-largest Caribbean nation by area and population. The capital is Santo Domingo, home to over 3 million people. The country is known for its beaches and vibrant culture.

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