How Many Countries Begin With P? I Named 7 Out of 10, Can You Get All 10?

I love a good geography quiz, and this one got me. Someone asked me how many countries begin with P, and I just froze. I could think of Pakistan right away, because I live here, and then my mind went blank for a bit.

Turns out there are only 10 countries in the whole world that start with the letter P. Ten! Out of 195 countries, that is a really small group. I sat down and tried to name them all, and I got 7 out of 10. Not bad, but not perfect either.

So I made this little quiz for you. It is super simple, and you will learn the full list along the way. Can you beat my score and get all 10? Let us find out.

What Is This Countries Beginning With P Quiz

This quiz is a simple name-them-all game. You get 10 clues, one for each country that starts with P. Each clue tells you something about the country, like where it is or what its capital city is. Your job is to type the name of the country. If you get stuck, there is a hint button that gives you a small extra clue. There is no timer and no pressure, just you and the map in your head.

How To Play

Playing is easy. First, read the clue. It might name the capital city or the region the country sits in. Second, type your answer in the box. Spelling counts, so try your best, though the quiz also accepts a few common spellings. Third, use the hint if you need it. And last, keep going till you finish all 10. I got 7 on my first try, and I missed two island countries I had honestly never thought much about.

Complete List of All 10 Countries Beginning With P

Here is the full list, with each capital city and one quick fact to help you remember them.

Country	Capital	One Quick Fact
Pakistan	Islamabad	Home to K2, the second highest mountain in the world at 8,611 metres.
Palau	Ngerulmud	A tiny Pacific island country with only about 18,000 people.
Palestine	Ramallah (administrative capital)	A Middle Eastern state with history going back thousands of years.
Panama	Panama City	Home to the Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Papua New Guinea	Port Moresby	Has more than 800 living languages, more than any other country.
Paraguay	Asuncion	A landlocked South American country, home to the huge Itaipu Dam.
Peru	Lima	Home to Machu Picchu, the famous Inca city high in the Andes.
Philippines	Manila	Made up of about 7,641 islands in Southeast Asia.
Poland	Warsaw	Marie Curie, the famous scientist, was born in Warsaw.
Portugal	Lisbon	One of the oldest countries in Europe, with borders set way back in 1297.

Fun Facts And Stats About Countries Beginning With P

Only 10 out of 195 countries start with P. That is just about 5 percent of all the countries on Earth. Pretty rare, right?

The biggest P country by land is Peru, at about 1.29 million square kilometres. The smallest is Palau, with only around 459 square kilometres of land. That means Peru is roughly 2,800 times bigger than Palau. Crazy difference.

The most crowded one is Pakistan, with over 240 million people. That is more than double the Philippines, which comes next with about 117 million. And the least crowded is Palau again, with fewer people than many small towns.

P countries are spread across five regions: Asia, Europe, Oceania, Central America and South America. But here is a fun one, not a single country starting with P is in Africa. I did not expect that.

Why Knowing P Countries Makes Geography Easier

When you learn countries by their first letter, your brain gets little hooks to hang facts on. Instead of one giant blurry list of 195 names, you get small groups that are easy to picture. The P group is perfect for this because it is so small.

It also makes quizzes and school tests way less scary. Once you know there are only 10, you can count them on your fingers. And when someone mentions the Panama Canal or Machu Picchu in class, you will already know which countries they belong to. That feels good, trust me.

Conclusion

So there you have it, all 10 countries that begin with P, from Pakistan to Portugal. I got 7 out of 10 on my first go, and now I am aiming for a perfect 10. Take the quiz above, check the table if you get stuck, and see if you can beat me. And if you do get all 10, well, you officially know your P countries better than I did.

Smart Tips For Teachers, Kids And Quiz Lovers Tackling Countries Beginning With P

If you are a teacher, turn this into a classroom race. Split the class into teams and see who names all 10 first. Kids love a race, and the small list keeps it fair for everyone.

If you are a parent, try it at the dinner table. Give one clue at a time and let the kids shout out answers. Start with the easy ones like Pakistan and Peru, then move to the tricky island countries.

And if you are just a quiz lover like me, play it once, then play it again a week later. The second time is always easier, and that is how the names really stick in your memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries start with the letter P?

There are 10 countries that start with P: Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland and Portugal.

Which is the biggest country that begins with P?

Peru is the biggest, with about 1.29 million square kilometres of land. That makes it the 19th largest country in the world.

Which P country has the most people?

Pakistan has the most people by far, with over 240 million. It is the fifth most populated country on the planet.

Are there any countries beginning with P in Africa?

No, there are none. The 10 P countries are spread across Asia, Europe, Oceania, Central America and South America, but Africa has zero.

What is the smallest country beginning with P?

Palau is the smallest. It is a Pacific island nation with about 459 square kilometres of land and only around 18,000 people.