Here you’ll find 4 Asian Countries that start with M that begin with M, organized from “Malaysia” to “Myanmar”. These countries show wide geographic and cultural variety in Asia. Malaysia splits between the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, while Myanmar is the largest country on mainland Southeast Asia.

Asian countries that start with M are sovereign states in Asia whose English names begin with the letter M. Many played key roles in regional trade and colonial history, such as Malaysia’s strategic Strait of Malacca.

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

Country: The country’s common name; you use it to locate each nation and its dedicated detailed country page.

Capital: Official or de facto capital city; you use it to identify political and administrative centers.

Population: Most recent population estimate with year; you use it to compare size and plan research or travel.

Official language(s): Primary or national language(s); you use this to understand communication, signage, and cultural context today.

Asian Countries that start with M

CountryFlagCapitalPopulationOfficial language(s)
Malaysia🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur33,575,000 (2023 – World Bank)Malay
Maldives🇲🇻Malé531,000 (2023 – World Bank)Dhivehi
Mongolia🇲🇳Ulaanbaatar3,445,000 (2023 – World Bank)Mongolian
Myanmar🇲🇲Naypyidaw54,045,000 (2023 – World Bank)Burmese

Descriptions

Malaysia
Southeast Asian federation on Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo; known for multicultural cities, electronics manufacturing, and rainforest biodiversity.
Maldives
South Asian island nation of coral atolls in the Indian Ocean; the lowest‑lying country, famed for luxury resorts and reliant on tourism and fisheries.
Mongolia
Landlocked East‑Central Asian country between Russia and China; known for vast steppes, nomadic traditions, and significant mining activity.
Myanmar
Southeast Asian country in mainland Indochina; rich cultural heritage and natural resources, though recent political instability has impacted its economy and travel.
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