Countries That Start with “A”

Here’s a list of countries that start with the letter “A”:

1. Afghanistan
2. Albania
3. Algeria
4. Andorra
5. Angola
6. Antigua and Barbuda
7. Argentina
8. Armenia
9. Australia
10. Austria
11. Azerbaijan

Here’s a bit more info about each country:

1. Afghanistan
   • Capital: Kabul
   • Location: South Asia
   • Language: Pashto, Dari (Persian)
   • Fact: Afghanistan has a rich history, known for ancient sites like the Buddhas of Bamiyan, destroyed in 2001. It has been a crossroads of different cultures and civilizations.
2. Albania
   • Capital: Tirana
   • Location: Southeastern Europe (Balkans)
   • Language: Albanian
   • Fact: Albania has a beautiful coastline along the Adriatic Sea and is known for its rugged mountains and rich cultural heritage.
3. Algeria
   • Capital: Algiers
   • Location: North Africa
   • Language: Arabic, Berber, French
   • Fact: Algeria is the largest country in Africa and has a vast Sahara Desert. It gained independence from France in 1962 after a bloody war of independence.
4. Andorra
   • Capital: Andorra la Vella
   • Location: Southwestern Europe (Pyrenees mountains, between France and Spain)
   • Language: Catalan
   • Fact: Andorra is a tiny country known for its ski resorts and tax-free shopping.
5. Angola
   • Capital: Luanda
   • Location: Southern Africa
   • Language: Portuguese
   • Fact: Angola was a Portuguese colony until 1975. It is known for its oil reserves and diverse natural landscapes, from deserts to rainforests.
6. Antigua and Barbuda
   • Capital: St. John’s
   • Location: Caribbean Sea
   • Language: English
   • Fact: This island nation is known for its stunning beaches, historical colonial architecture, and being a popular vacation spot.
7. Argentina
   • Capital: Buenos Aires
   • Location: South America
   • Language: Spanish
   • Fact: Argentina is famous for its tango music and dance, its beef, and beautiful natural landscapes like Patagonia and Iguazu Falls.
8. Armenia
   • Capital: Yerevan
   • Location: Caucasus region (Eurasia, between Europe and Asia)
   • Language: Armenian
   • Fact: Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD.
9. Australia
   • Capital: Canberra
   • Location: Oceania
   • Language: English
   • Fact: Known for its unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, Australia is a massive island continent surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
10. Austria

• Capital: Vienna
• Location: Central Europe
• Language: German
• Fact: Austria is known for its musical history, being the home of famous composers like Mozart and Beethoven. It also boasts beautiful Alpine landscapes.

11. Azerbaijan

• Capital: Baku
• Location: South Caucasus, between Europe and Asia
• Language: Azerbaijani
• Fact: Azerbaijan is rich in natural resources, particularly oil and gas, and has a long history of Persian and Ottoman influence.