Countries That Start With K
6 countries and territories start with K. Five are UN member states: Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait and Kyrgyzstan. Kosovo is also on the list. Their flags are below.
| # | Flag | Country | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kazakhstan | Astana | 20,139,914 |
| 2 |  | Kenya | Nairobi | 48,468,138 |
| 3 |  | Kiribati | South Tarawa | 134,518 |
| 4 |  | Kosovo (territory) | Pristina | 1,586,659 |
| 5 |  | Kuwait | Kuwait City | 4,464,000 |
| 6 |  | Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | 7,281,800 |
Flags of countries starting with K
Notes on countries that start with K
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world, and its sky-blue flag shows a golden sun with a soaring steppe eagle. Kyrgyzstan has a red flag with a yellow sun and a tunduk, the roof of a yurt, in the center.
Kenya is in East Africa. Its flag has a Maasai shield and two crossed spears on black, red and green stripes. Kuwait is a small Gulf state with Pan-Arab colors, and Kiribati is a Pacific island nation straddling the equator, with a frigatebird and a rising sun on its flag.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and is recognized by many countries, though not a UN member. Its blue flag shows a map of the country and six white stars.
Fun fact: Kiribati is the only country located in all four hemispheres.