This list includes 3 European Countries that start with N, from “Netherlands” to “Norway”. These entries are sovereign states whose English short names begin with N, useful for students, travelers and teachers.
European Countries that start with N are sovereign states in Europe whose English short names begin with the letter N. Notably, “North Macedonia” added “North” in 2019 after resolving a long-standing name dispute with Greece.
Below you’ll find the table with Capital, Population and Official language(s).
Capital: The capital column shows each country’s capital and notes official or de facto seats of government.
Population: Latest official estimate plus year, so you can compare country sizes at a glance.
Official language(s): Lists the recognized national or official languages and helps you understand common spoken languages.
European Countries that start with N
| Country | Flag | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 🇳🇱 | Amsterdam (official); government in The Hague (seat of government) | 17,800,000 (2023) |
| North Macedonia | 🇲🇰 | Skopje (official) | 2,080,000 (2023) |
| Norway | 🇳🇴 | Oslo (official) | 5,500,000 (2023) |