15 Countries That Start with the Letter "N"

12 UN Nation Countries That Start with “N”

There are 12 recognized United Nations member countries* that start with the letter “N”:

#	Country Name	Emoji Flag	UN Nation	Alpha 3 Code	Population (2022)	Continent
1	Namibia	🇳🇦	Yes	NAM	2,567,012	Africa
2	Nauru	🇳🇷	Yes	NRU	12,668	Oceania
3	Nepal	🇳🇵	Yes	NPL	30,547,580	Asia
4	Netherlands (the)	🇳🇱	Yes	NLD	17,703,090	Europe
5	New Zealand	🇳🇿	Yes	NZL	5,124,100	Oceania
6	Nicaragua	🇳🇮	Yes	NIC	6,948,392	Americas
7	Niger	🇳🇪	Yes	NER	26,207,977	Africa
8	Nigeria	🇳🇬	Yes	NGA	218,541,212	Africa
9	Norfolk Island	🇳🇫	Yes	NFK		Oceania
10	North Macedonia	🇲🇰	Yes	MKD	2,057,679	Europe
11	Northern Mariana Islands	🇲🇵	Yes	MNP	49,551	Oceania
12	Norway	🇳🇴	Yes	NOR	5,457,127	Europe

*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.

3 Non-UN Recognized Entities That Start with “N”

There are 3 non-UN recognized entities* that start with the letter “N”:

#	Country Name	Emoji Flag	UN Nation	Alpha 3 Code	Population (2022)	Continent
1	New Caledonia	🇳🇨	No	NCL	276,780	Oceania
2	Niue	🇳🇺	No	NIU		Oceania
3	North Korea	🇰🇵	No	PRK	26,069,416	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.

15 Countries That Start with the Letter “N”

12 UN Nation Countries That Start with “N”

3 Non-UN Recognized Entities That Start with “N”

Countries with “N” on the World Map