Exploring The World: A Complete List Of Countries That Start With A

• Capital: Kabul
• Population: 38.9 million
• Area: 652,864 sq km
• Official Language(s): Pashto, Dari
• Famous For: Diverse landscape, cultural sites, and manufactured products

This beautiful country lies in Asia and it is a multiethnic nation. Afghanistan is in the middle of fellow Asian countries like Iran, Pakistan, China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and lastly Tajikistan.

Afghani people live in the fertile valleys between the mountains, where they grow crops as well as tend their animals. But for the fields, only twenty percent of the land is used. Besides these things, Afghanistan has a rich cultural heritage and a fascinating past.

• Capital: Tirana
• Population: 2.9 million
• Area: 28,748 sq km
• Official Language: Albanian
• Famous for: Its natural beauty, mountainous landscape, and wonderful beaches.

A small European country Albania is located in southern Europe and neighboring North Macedonia, Kosovo, Greece, and Montenegro. No other language comes close or is similar to the Albanian language.

It is most renowned for its breathtaking beaches and hilly terrain. Albania's distinct culture and language have traditionally made it Europe's dark horse. One of the rare nations in Europe with a majority of Muslims is Albania.

• Capital: Algiers
• Population: 45.6 million
• Area: 2,381,741 sq km
• Official Language(s): Arabic, Berber
• Famous for: Natural resources, culture, as well as historical sites

Algeria is situated near the coast of North Africa. The country's Arabic name, al-Jazair, which translates to "the islands," is Anglicized as "Alergia." This is a reference to the four main islands that existed off the Algerian coast until 1525 AD when they were connected to the mainland.

Despite being an Arab nation, it nonetheless contains many cultural artifacts from its period as a French colony. The residential complexes and shops that border numerous city blocks in the capital city of Algiers are clearly French in nature.

• Capital: Andorra la Vella
• Population: 77,000
• Area: 468 sq km
• Official Language: Catalan
• Famous for: Natural resources, Ski resorts, and mountain scenery

Andorra is one of the European countries that is not much known. It is a small landlocked country which lies between two European giants France and Spain. It is quite popular for its skiing and intriguing fusion of Spanish and French culture.

Some people from Andorra can speak fluent Catalan and some even identify as Catalonian, which shows the country's proximity to Barcelona and Catalan identity.

• Capital: Luanda
• Population: 37.9 million
• Area: 1,246,700 sq km
• Official Language: Portuguese
• Famous for: Oil, diamonds, metals, etc

Bordered by fellow African countries Namibia, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola lies on southern Africa's western coast.

The people from Angola speak the Portuguese language as Portugal conquered the country in the 1500s AD. But, because of its colonial heritage, there are around 46 other unofficial languages spoken there, primarily Bantu languages.

Their population is among the youngest in the world with an average age of just 15.9. The horizontal crimson and black stripes of the Angolan flag stand for both the African people and communism. A yellow insignia with a star in the middle represents growth and internationalism.

• Capital: St. John's
• Population: 97,000
• Area: 442 sq km
• Official Language: English
• Famous for: Beaches, history, culture, and natural beauty

The Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda, is an island that is situated in the center of the Caribbean Sea. Antigua as well as Barbuda are the two largest of the dozens of islands that make up the group.

Tons of people visit here every year, to take advantage of the wonderful weather and crystal-clear water. The early Indigenous residents of Barbuda called the island "Wa'omoni," which is said to mean "Island of Herons."

• Capital: Buenos Aires
• Population: 45.8 million
• Area: 2,780,400 sq km
• Official Language: Spanish
• Famous for: Tango, cuisine, and landscapes, along with the Andes Mountains, Pampas grasslands, and Patagonian wilderness.

Argentina is most commonly known as the footballing nation. It is one of South America's biggest nations, and the name is derived from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is often called the "Paris of South America" because it resembles European culture. There are also a variety of options for tourist attractions here in Argentina.

• Capital: Yerevan
• Population: 2.9 million
• Area: 29,743 sq km
• Official Language: Armenian
• Famous for: Ancient history, rich cultural heritage, and stunning monasteries and mountain scenery

Between Europe and Asia lies the beautiful country of Armenia. It is one of the world's oldest nations. The Armenians call themselves Hayq and their own nation Hyastan.

After separating from the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia, which had been controlled by several empires, at last experienced independence. The post-Soviet years have unfortunately not been very good.

• Capital: Oranjestad
• Population: Approximately 107,000
• Area: 180 sq km
• Official Language: Dutch and Papiamento
• Famous for: Beaches, Arikok National Park, sunny weather, and vibrant culture

This small country Aruba is one of the islands in the Southern Caribbean Sea's Lesser Antilles. it is only around 15 miles off the Venezuela coast. From Puerto Rico to the northeastern coast of South America, a group of islands known as the Lesser Antilles form an arc.

The Virgin Islands, Saint Martin, Guadeloupe, Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Curacao, and Bonaire are a few of the islands that make up the Lesser Antilles.

The Leeward Antilles are a group of islands that are north of the Venezuelan coast. This collection of islands includes Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, and a number of Venezuelan islands.

• Capital: Canberra
• Population: 25.9 million
• Area: 7,692,024 sq km
• Official Language: English
• Famous for: Wildlife, landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef, and vast Outback wilderness

The Country in Oceania, Australia is the largest nation there. It is derived from the Latin word australis, which means "Southern." Hence, before becoming a permanent community in the middle of the 19th century, it was a well-known British penal colony.

Australia is home to some of the most intriguing creatures in the world, many of which can not be found anywhere else.

• Capital: Vienna
• Population: 8.9 million
• Area: 83,879 sq km
• Official Language: German
• Famous for: Beautiful mountainous terrain and sweeping landscapes

It is a small landlocked nation in Europe, located east of Germany. The name derives from the ancient high German term Ostarrichi, which means "Eastern realm," and was first used for the territory bordering Bavaria in 996 AD.

The official language is German, which is spoken by around 98% of the population. Other minority languages include Croatian, Hungarian, and Slovak. It is quite a popular country, mostly known for its absolutely stunning alpine beauty.

• Capital: Baku
• Population: 10.2 million
• Area: 86,600 sq km
• Official Language: Azerbaijani
• Famous for: Natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique cuisine

Azerbaijan is a country located at the border between Western Asia and Eastern Europe and that makes it a continental country. They are also known as the land of fire because they are rich in natural gas and oils.

Since fire has always been the symbol of their capital Baku, it is known as the land of fire. By announcing its independence from Russia, Azerbaijan became the first with a majority of Muslims to become a democracy. 

It became the first Muslim country and one of the first countries in the world to allow women to vote, because of the women's suffrage movement that spread throughout several European countries.