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Which is the only country in the world whose name starts with W?
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News18•10-10-2026, 15:01
Which is the only country in the world whose name starts with W?
- •Wales is the only country in the world whose name starts with the English letter W.
- •Located in Great Britain, Wales is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, though it is not an independent sovereign nation.
- •The population of Wales is approximately 3.1 million and the region is famous for its scenic coastline, mountains, and unique culture.
- •Welsh or Cymraeg is spoken locally and is recognized as one of the oldest surviving languages in Europe.
- •Many people mistakenly name the West Indies, but the West Indies is a region comprising multiple countries and islands in the Caribbean rather than a single nation.
Key Questions Answered
The correct answer to this general knowledge question is Wales. It is located in the western part of Great Britain and is one of the four countries comprising the United Kingdom.
No, the West Indies is not a single country. Instead, it is a region and a group of various independent countries and dependent territories located in the Caribbean.
Wales has a population of approximately 3.1 million people. Its traditional local language is Welsh, which is referred to by locals as Cymraeg and is considered one of Europe's oldest surviving languages.
