There are many countries in the world, and some of them start with the letter T. These countries are spread across different continents, from Africa to Asia and even small islands in the Pacific Ocean. Each country has its own culture, history and beautiful places to see. Let’s explore the list of countries that begin with the letter T and learn more about them.
There are many countries in the world and a few of them begin with the letter T. These nations are spread across different continents, from Asia and Africa to Oceania and the Caribbean. Each one has its own history, culture and natural beauty.
Here are the names of countries starting with the letter ‘T’:
Tajikistan, officially called the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Its capital and largest city is Dushanbe. It borders Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China and is close to Pakistan through Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor. The country has a population of over 10.7 million people.
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is an East African country in the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the Indian Ocean to the east. With about 67.5 million people, it is the most populous country entirely south of the equator.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and once known as Siam, is a Southeast Asian nation on the Indochinese Peninsula. Covering 513,115 square kilometer, it has nearly 66 million people. It borders Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, with coasts along the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Bangkok is its capital and largest city.
Timor-Leste, also called East Timor, is a Southeast Asian nation occupying the eastern half of Timor Island, plus Oecusse, Atauro and Jaco islands. It borders Indonesian to the west and lies north of Australia across the Timor Sea. Covering 14,950 square kilometers, its capital and largest city is Dili, located on the island’s north coast.
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a small West African nation bordered by Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso. It stretches south to the Gulf of Guinea, where the capital, Lomé, is located. Covering 57,000 square kilometers with about 8 million people, Togo is a tropical country less than 115 km wide.
Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian island nation in Oceania with 171 islands, 45 of them inhabited. Covering 750 square kilometers across a vast Pacific area, it has about 104,500 people, mostly on Tongatapu. Stretching 800 km north-south, Tonga is surrounded by Fiji, Samoa, Niue and other Pacific territories.
Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost nation in the Caribbean. It consists of the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago and several smaller islets. Port of Spain is the capital and Chaguanas is the largest city. Though near South America, it is culturally and geographically part of the Caribbean.
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a North African country in the Maghreb region, bordered by Algeria, Libya and the Mediterranean Sea. Covering 163,610 square kilometers, it has 12.1 million people. Known for Carthage’s ruins, beautiful coasts and rich culture, its capital is Tunis. Arabic is official, with French used in education and administration.
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a transcontinental country mainly in Anatolia, with a smaller part in Southeast Europe. It borders eight countries and three seas. Home to over 85 million people, it is secular but predominantly Muslim. Ankara is the capital, while Istanbul is the largest city and main economic hub.
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the Caspian Sea. Its capital and largest city is Ashgabat. Home to over 7 million people, it is one of six independent Turkic states and the least populous Central Asian republic, with a sparse population across its vast territory.
Tuvalu is a small island country in the Polynesian region of Oceania, located in the Pacific Ocean about halfway between Hawaii and Australia. Surrounded by several Pacific island nations, it lies northeast of Vanuatu, southeast of Nauru, south of Kiribati and north of Fiji. It is one of the world’s smallest and most remote nations.
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