The world has 18 nations whose names begin with the letter M. The UN has estimated that by 2030, the Marshall Islands will be completely submerged underwater. The second-smallest independent nation in the world is Monaco.
Countries That Begins With M – List Of Countries In the World Starts From Letter M
Macedonia
Macedonia is a landlocked country in the Balkan peninsula.
It is bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. It has a total area of 25,713 square kilometers (9,928 square miles).
Madagascar
Madagascar is a large island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa.
The country is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, and a variety of birds. Madagascar is also known for its unique landscape, which includes rainforests, beaches, and mountains.
Malawi
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland.
It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique to the west, south, and east. Its area is 118,484 square kilometers (45,747 square miles), and its estimated 2019 population was 19,096,113. The capital and largest city are Lilongwe, with a population of 1,077,116 (2019 estimate).
Malaysia
Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia.
The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia, and the country has a population of over 30 million people. Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy, and the head of state is the Yang di–Pertuan Agong, who is elected by the Conference of Rulers every five years.
Maldives
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty–six atolls, which are made up of 1192 coral islands.
It is located in the southern part of the Asian continent, about 700 kilometers (435 miles) southwest of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometers (250 miles) southwest of India.
Mali
Mali is a landlocked country in Western Africa.
Mali is bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso to the south, Guinea to the southwest, Senegal to the west, and Mauritania to the northwest. The capital of Mali is Bamako. The country‘s economy centers on agriculture and mining.
Malta
Malta is a country located in southern Europe. It is an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, consisting of three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
The capital city is Valletta, which is located on the island of Malta. The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. Malta has a population of approximately 441,000 people.
Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is a country in the central Pacific Ocean. It consists of some 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands, which together enclose a lagoon of almost 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km).
The atolls and islands form two parallel groups—the Ratak, or Sunrise, Chain and the Ralik, or Sunset, Chain—which run northwest to southeast for some 850 miles (1,370 km). The capital, Majuro, is located on Majuro Atoll in the Ratak Chain.
Mauritania
Mauritania is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. The capital and largest city are Nouakchott.
The population of Mauritania is 3,495,000 (2014 estimate). Mauritania is a member of the Arab League, the African Union, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The country is also a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples‘ Rights.
Mauritius
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean.
It is about 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) off the southeast coast of the African continent. The country includes the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, as well as the outer islands of Agalega and St. Brandon. The capital and largest city are Port Louis.
Mexico
Mexico is a central American country located just south of the United States.
It is a federal republic with 31 states and a federal district. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The population of Mexico is over 120 million people, making it the 11th most populous country in the world.
Micronesia
Micronesia is a region of the Pacific Ocean consisting of over 2,000 small islands.
The region has a total land area of approximately 2,700 square miles and a population of over 500,000 people. The majority of the islands in Micronesia are located in four major island groups: the Caroline Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Gilbert Islands, and the Mariana Islands.
Moldova
Moldova is located in Eastern Europe and is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
The capital city is Chisinau. Moldova has a population of about 3 million people and an area of 33,851 square kilometers. The official language is Moldovan, which is closely related to Romanian.
Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city–state, country, and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe.
France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is about 15 km from the state border with Italy.
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia.
It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east, and west. Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, although only 37 kilometers (23 mi) separates them.
Montenegro
Montenegro is a small country located in Southeastern Europe. The official name of the country is Montenegro.
The capital city is Podgorica, and the largest city is Nikšić. The population of Montenegro is 620,029. The currency is the Euro.
Morocco
Morocco is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. The capital city is Rabat, and the largest city is Casablanca.
Morocco covers an area of 710,850 square kilometers and has a population of over 35 million people. The official languages of Morocco are Arabic and Berber, but French is also widely spoken. Morocco is a member of the Arab League and the African Union.
Mozambique
Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini (Swaziland) and South Africa to the southwest. The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
