This list includes 5 Asian Countries that start with S, from “Saudi Arabia” to “Syria”. You can use it for study, classroom work, travel planning, or quick factual checks.

Asian Countries that start with S are sovereign states in Asia whose English names begin with the letter “S”. They include oil-rich “Saudi Arabia” and ancient trade hubs like “Syria”, showing wide geographic and cultural variety.

Below you’ll find the table with Country, Capital, Population, Official language(s), and Notes with a link to details.

Country: The country name shows the official English name; you use it to identify and alphabetize each entry.

Capital: The capital lists the official or de facto seat of government, helping you connect each country to its main city.

Population: The latest estimated population is shown with year so you can compare country sizes quickly.

Official language(s): Primary languages used for government and public life; this helps you understand linguistic and cultural context.

Notes: Short notes flag transcontinental status or special cases, and link to a detailed country page for more facts.

Asian Countries that start with S

CountryFlag (emoji)CapitalPopulationOfficial language(s)Status/notes
Saudi Arabia🇸🇦Riyadh36,643,000 (2023, World Bank)ArabicWest Asia; absolute monarchy
Singapore🇸🇬Singapore5,893,000 (2023, World Bank)English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, TamilSoutheast Asia; city-state
Sri Lanka🇱🇰Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte22,010,000 (2023, World Bank)Sinhala, Tamil, EnglishSouth Asia; island nation
Syria🇸🇾Damascus18,620,000 (2023, UN)ArabicWest Asia; conflict-affected since 2011
South Korea🇰🇷Seoul51,709,000 (2023, World Bank)KoreanEast Asia; shares peninsula with North Korea

Descriptions

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a large Middle Eastern kingdom, major oil producer and birthplace of Islam, hosting the holy cities Mecca and Medina.
Singapore
Singapore is a wealthy island city-state known for finance, strict laws, and cultural diversity; English is the main working language.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation south of India, known for tea, ancient sites, and diverse cultures; Colombo is its commercial center.
Syria
Syria is an ancient Levantine country centered on Damascus; prolonged conflict since 2011 has caused major humanitarian and displacement crises.
South Korea
South Korea is a high-tech, culturally influential country known for electronics, K-pop, and rapid postwar development; Seoul is a global megacity.
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