This list includes 6 Asian Countries that start with T, from “Taiwan” to “Turkmenistan”. They range from the Pacific island of Taiwan to Central Asia’s Turkmenistan, showing regional variety.

Asian Countries that start with T are sovereign states in Asia whose English names begin with the letter T. Notably, Timor-Leste is one of Asia’s newest nations, while Turkey spans Europe and Asia.

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

Country: The country’s common English name, so you can quickly find the entry and recognize the nation.

Capital: The official or de facto seat of government, which helps you identify administrative centers and plan visits.

Population: The latest estimated population with year, letting you compare size and demographic scale between countries.

Official language(s): The primary national or official languages, useful when you consider communication needs and cultural context.

Notes: Brief context on transcontinental status, alternate names, and a link to a detailed country page for further information.

Asian Countries that start with T

NameFlagCapitalPopulation (estimate, year & source)Official language(s)
Taiwan🇹🇼Taipei23,500,000 (2023, CIA World Factbook)Mandarin (official); Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka and Indigenous languages recognized
Tajikistan🇹🇯Dushanbe10,100,000 (2023, World Bank)Tajik (official); Russian widely used for interethnic communication
Thailand🇹🇭Bangkok69,950,000 (2023, World Bank)Thai (official)
Timor-Leste🇹🇱Dili1,372,000 (2023, World Bank)Tetum and Portuguese (official); Indonesian and English are recognized/working languages
Turkey🇹🇷Ankara85,300,000 (2023, World Bank)Turkish (official)
Turkmenistan🇹🇲Ashgabat6,300,000 (2023, World Bank)Turkmen (official)

Descriptions

Taiwan
De facto self-governing island with a high-tech economy and limited formal diplomatic recognition; included as a de facto country per major data sources.
Tajikistan
Landlocked Central Asian country known for rugged mountains and Silk Road history.
Thailand
Southeast Asian kingdom famous for its tourism, rich cultural heritage, and major urban center Bangkok.
Timor-Leste
Young Southeast Asian nation on Timor island that gained independence in 2002, with Portuguese and Tetum as official languages.
Turkey
Transcontinental country with most territory in Asia and a smaller part in Europe; Ankara is the capital and Istanbul its largest city.
Turkmenistan
Central Asian state known for vast gas reserves and a highly centralized government.
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