This list includes 4 Asian Countries that start with B, from “Bahrain” to “Brunei”. These entries give capitals, recent population estimates, and official languages for quick reference by students, travelers, and researchers.

Asian countries that start with B are sovereign states in Asia whose names begin with the letter B. Notably, Bahrain recorded the Persian Gulf’s first oil discovery in 1932, which helped reshape the region’s modern economy.

Below you’ll find the table with Country, Capital, Population, Official language(s).

Country: This shows the country’s common English name so you can identify it on maps and in guides.

Capital: Lists the official or de facto capital city so you can locate the government seat and plan visits or research.

Population: Provides the most recent estimate and year so you can compare size and demographic scale between countries.

Official language(s): Names the primary official or national languages so you can understand likely communication and cultural context.

Asian Countries that start with B

CountryFlag (emoji)CapitalPopulation (estimate & source)Official language(s)
Bahrain🇧🇭Manama1,719,000 (2023, World Bank)Arabic
Bangladesh🇧🇩Dhaka170,000,000 (2023, World Bank)Bengali (Bangla)
Bhutan🇧🇹Thimphu771,000 (2023, World Bank)Dzongkha
Brunei🇧🇳Bandar Seri Begawan453,000 (2023, World Bank)Malay

Descriptions

Bahrain
Island kingdom in the Persian Gulf; small, oil-rich state and financial hub.
Bangladesh
Large South Asian nation with dense population, major river delta and growing economy.
Bhutan
Landlocked Himalayan kingdom known for Gross National Happiness and strong cultural preservation.
Brunei
Small, wealthy sultanate on Borneo (Southeast Asia) with significant oil and gas resources.
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