How Many Countries Starting With I Can You Name? I Got 7 Out of 8
I always thought naming countries that start with the letter I would be easy. I mean, there are only eight of them in the whole world, so how hard can it be? I sat down with this quiz yesterday and, honestly, it took me longer than I want to admit.
I got 7 out of 8. Not bad, but not perfect either. The one I missed was Iran. I just blanked on it completely, which still annoys me a little because I knew the capital was Tehran. But that is what makes quizzes fun, right?
Here is a fun fact to start with: out of 195 countries in the world, only 8 start with the letter I. That is just about 4 percent. So this is a short quiz, but do not let that fool you. Take the quiz below and see if you can beat my score.
What Is This Countries Starting With I Quiz
It is a simple name the country game. You get a clue, like a capital city, and you type the country that starts with I. There are 8 questions, one for each country. No timer and no pressure, just you and your geography brain.
I made this for quiz lovers, for kids doing school projects, and for teachers who need a quick classroom activity. It takes about two or three minutes to finish, maybe less if you are fast.
How To Play
Playing is super easy. Read the clue, type the country name in the box, and press the check button. If you get stuck, hit the hint button for a small nudge in the right direction. Your score shows up at the end.
One small tip from me: type the full country name and watch your spelling. The quiz does not care about capital letters, so “italy” works just as well as “Italy”.
Complete List of All 8 Countries Starting With I
Before you play, here is the full list with each capital and one fun fact. You can read it first, or be brave and skip straight to the quiz. I will not judge.
| Country | Capital | One Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Reykjavik | Iceland has no mosquitoes at all. None. The cold climate keeps them away. |
| India | New Delhi | India is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, the largest archipelago on Earth. |
| Iran | Tehran | Iran is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, going back thousands of years. |
| Iraq | Baghdad | Around 1,200 years ago, Baghdad was the biggest city in the world. |
| Ireland | Dublin | Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because all the rain keeps it so green. |
| Israel | Jerusalem | The Dead Sea, on Israel’s border, sits about 430 meters below sea level, the lowest land point on Earth. |
| Italy | Rome | Italy has about 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country. |
Fun Facts And Stats About Countries Starting With I
These eight countries are more interesting than they look at first glance. India alone has more people than the other seven I countries put together, many times over. And Indonesia stretches across three time zones, which I found hard to believe until I checked a map.
Iceland is the tiny one of the group. It has only about 390,000 people, and around a third of them live in the capital, Reykjavik. On the other side, Italy welcomes tens of millions of visitors every year, which is more than its own population of about 59 million. These are the kinds of numbers that make geography fun for me.
Why Knowing I Countries Makes Geography Easier
Learning countries by letter might sound silly, but it really works. When you group them like this, your brain remembers them better. I still remember all eight I countries because of this quiz, and I bet you will too.
It also helps in real life. Pub quizzes, school tests, trivia nights, and even crosswords love asking about country lists. Knowing that there are exactly 8 countries starting with I is the kind of fact that wins you points.
Handy Tips On Countries Starting With I For Teachers, Kids And Quiz Lovers
If you are a teacher, use this quiz as a five minute warm up. Let students play in pairs. It gets a bit loud, but in a good way.
If you are a kid, or a parent helping one, learn the capitals first. Rome is Italy, Dublin is Ireland, and just like that you already know two of the eight.
And if you are a quiz lover like me, try naming all eight from memory before you look at the table above. I could only get six that way. Saying the names out loud helps them stick, by the way. It feels silly, but it works.
FAQs About Countries Starting With I
How many countries start with the letter I?
Only eight: Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, and Italy. That is out of 195 countries in the whole world.
Which country starting with I has the most people?
India, by a huge margin. It has over 1.4 billion people, which is more than the other seven combined several times over.
Which is the biggest I country by land?
Indonesia. It covers about 1.9 million square kilometers and is spread over more than 17,000 islands.
Which is the smallest?
By land, it is Israel, at about 22,000 square kilometers. By population, it is Iceland, with fewer than 400,000 people.
Are Ireland, Iceland, and Italy all in Europe?
Yes. Three of the eight I countries are in Europe. The rest are in Asia and the Middle East.
Conclusion
So that is my little geography challenge. Eight countries, one letter, and a score of 7 out of 8 for me. Not perfect, but I had fun, and honestly that is what counts.
Now it is your turn. Take the quiz above, share it with a friend, and see who knows their I countries better. And if you get all eight right, I will be genuinely impressed.
