Countries in T: List of countries that start with T
Are you looking for countries starting with the letter T? Whether it’s for a game of Petit Bac, a geography quiz or simply out of curiosity, you’re in the right place! In this article, I will provide you with a complete list of countries whose name in French begins with “T”.
How many countries start with T?
In 2025, there is 14 countries officially recognized whose name begins with the letter T. Here is the complete list:
Europe
- Türkiye (country straddling Europe and Asia)
Africa
- Tanzania
- Chad
- Togo
- Tunisia
Asia
- Tajikistan
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- East Timor
- Turkmenistan
Oceania
- Tonga
America
- Trinidad and Tobago
Middle East
- Palestinian territories
This distribution shows you the richness and diversity of the regions represented by these countries, and we see that the letter T crosses almost all continents!
Alphabetical List Information
| # | Country name | Continent | Population | Language | Currency | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 | Taiwan | Asia | ~23,858,872 | Mandarin | New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) | [country travel guide=”Taiwan”/] |
| 🇹🇯 | Tajikistan | Asia | ~9,537,645 | Tajik, Russian | Tajikistani somoni (TJS) | [country travel guide=”Tajikistan”/] |
| 🇹🇿 | Tanzania | Africa | ~62,688,000 | Swahili, English | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) | [country travel guide=”Tanzania”/] |
| 🇹🇩 | Chad | Africa | ~16,425,864 | Arabic, French | CFA Franc (XAF) | [country travel guide=”Chad”/] |
| 🇹🇭 | Thailand | Asia | ~69,801,159 | Thai | Thai Baht (THB) | [country travel guide=”Thailand”/] |
| 🇹🇱 | East Timor | Asia | ~1,374,773 | Tetum, Portuguese | US Dollar (USD) | [country travel guide=”East Timor”/] |
| 🇹🇬 | Togo | Africa | ~8,278,724 | French | CFA Franc (XOF) | [country travel guide=”Togo”/] |
| 🇹🇴 | Tonga | Oceania | ~105,695 | English, Tongan | Pa’anga Tongan (TOP) | [country travel guide=”Tonga”/] |
| 🇹🇹 | Trinidad and Tobago | America | ~1,399,488 | English | Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) | [country travel guide=”Trinidad and Tobago”/] |
| 🇹🇳 | Tunisia | Africa | ~11,886,769 | Arabic, French | Tunisian Dinar (TND) | [country travel guide=”Tunisia”/] |
| 🇹🇲 | Turkmenistan | Asia | ~6,031,200 | Turkmen | Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) | [country travel guide=”Turkmenistan”/] |
| 🇹🇷 | Türkiye | Europe/Asia | ~84,339,067 | Turkish | Turkish Lira (TRY) | [country travel guide=”Türkiye”/] |
| 🇹🇻 | Tuvalu | Oceania | ~11,931 | English, Tuvaluan | Australian Dollar (AUD) | [country travel guide=”Tuvalu”/] |
Why do some countries start with T?
The letter with which the name of a country begins in French often depends on the translation or the etymology of its original name. Let’s take some examples:
- Tanzania : Its name comes from a combination of Tanganyika and Zanzibar after their union in 1964.
- Türkiye : This comes from the Arabic word “Turkiya”, a reference to the Turkish people, transformed into “Turkey” in English and “Turquie” in French.
- Thailand : The name literally means “land of the Thais”, a majority ethnic group in the country.
It’s fascinating to discover how history and cultures even influence the letters that make up a name!
Some interesting facts about T-shaped countries
- Turkmenistan : This Central Asian country is home to the Gates of Hell, a fiery depression that has been burning continuously for over 50 years!
- Trinidad and Tobago : This small country is the birthplace of calypso and the steelpan, a truly unique musical instrument.
- Tanzania : Known for Kilimanjaro, it is also famous for the Serengeti plain, where the spectacular wildebeest migration takes place.
Do these geographical lists fascinate you?
The T countries are just an overview. In 2025, the total number of independent and officially recognized countries in the world is 195. Here is the breakdown:
- 54 in Africa
- 44 in Europe
- 48 in Asia
- 14 in Oceania
- 35 in America.
And you, which country in T would you like to visit first? Tell me in the comments or share this article with your geography buff friends.
In brief
Whether for a game, learning or simply to satisfy your curiosity, these 14 T-shaped countries allow you to travel in your head (or on an atlas!).
I’m a fan of geographic exploration myself, and it’s always a pleasure to share these nuggets with you. So, when is your next trip to one of these T-shaped countries?
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