List of Countries Starting with the Letter ‘J’, Know About Them

There are many countries in the world and each one has a unique name, culture and place on the map. Some countries start with common letters, while others begin with less common ones. One such letter is ‘J’. Only a few countries have names that begin with this letter. Let’s explore these countries and learn some interesting facts about them.

Countries Starting with the Letter ‘J’

There are only a few countries in the world whose names start with the letter ‘J’. Each of these countries has its own culture, history and special features. In this article, we will explore these unique countries and learn some interesting facts about them.

Here are the names of countries starting with ‘J’:

  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan

Jamaica

  • Continent: North America
  • Capital: Kingston
  • Currency: Jamaica dollar

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola. It is located near Cuba and Haiti. Jamaica has about 2.8 million people and is known for its English-speaking population. Kingston is the capital and the biggest city of the country.

Japan

  • Continent: Asia
  • Capital: Tokyo
  • Currency: yen

Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean. It has four main islands and over 14,000 smaller ones. Most of its land is moutainous and covered with forests. Japan has about 123 million people, making it the 11th most populous country. Tokyo is its capital and biggest city.

Jordan

  • Continent: Asia
  • Capital: Amman
  • Currency: Jordanian dinar

Jordan is a country in West Asia, located in the Southern Levant. It shares borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. The Jordan River and Dead Sea lie along its western side. Jordan also has a short Red sea coastline. Amman is the capital, largest and most populated city in the country.

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