Discover the 23 Incredible 10-Letter Countries

Written by Niccoy Walker
Updated: October 31, 2023
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Are you searching for all of the countries with 10 letters in their name? Well, search no more! Here is the comprehensive list of the 23 incredible 10-letter countries, including some interesting facts about each country!

1. Azerbaijan

Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan stradles two continents.

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Bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, Azerbaijan is a Middle Eastern country that sits on two continents – Europe and Asia. Baku is its capital city and is famed for its medieval inner city, which includes a 15th-century royal retreat and a stone Maiden Tower.

2. Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

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The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a South Asian country and one of the most densely populated in the world, featuring 200 million people in 57,000 square miles. This country sits east of India and is well known for its lush vegetation, abundant waterways, and the royal Bengal tiger

3. El Salvador

Sunset View Golden Hour of the Historic Center of the City of San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America

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Located in Central America, El Salvador shares borders with the Pacific Ocean, Honduras, and Guatemala. San Salvador is the nation’s capital and largest city, and the country features a total population of 6.5 million. El Salvador is known as the Land of Volcanoes due to its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

4. Guadeloupe

drone shot overlooking Island Town in Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is a gorgeous island nation.

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This island nation is an archipelago of more than 12 islands, islets, and rocks in the Southern Caribbean Sea. Guadeloupe is a North American country and an overseas department and region of France. Its largest islands consist of long stretches of white sand beaches, sugarcane fields, waterfalls, and volcanoes. 

5. Ivory Coast

View of Man city. Ivory Coast. Africa.

Ivory Coast is famous for its rainforest preserve.

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The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast, is on the southern coast of West Africa. Abidjan is the country’s urban center, where it sits on the Atlantic coast. This country is famous for its rainforest preserve, French-colonial architecture, and beach resorts.

6. Kazakhstan

View over Almaty with snow capped mountains in the background, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a former Soviet Republic.

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This landlocked country is primarily in Central Asia, with some portions extending into Europe. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic and extends from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Mountains. This country is famous for its cultural melting pot and beautiful natural scenery.

7. Kyrgyzstan

Wavy mountains at sunset of the Toktogul reservoir, Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan features breathtaking scenery.

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Lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir Mountain ranges, Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked Central Asia country. More than 90% of this country is covered in mountains, which offer breathtaking views and recreational opportunities, like hiking and skiing. Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan.

8. Luxembourg

Luxembourg. Old Bridge - Passerelle Bridge Or Luxembourg Viaduct In Luxembourg.

Luxembourg is a country in Western Europe.

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Known officially as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, this small landlocked nation resides in Western Europe. It borders Belgium, France, and Germany and is a mostly rural country with dense forests, parks, and rocky gorges. Despite its small size, Luxembourg is one of the most powerful investment centers in Europe.

9. Madagascar

Beautiful dream paradise beach in Masoala national park, Madagascar. Blue sky and clear sea, Wilderness virgin nature scene

This beautiful dream paradise beach is in Masoala National Park, Madagascar.

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The Republic of Madagascar is an island country on the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the second-largest island country and the fourth-largest island in the world. Along with the main island, this country also features numerous smaller islands. Madagascar split from the continent of Africa during the early Jurassic period, 180 million years ago.

10. Martinique

Mount Pelée

Martinique has a unique blend of cultures.

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Known as the “Pearl of the Antilles,” Martinique is an island country in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. It is an overseas region of France, and its culture is a unique blend of French, African, Caribbean, and West Indian. Martinique is known for its many cultural institutions, including dozens of museums and festivals.

11. Mauritania

Mauritania is largely covered by desert land.

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The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a sovereign country in Northwest Africa. This country shares borders with the Atlantic Ocean, the Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. Nearly two-thirds of this country is enveloped by the Sahara Desert, and it is one of the least densely populated nations in the world. 

12. Micronesia

Aerial View of the City of Koror (Palau, Micronesia)

Micronesia consists of more than 600 islands.

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Spreading across the Western Pacific Ocean, Micronesia is an island country that consists of more than 600 islands. The country of Micronesia features four main island states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap. The region is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and wreck dive sites. 

13. Montenegro

Kotor, Montenegro, Adriatic Sea

Kotor Bay is one of the most beautiful places on the Adriatic Sea, featuring old tiny villages.

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Black Mountain, or Montenegro, is a Southeast European country that shares borders with the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia. This beautiful country features a narrow strip of beaches, fortified towns, glacial lakes, and limestone peaks. 

14. Mozambique

Aerial view of Maputo, capital city of Mozambique, Africa

Mozambique has popular beaches and marine parks.

