Explore the 10 Awesome 4-Letter Countries

Aerial sunrise Panoramic view to Yoa lake group of Ounianga kebir lakes at the Ennedi, Chad
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Written by Niccoy Walker

Published: September 24, 2023

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Are you searching for countries that are four letters long? Check out this comprehensive list of the 10 awesome four-letter countries spread across Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Let’s dive in!

1. Chad

Aerial sunrise Panoramic view to Yoa lake group of Ounianga kebir lakes at the Ennedi, Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in

Africa

.

The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country in North-Central Africa bordered by Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. Located on the country’s southwestern border, N’Djamena is the capital city. Chad’s total population is 18 million, and its land area is 496,000 square miles. 

2. Cuba

El Morro Spanish fortress with lighthouse, cannons and Cuban flag in th foreground, with sea in the background, Havana, Cuba

This island four-letter country has a population of 11 million.

This island country lies at the confluence of the Northern Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the second most populous country in the Caribbean, with a population of 11 million and a land area of 42,426 square miles. Havana is the capital city and the primary seaport of Cuba, which is located on the western part of the island.

3. Fiji

Tivua Island, Fiji Islands

The uninhabited island of Monuriki in Fiji hosted 100+ crew members for the filming of

Cast Away

.

Located in the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji is perhaps the prettiest four-letter country. This archipelago contains more than 300 islands. Its two main islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, which is where the capital port city of Suva is located. Fiji has a population of 936,375 people and a total land area of 7,056 square miles.

4. Iran

Iran is the most populous city in West Asia.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is a West Asian country bordered by Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Iraq. It also lies on the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman. Tehran is the capital of Iran and is the most populous city in Western Asia. Iran has a total population of 89 million, and its land area is 636,400 square miles.   

5. Iraq

Erbil, Iraq

Erbil, Iraq is one of the oldest cities in the world.

Located in the Middle East, Iraq is one of the easternmost countries of the Arab world. The country borders Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Baghdad is Iraq’s capital and largest city. The country features a population of 43 million and a total land area of 169,234 square miles.  

6. Laos

Vientiane, the capital Laos, sits along the Mekong River.

The country of Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia and shares borders with China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. The country’s capital is Vientiane, located in the northern region along the Mekong River. As of 2023, this four-letter country has a population of 7.5 million and a total land area of 91,429 square miles.

7. Mali

View of Bamako and the Niger River in Mali

Mali has a population of 23 million.

This landlocked country in West Asia is the eighth largest on the continent and borders Algeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Mauritania. The capital of Mali is Bamako and it’s along the Niger River. This country features a total population of 23 million and has a land area of 478,849 square miles. 

8. Oman

Muttrah Corniche, Muscat, Oman

Muscat is the capital of Oman.

The Sultanate of Oman is a West Asian country on the Arabian Peninsula’s southeastern coast and spans the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Oman shares borders with Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Oman’s capital is Muscat, which sits on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It’s a port capital surrounded by desert and mountains. The country has a total population of 4.6 million and a land area of 119,499 square miles.     

9. Peru

LIMA, PERU: Panoramic view of Lima from Miraflores.

Peru is home to Machu Picchu.

The country of Peru is in South America, where it’s home to Machu Picchu and part of the Amazon Rainforest. Along with the Pacific Ocean to the west, Peru borders Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, and Bolivia. Peru’s capital and commercial and industrial center is Lima. You will find it on Rimac River’s south bank. This country has a total population of 34 million and a land area of 496,171 square miles.  

10. Togo

Coco Beach in Avepozo, Togo, West Africa.

Togo is a sub-Saharan country in West Africa.

The Togolese Republic, or Togo, is a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea. Along with the Gulf, Togo shares borders with Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin. This sub-Saharan country has a population of 8.6 million and a land area of 21,925 square miles. Lome is the capital of Togo, which sits along the Atlantic coast on the Gulf of Guinea. It is an important transport and commercial center. 

A Recap of the 10 4-Letter Countries

Number4-Letter CountriesContinentPopulationLand Area (Square Miles)
Number4-Letter CountriesContinentPopulationLand Area (square miles)
#1ChadAfrica18 million496,000 
#2CubaNorth America11 million42,426
#3FijiAustralia936,3757,056
#4IranAsia89 million636,400
#5IraqAsia43 million169,234
#6LaosAsia7.5 million91,429
#7MaliAsia23 million478,800
#8OmanAsia4.6 million119,499
#9PeruSouth America34 million496,200
#10TogoAfrica8.6 million21,925


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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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