This list includes 2 European Countries that start with F, from “Finland” to “France”. They span Nordic and Western Europe and are popular with students and travelers.

European countries that start with F are sovereign states in Europe whose English short names begin with the letter F. France is famous for its cuisine and culture, while Finland is known for education and forests.

Below you’ll find the table with capital, population and official languages.

Capital: The capital shows the country’s administrative or de facto seat, helping you locate political and cultural centers.

Population: Latest official estimate and year, so you can compare country sizes and plan visits or studies.

Official language(s): Lists recognized national languages to help you prepare for communication and cultural context.

European Countries that start with F

CountryFlag (emoji)CapitalPopulation & Official language(s)
France🇫🇷Paris67,500,000 (2023, UN) – French
Finland🇫🇮Helsinki5,570,000 (2023, UN) – Finnish; Swedish (national; Sámi official regionally)

Descriptions

France
Western Europe; sovereign, transcontinental state with European mainland and overseas regions; founding EU member and permanent UN Security Council member, known for culture, cuisine, fashion and major economy.
Finland
Northern Europe (Nordic); sovereign EU and Schengen member, known for forests, lakes, high education standards and strong welfare system; Swedish is a co-official language.
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