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This Southern African nation sits along the Indian Ocean coastline and is the 35th largest country in the world. Mozambique features popular beaches, marine parks, coral islands, and mangrove-covered islands. This country is a former Portuguese colony, so it has a rich diversity and many dialects.  

15. New Zealand

Aerial view on a remote ocean coast with small coves and mountains on the background. Coromandel, New Zealand.

Cathedral Cove is off Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.

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The island country of New Zealand, perhaps the most beautiful 10-letter country, is in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean and consists of two major landmasses – the North and South Islands. However, it includes more than 700 smaller islands. New Zealand is one of the most unique countries on Earth, with sweeping landscapes and diverse wildlife.  

16. North Korea

Cityscape of modern Pyongyang from Juche Tower - capital of North Korea

North Korea is a hermit kingdom.

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This country may be the least safe 10-letter country. Officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, North Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. It shares borders with China, Russia, and South Korea. North Korea is a hermit Kingdom because of how it isolates itself from the world.

17. Saint Lucia

Most Beautiful Islands in the World - Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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Gaining independence from Britain in 1979, Saint Lucia is an island country in the Eastern Caribbean of North America and one of the prettiest 10-letter countries. This lush country is home to volcanic beaches, tapered mountains, reef-diving sites, rainforest trails, and fishing villages. It is also a popular cruise port and features luxury resorts. 

18. Seychelles

The archipelago of Seychelles features stunning beaches and coral reefs.

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Seychelles is the smallest and least populated country in Africa. It is an archipelago consisting of 115 islands off East Africa in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles is a popular destination and one of the most expensive countries to visit on the continent. It is home to beautiful beaches, coral reefs, nature reserves, and mountain rainforests. 

19. South Korea

Aerial shot of cityscape and a beautiful river at sunset in Ulsan, South Korea

This aerial shot is of a cityscape and beautiful river at sunset in Ulsan, South Korea.

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Located in East Asia on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea has diverse landscapes, from high-tech cities and subtropical islands to rural countryside and fishing villages. South Korea is renowned across the world for its pop culture and movies.

20. South Sudan

Aerial of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, with the river Nile running in the middle. Juba downtown is upper middle close to the river, and the airport can be seen upper left. The picture is from the south to the north.

South Sudan is home to one of the largest mammal migrations on Earth.

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This landlocked country is located in East-central Africa, where it shares borders with Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. South Sudan is known for its national parks and as being home to one of the largest mammal migrations on Earth.

21. Tajikistan

View from Hissar Fortress, Tajikistan

Tajikistan is famous for its Islamic architecture.

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Located in Central Asia, Tajikistan is a landlocked country that shares borders with Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China. This country features rugged and stunning scenery popular for hiking and climbing. It is famous for its Islamic architecture and mosques and for its fast-flowing mountain streams that have great hydroelectric power.

22. Timor Leste

Aerial photo of Dili, Timor-Leste

Timor Leste is a Southeast Asian country.

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This Southeast Asian nation occupies half the island of Timor, where it is surrounded by immense marine life and coral reefs. In fact, the country is home to some of the most biodiverse waters in the world, featuring 600 different reef-building coral species. It also has a rich cultural heritage, rugged mountains, and beautiful beaches.  

23. Uzbekistan

Tashkent city, capital and largest city of Uzbekistan

Tashkent City is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan.

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Part of the Turkic world, Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia and is a former Soviet republic. It’s famous for its link to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route. It also contains many mosques, mausoleums, orchards, and vineyards.  

A Recap of the 23 10-letter Countries

Number10-Letter CountriesContinent
#1AzerbaijanAsia, Europe
#2BangladeshAsia
#3El SalvadorCentral America
#4GuadeloupeNorth America
#5Ivory Coast Africa
#6KazakhstanAsia, Europe
#7KyrgyzstanAsia
#8LuxembourgEurope
#9MadagascarAfrica
#10MartiniqueNorth America
#11MauritaniaAfrica
#12MicronesiaOceania
#13Montenegro Europe
#14MozambiqueAfrica
#15New ZealandOceania
#16North KoreaAsia
#17Saint LuciaNorth America
#18SeychellesAfrica
#19South KoreaAsia
#20South SudanAfrica
#21TajikistanAsia
#22Timor LesteAsia
#23UzbekistanAsia

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Niccoy is a professional writer for A-Z Animals, and her primary focus is on birds, travel, and interesting facts of all kinds. Niccoy has been writing and researching about travel, nature, wildlife, and business for several years and holds a business degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver. A resident of Florida, Niccoy enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time at the beach.

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