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

There are many countries in the world and their names begin different letters of the alphabet. Some letters have more countries, while others have only a few. The letter ‘R’ is one such letter with very few country names. In this article, we will learn about the countries whose name start with the letter ‘R’.

Countries Starting with the Letter ‘R’

There are many countries in the world and each one has something special. Some countries have names that start with the letter ‘R.’ In this article, we will explore three countries that begin with ‘R’. These places have different cultures, landscapes and interesting facts.

Here are the names of the countries starting with the letter ‘R’:

  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda

Romania

  • Continent: Europe
  • Capital: Bucharest
  • Currency: Romanian Leu

Romania is a country in Europe, located between Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. It shares borders with Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova and the Black Sea. The country has a continental climate, covers about 238,000 square kilometers and has 19 million people. The Danube River and Carpathian Mountains shape its land. Bucharest is the capital and biggest city, followed by Cluj, Timisoara and others.

Russia

  • Continent: Europe and Asia
  • Capital: Moscow
  • Currency: Russian Ruble

Russia is the largest country in the world, spread across Eastern Europe and North Asia, and covering eleven time zones. It shares borders with 14 countries and has a population of over 140 million people. Russia is highly urbanized, with many big cities. Moscow is the capital and biggest city, while Saint Petersburg is known as the cultural heart of the country.

Rwanda

  • Continent: Africa
  • Capital: Kigali
  • Currency: Rwandan Franc

Rwanda is a small, landlocked country in East Africa, known as the ”Land of a Thousand Hills” because of its hilly landscape. It borders with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and DR Congo. Rwanda has a tropical highland climate with two rainy and two dry seasons. It is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa. The capital and largest city is Kigali, located in the center.

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