There are 6 countries that start with the letter “K,” ranging from “Kazakhstan” to “Kyrgyzstan.” Most of these nations sit in Central Asia, East Africa, the Pacific, the Balkans, and the Arabian Peninsula, each with its own landscape, government, and economy. People use lists like this one to compare basic facts, plan travel, or simply learn more about the world’s diverse nations.
Countries are independent territories with their own governments, borders, and populations, recognized by other nations around the world. Some, like Kuwait, hold vast oil wealth and modern skylines, while others, like Kiribati, are small island nations facing rising seas. Kosovo stands out as a young state, having only declared independence from Serbia in 2008.
Below you’ll find the table with the country, capital, population, official language, and description for each entry.
Country: the name of each nation on this list, arranged alphabetically so you can find any one quickly.
Capital: the city where each country’s government is based, useful for geography reference or travel planning.
Population: the approximate number of people living in each country, giving you a sense of its size and scale.
Official Language: the language or languages used in government, education, and daily communication within each country.
Description: a short summary of what makes each country distinct, from its geography to its history and culture.
Countries
| Country | Capital | Population | Official Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | Astana | 19,600,000 | Kazakh |
| Kenya | Nairobi | 55,100,000 | Swahili, English |
| Kiribati | South Tarawa | 130,000 | English, Gilbertese |
| Kosovo | Pristina | 1,800,000 | Albanian, Serbian |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | 4,300,000 | Arabic |
| Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | 6,900,000 | Kyrgyz, Russian |