There are many countries in the world, and some of them start with the Letter ‘L.’ These countries are spread across different continents like Asia, Europe and Africa. Each one has its own languages, culture, history and interesting facts. Learning about them is a fun way to understand more about the world. In this article, we will look at the list of countries that begin with the letter ‘L.’
Sometimes it’s hard to think of countries starting with less common letter like ‘L.’ But did you know there are 9 countries whose names begin with the letter ‘L’? These countries are found across Asia, Europe and Africa, and each one has something unique and interesting to offer.
Here are the names of countries starting with the letter ‘L’:
Laos, officially called the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Its capital is Vientiane, and it has around eight million people. Laos is known for its beautiful Buddhist temples, French colonial buildings and the famous UNESCO site Luang Prabang.
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a Baltic country in Northern Europe. It borders Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus, with a sea border with Sweden. Its capital is Riga and it has around 1.8 million people. Latvia has a mild climate and rich culture, with Latvian as the main language and Russian widely spoken.
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in West Asia, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Syria, Israel and lies near Cyprus. The country has over five million people and covers 10,452 square kilometers. Its capital and largest city is Beirut, known for its rich culture and history.
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, completely surrounded by South Africa. It is one of only three sovereign enclaves in the world. Located in the Maloti Mountains, Lesotho has the highest peak in Southern Africa. The country has around 2.3 million people and its capital is Maseru.
Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It borders Sierra Leone, Guinea and Ivory Coast, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It has about 5.5 million people and covers 111,369 square kilometers. The capital is Monrovia. English is the official language, along with 20+ local languages.
Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in North Africa’s Maghreb region. It borders the Mediterranean Sea and six other countries, including Egypt and Algeria. Covering nearly 1.8 million square kilometers, it is the 4th-largest country in Africa. The capital and largest city is Tripoli, home to over a million of Libya’s seven million people.
Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a small German-speaking country in the Alps, located between Austria and Switzerland. It is doubly landlocked and has an area of just over 160 square kilometers with a population of about 40,000. Ruled by a prince, Liechtenstein is one of the few countries with no national debt.
Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a Baltic country in Northern Europe. It borders Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia, with a sea border with Sweden. Covering 65,300 square kilometers, it has a population of about 2.89 million. The capital is Vilnius. Most people are Lithuanians, part of the Baltic ethnolinguistic group, speaking Lithuanian.
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a small landlocked country in Western Europe. It borders Belgium, Germany and France. The capital, Luxembourg City, is also a major center for the European Union and hosts key institutions like the Court of Justice of the EU. It is known for its wealth and economy.
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