This list covers 11 countries, running alphabetically from “Namibia” to “Norway.” They span four continents and range from tiny island nations to some of the most populous countries on Earth, each with its own capital, language, and cultural identity. People use lists like this one to compare basic facts quickly, plan travel, or simply learn more about the world’s diverse nations.

Countries are independent political territories with their own governments, borders, and populations. Some, like Nauru, are so small you could walk across them in an afternoon, while others, like Nigeria, are home to hundreds of millions of people and a thriving film industry known as Nollywood. Every country brings its own mix of geography, tradition, and history to the table.

Below you’ll find the table with the country, capital, population, official language, flag, and a short description for each one.

Country: the official name of each nation, listed in alphabetical order so you can find any of them at a glance.

Capital: the city where each country’s government is based, useful if you’re studying geography or planning a visit.

Population: the approximate number of people living in each country, giving you a quick sense of its size and scale.

Official Language: the language or languages used for government and daily communication, helpful if you’re curious about local culture.

Flag: the national flag emoji for each country, a quick visual way to recognize it.

Description: a short summary of what makes each country distinct, from its landscape to its history and traditions.

Countries

CountryCapitalPopulationOfficial LanguageFlag
NamibiaWindhoek2,600,000English๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
NauruYaren12,500Nauruan, English๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ท
NepalKathmandu30,000,000Nepali๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต
NetherlandsAmsterdam17,800,000Dutch๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
New ZealandWellington5,200,000English, Mฤori, NZ Sign Language๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
NicaraguaManagua6,900,000Spanish๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
NigerNiamey27,000,000French๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช
NigeriaAbuja223,000,000English๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
North KoreaPyongyang26,000,000Korean๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต
North MacedoniaSkopje1,800,000Macedonian๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
NorwayOslo5,500,000Norwegian๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด

Descriptions

Namibia
A southern African nation famous for the red dunes of the Namib Desert and vast, starkly beautiful landscapes teeming with wildlife.
Nauru
A tiny Pacific island nation and the world’s third-smallest country, once wealthy from phosphate mining but now facing environmental challenges.
Nepal
A Himalayan country home to Mount Everest, rich Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth.
Netherlands
A low-lying European country known for its canals, windmills, tulip fields, and clever water-management engineering that keeps much of it dry.
New Zealand
An island nation in the South Pacific celebrated for dramatic scenery, Mฤori culture, and its starring role as the backdrop for “The Lord of the Rings.”
Nicaragua
A Central American country of volcanoes, lakes, and colonial cities, known as the “land of lakes and volcanoes.”
Niger
A landlocked West African nation largely covered by the Sahara Desert, with a young population and a rich Sahelian cultural heritage.
Nigeria
Africa’s most populous country, a major oil producer and cultural powerhouse known for Nollywood films and vibrant music scenes.
North Korea
An isolated East Asian state officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, run under a single-party communist government.
North Macedonia
A landlocked Balkan nation with ancient roots, known for Lake Ohrid and its historic ties to Alexander the Great’s homeland.
Norway
A Scandinavian country famed for dramatic fjords, the Northern Lights, and a strong economy built on oil wealth and fishing.
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