This list includes 2 European Countries that start with K, from “Kazakhstan” to “Kosovo”. They range from a large transcontinental state to a partially recognized Balkan country. It’s useful for students, travelers, teachers and curious readers seeking a quick, authoritative A–Z reference.

European countries that start with K are sovereign states or partially recognized entities whose English short name begins with the letter K. For example, Kazakhstan spans both Europe and Asia, while Kosovo’s independence remains disputed by some countries.

Below you’ll find the table with capital, population and official language(s).

Capital: The capital names the country’s seat of government or main administrative center, so you can identify political hubs at a glance.

Population: Shows the latest official estimate and year, helping you compare country size and plan travel or study considerations.

Official language(s): Lists one or more nationally recognized languages so you understand linguistic context for communication and education.

European Countries that start with K

CountryFlagCapitalOfficial language(s)
Kazakhstan🇰🇿AstanaKazakh, Russian
Kosovo(XK)PristinaAlbanian, Serbian

Descriptions

Kazakhstan
19,500,000 (2023); sovereign transcontinental state with a small area west of the Ural River in Europe; capital Astana; Kazakh is the state language and Russian is used officially
Kosovo
1,800,000 (2023); partially recognized de facto state in Southeast Europe that declared independence from Serbia in 2008; capital Pristina; Albanian and Serbian are official
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