If you are reading this article, it means you are wondering which countries with the letter "D" exist on planet Earth. We will try to satisfy your curiosity. In fact, there are very few such states, and we will talk about each of them.
All countries starting with letter "D": list
In total, there are about 250 countries on our planet, including dependent territories and unrecognized states. Countries marked with the letter "D" - how many are there? Let's try to answer this question, because it is not so simple to do this. The problem is whether a territory can be considered a country.
So, all countries with the letter "D":
- Denmark;
- Djibouti
- Dominica;
- Dominican Republic.
Only independent states are listed above. Two of them are located in Latin America, one in Africa, and one in Europe. If, for example, you find in some kind of crossword the question: “the country is on the D, 6 letters,” then it is most likely about Jersey. We will talk about whether this territory can be considered a country later.
In addition, on the map of Europe there is another state entity - the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (or “DPR”). True, it is recognized only by South Ossetia and neighboring LPR, which are also unrecognized by the world community.
Kingdom of Denmark: 12 interesting facts about the country
Perhaps the most famous country starting with the letter "D" is Denmark. It is located in Northern Europe and is one of the richest in the world. What else is Denmark interesting for? We have selected for you 12 interesting facts about this state:
- Denmark is located on 474 islands;
- the most popular form of transport here is bicycle (this can be partially explained by the huge amount of tax on a personal car);
- in order to fire an employee in Denmark, he must be warned about this at least two months in advance;
- it was in this country that the first ever criminal on fingerprints was planted;
- Denmark is one of the few countries in Europe in which washing, caring for a child and cleaning houses for a man are as familiar as they are for a woman;
- in this state it is very difficult to see a residential building with more than 6 floors;
- despite its location in temperate latitudes, the air temperature in Denmark rarely goes beyond +10 ... + 20 degrees;
- the Danes are distinguished by great enterprise and industriousness;
- the state has absolutely free medicine, and all insurance is paid from the country's budget;
- pigs in Denmark are exactly 5 times more than people;
- an attempt to escape from prison in this amazing country does not provide for additional punishment for the prisoner;
- the Danish state flag is considered the oldest in Europe - it was founded in the 14th century.
Dominican Republic and the Dominican Republic - is there a difference?
Of course, there is a difference! It is absolutely impossible to confuse these names, because these are two completely different states. Although they are located within the same historical and geographical region - Latin America.
Dominica is a tiny island nation with an area of 755 square kilometers. Only 73,000 people live on this island in the Caribbean. In turn, the Dominican Republic - the state is much larger in size (its area is 48,442 square kilometers). About 9.5 million people live in this country.
Both place names come from the name of St. Dominic - a famous monk and preacher of the Catholic Church. However, it is worth noting that the inhabitants of the Dominican Republic are rightly called Dominicans, but the citizens of Dominica - Dominicans.
Djibouti: have you heard of such a country?
In East Africa is the state of Djibouti. It can attract tourists with its mysterious and unusual nature, reminiscent of the landscapes of some distant and lifeless planet. Few people know that it was in this country in the middle of the 19th century that Russian Cossacks settled in order to create a colony of the Russian Empire here.
Djibouti is a country of contrasts. A flock of pink flamingos on a rocky and wild shore of a salt lake will not surprise anyone here. This country has all the resources for tourism development. There are beautiful beaches, coral underwater reefs (for diving enthusiasts) and stunning scenery!
Is Jersey a country or not a country?
The island of Jersey is the largest among the Channel Islands (its area is 116 km 2 ). Only 90 thousand people live on this land plot. Can Jersey be considered a country?
Officially, the island is under the jurisdiction of Great Britain. Nevertheless, there is its own parliament, court and governor (the latter is appointed by the British Queen). The Jersey Parliament consists of 53 members: Senators, Deputies, and Constables. The former are elected for a six-year term, while constables and deputies are elected for only three years.
Jersey is divided into twelve administrative units - counties. Moreover, the borders are drawn so that each of them has access to the sea. Not a single political party in Jersey is registered today.
Finally...
So, the countries with the letter "D" are Denmark, Djibouti, the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic, as well as the overseas territory of Great Britain - the island of Jersey. Now you know not only their names, but also some features.