This list includes 4 European Countries that start with M, from “Malta” to “Montenegro”. They range from small island states to mountainous Balkan nations, useful for students, travelers, and teachers.

European Countries that start with M are sovereign states in Europe whose English short names begin with the letter M. Notable examples include Malta, one of the world’s smallest EU members, and Montenegro, a recent independent Balkan state.

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

Capital: The city shown is the official or de facto seat of government, indicating where national administration sits.

Population: Provides the latest estimate and year so you can compare country sizes and plan research or travel expectations.

Official language(s): Names the legally recognised language(s) used in government and daily life, helping you understand communication, education, and cultural context.

European Countries that start with M

CountryFlag (emoji)CapitalPopulation (year)
Malta🇲🇹Valletta (official)516,000 (2023)
Moldova🇲🇩Chișinău (official)2,600,000 (2023)
Monaco🇲🇨Monaco (Monaco-Ville)39,000 (2023)
Montenegro🇲🇪Podgorica (official; Cetinje historic)620,000 (2023)

Descriptions

Malta
Official languages Maltese and English; EU member island in the central Mediterranean, known for historic Valletta and a strong tourism sector.
Moldova
Official language Romanian; landlocked Eastern European country with a breakaway region (Transnistria) and a notable wine industry.
Monaco
Official language French; sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, a microstate ruled by a prince, famed for casinos, yachting and finance.
Montenegro
Official language Montenegrin (Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian recognized); Adriatic coastal state, former Yugoslav republic, independent since 2006.
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