Pays en N : discover fascinating nations that start with N

Have you ever wondered how many countries start with the letter N? No? Well, now you’re wondering, right? Whether it’s to win at Scrabble, shine at a party, or simply satisfy your curiosity, stick around, you’re going to learn some cool stuff (and honestly, it’s way cooler than counting sheep).

The list of countries starting with N (ready to impress your friends)

Alright, let’s not keep you in suspense any longer. Here’s the famous list of countries that start with N:

• Namibia
• Nauru
• Nepal
• Nicaragua
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Norway
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia (yes, it counts! “North” is in the official name)

Not bad, right? But wait, stick around a bit longer, we’re going to explore some of them up close.

Spotlight on a few countries that are awesome

Namibia: breathtaking dunes and landscapes

Imagine giant orange dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, safaris with elephants waving hello (or almost), and a desert where the starry sky shines brighter than your wildest dreams. That’s Namibia. This southern African country is a gem for nature lovers.

Fun fact: the Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world. Yes, even older than your uncle’s joke at every family dinner.

Nepal: between mountains and spirituality

Nepal is a bit like the final boss of hiking destinations. Why? Because it’s home to Mount Everest, just that. Besides the mountains that make you want to buy hiking shoes (even though you know you’ll only use them once), Nepal is a true haven of spiritual peace, with its Buddhist temples and perched monasteries.

Pro tip: if you go there, get ready to drink a lot of hot tea. A lot.

Norway: fjords and northern lights

Ah, Norway… This Scandinavian country is a living postcard. Spectacular fjords, northern lights dancing in the sky, and quaint colorful fishing villages that look like they came straight out of a Christmas movie. In summer, the sun almost never sets (great for endless barbecue evenings).

And for food lovers: try the brunost, a sweet brown cheese with a… surprising taste (we’ll let you judge for yourself).

Countries starting with N that are easily forgotten (and that’s a shame)

• Nauru: the smallest island nation in the world after Vatican City. No official capital, no traffic lights, but a unique charm.
• Nicaragua: volcanoes, paradise beaches, and one of the largest lakes in Central America.
• Nigeria and Niger: two West African countries with very different cultures and landscapes. Nigeria is the economic powerhouse and the music scene of Afrobeats. Niger features the Sahara Desert and fascinating ancestral traditions.

What these countries have in common (spoiler: not much)

Their common point is… well, the letter N. But otherwise, between the mountains of Nepal, the Norwegian fjords, and the beaches of Nauru, we have a real geographical and cultural melting pot. And that’s what’s cool: you can travel the world without ever leaving the letter N.

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