21 Countries That Start with the Letter 'B'

17 UN Nation Countries That Start with ‘B’

There are 17 recognized United Nations member countries* that start with the letter ‘B’:

#	Country Name	Emoji Flag	UN Nation	Alpha 3 Code	Population (2022)	Continent
1	Bahamas (the)	🇧🇸	Yes	BHS	409,984	Americas
2	Bahrain	🇧🇭	Yes	BHR	1,472,233	Asia
3	Bangladesh	🇧🇩	Yes	BGD	171,186,372	Asia
4	Barbados	🇧🇧	Yes	BRB	281,635	Americas
5	Belarus	🇧🇾	Yes	BLR	9,208,701	Europe
6	Belgium	🇧🇪	Yes	BEL	11,669,446	Europe
7	Belize	🇧🇿	Yes	BLZ	405,272	Americas
8	Benin	🇧🇯	Yes	BEN	13,352,864	Africa
9	Bhutan	🇧🇹	Yes	BTN	782,455	Asia
10	Bolivia	🇧🇴	Yes	BOL	12,224,110	Americas
11	Bosnia and Herzegovina	🇧🇦	Yes	BIH	3,233,526	Europe
12	Botswana	🇧🇼	Yes	BWA	2,630,296	Africa
13	Brazil	🇧🇷	Yes	BRA	215,313,498	Americas
14	Brunei	🇧🇳	Yes	BRN	449,002	Asia
15	Bulgaria	🇧🇬	Yes	BGR	6,465,097	Europe
16	Burkina Faso	🇧🇫	Yes	BFA	22,673,762	Africa
17	Burundi	🇧🇮	Yes	BDI	12,889,576	Africa

*UN Nation Countries are sovereign states recognized by the United Nations as members, signifying their acceptance and participation in global diplomacy and international law. These nations have full independence and control over their internal and external affairs, and they contribute to shaping global decisions and policies through their participation in the UN.

4 Non-UN Recognized Entities That Start with ‘B’

There are 4 non-UN recognized entities* that start with the letter “B”:

#	Country Name	Emoji Flag	UN Nation	Alpha 3 Code	Population (2022)	Continent
1	Bermuda	🇧🇲	No	BMU	63,532	Americas
2	Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba	🇧🇶	No	BES		Americas
3	Bouvet Island	🇧🇻	No	BVT		Antarctica
4	British Indian Ocean Territory (the)	🇮🇴	No	IOT		Asia

*Non-UN Recognized Entities are geopolitical units without full recognition as independent nations by the United Nations, encompassing territories, dependencies, autonomous regions, protectorates, and de facto states. While not standalone nations, they exhibit varying degrees of self-governance and contribute significantly to cultural diversity, economic systems, and global affairs.

Countries with “B” on the World Map

Countries with B: FAQs

Is Bermuda a country?

Bermuda, represented by the flag 🇧🇲, is not an independent country. It is a British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean. While it has its own constitution and government that handles local affairs, the United Kingdom is responsible for its defense and foreign affairs.

Are Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba a country?

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, represented by the flag 🇧🇶, are not independent countries. They are special municipalities within the country of the Netherlands, often referred to as the Caribbean Netherlands. They are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but they are not part of the European Union.

Is Bouvet Island a country?

Bouvet Island, represented by the flag 🇧🇻, is not an independent country. It is an uninhabited territory and is the most remote island in the world. It’s a dependent territory of Norway, which is responsible for its administration and management.