Countries that start with P

P is for Pakistan

Countries, Countries in Asia

Pakistan is a country in south Asia. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. People in Pakistan speak Urdu or English.

Al Jazeera English / CC BY-SA

P is for Palau

Countries, Countries in Oceania

Palau is an island nation north of Australia. The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud. The largest city in Palau is Koror.

Arlington National Cemetery / CC BY-SA

Palestine is a recognized state in West Asia, consisting of the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip. It has a population of approximately 5.5 million residents. The largest city in Palestine is Gaza City.

It claims Jerusalem as its capital, but this is contested.

Hossam el-Hamalawy / CC BY-SA

P is for Panama

Countries, Countries in North America

Panama is a country on the bridge of land that connects North America and South America. The capital of Panama is Panama City. People in Panama speak Spanish.

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Generated image of the Papua New Guinea flag

P is for Papua New Guinea

Countries, Countries in Oceania

Papua New Guinea is a country that occupies part of New Guinea, an island north of Australia. The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.

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P is for Paraguay

Countries, Countries in South America

Paraguay is a country in central South America. The capital of Paraguay is Asunción. People in Paraguay speak Spanish.

Leticia Chamorro / CC BY-SA

P is for Peru

Countries, Countries in South America

Peru is a country in South America. The capital of Peru is Lima. People in Peru speak Spanish.

Christian Haugen / CC BY-SA

P is for Philippines

Countries, Countries in Asia

The Philippines is a country in south east Asia, over a number of islands north of Indonesia. The capital of the Philippines is Manila. People in the Philippines speak Filipino.

Vanya R. / CC BY-SA