Countries That Begins With S – List Of Countries In the World Starts From Letter S
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a two–island country in the West Indies. Saint Kitts and the smaller of the two, Nevis, form one country.
The islands are separated by a shallow 3–kilometre channel known as “The Narrows”. Saint Kitts was originally home to the Carib people and was named by Christopher Columbus in 1493 after his patron saint, Saint Christopher.
Saint Lucia
A close–knit island, Saint Lucia is a place where you feel at home almost immediately.
The people are warm and friendly, the climate is perfect and the landscapes are breathtaking. Saint Lucia is one of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles and is situated between Martinique and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in the Lesser Antilles chain of islands in the southeastern Caribbean Sea.
It consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and the northern two–thirds of the Grenadines, which are a chain of smaller islands stretching south from Saint Vincent to Grenada. Its total land area is 390 km2 (150 sq mi).
Samoa
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a sovereign state in Oceania, composed of two main islands, Savai‘i and Upolu, and four smaller islands.
The capital city is Apia. The Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a unique Samoan language and Samoan cultural identity.
San Marino
San Marino is a microstate on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains.
The country is landlocked and completely surrounded by Italy. The capital of San Marino is the City of San Marino, which is also the country’s largest city. The country has a population of about 33,000 and a land area of just over 61 km2.
Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe is a Portuguese–speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa.
The two volcanic islands form part of a chain that includes the island of Bioko to the north (part of Equatorial Guinea) and the Annobón Province to the south (part of Gabon).
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign state in the Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula.
With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2, Saudi Arabia is geographically the fifth–largest state in Asia and second–largest state in the Arab world after Algeria.
Senegal
Senegal is a West African country located at the westernmost point of the African continent, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Sahara Desert.
The country is home to around 16 million people and its capital city is Dakar. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea–Bissau to the southwest.
Serbia
Serbia; a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, is a former republic of Yugoslavia.
The country has a rich history, picturesque landscapes, and is home to over seven million people. Capital city Belgrade is known for its nightlife and music scene, while Novi Sad hosts the annual Exit music festival. Other notable destinations include the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, and the mountain resort of Kopaonik.
Seychelles
Seychelles is a group of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean, east of Kenya and northeast of Madagascar.
The average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius and the rainy season is November to January. The primary industries are tourism and fishing. The official languages are Creole, English, and French. The capital city is Victoria.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a country located in West Africa with a population of about 7.4 million people.
The country has a tropical climate and is home to a diverse population of ethnic groups. The official language of Sierra Leone is English, although there are also a number of local languages spoken. The capital city is Freetown.
Singapore
Singapore is a bustling metropolis with diverse cultures and a tropical climate.
The city offers a unique experience with its mixture of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and its British colonial architecture. Singapore is also a food paradise, with hawker centres and street food stalls serving up a variety of local dishes.
Slovakia
Slovakia is a country of mountains, forests, caves and rivers. There are many interesting places to visit, such as the High Tatras, the Low Tatras, the Slovak Paradise, the Muranska planina, the Velka Fatra and so on.
Slovakia is also a country of castles and chateaux. The most famous ones are: Spis castle, Devin castle, Bojnice castle, Orava castle, Bratislava castle, Beckov castle and others.
Slovenia
Slovenia is a country located in Central Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea.
Slovenia has a population of over 2 million people. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana. The official language of Slovenia is Slovenian. Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the United Nations and NATO.
Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is located in the South Pacific Ocean and is a sovereign country in Oceania.
The country is an archipelago that comprises the eastern part of the Solomon Islands, which are part of Melanesia. The archipelago consists of about nine hundred islands, of which about a hundred are inhabited.
Somalia
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa.
It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa’s mainland, and its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands.
South Africa
South Africa is a country in the southern tip of Africa, on the east coast.
It is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho (which is completely surrounded by South Africa). It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population.
South Korea
South Korea, one of the three divided countries of the world, is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.
The other two divided countries are North Korea and Vietnam. The capital of South Korea is Seoul, and the official language is Korean. The area of the country is 99,720 square kilometers and the population is 50,422,269.
South Sudan
South Sudan is a landlocked country in East–Central Africa.
The country gained its independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011, making it the newest country with widespread recognition. Its capital and largest city is Juba.
Spain
Spain is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the second largest country in the EU and is bordered by France, Portugal, Gibraltar, and Andorra.
Spain is a constitutional monarchy and the current king is Felipe VI. The capital of Spain is Madrid and the official language is Spanish. The population of Spain is over 46 million.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea.
The island is geographically separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
Sudan
Sudan is a country located in northeastern Africa. The Nile River flows through the country, and the country‘s capital city is Khartoum.
Sudan is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, and Libya to the northwest.
Suriname
Suriname is a small country in South America, bordered by Guyana to the west, French Guiana to the east and Brazil to the south.
The capital and largest city is Paramaribo. Suriname was colonized by the English and the Dutch in the 17th century. It was a Dutch colony from 1667 to 1975.
Swaziland
The Kingdom of Eswatini, commonly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in southern Africa. The nation, as well as its people, are named after the 19th–century king Mswati II.
The Swazi occupy several distinct territories, home to various groups of people. The main ethnic group are the Swazi people, who form the majority of the country‘s inhabitants.
Sweden
Sweden is a country located in Northern Europe.
It is the third–largest country in the European Union by area, with a total area of 450,295 square kilometers. Sweden has a population of 10 million people and a GDP of $558 billion.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It has a population of over 8 million people and an area of 41,285 square kilometers.
Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal government. The country is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.
Syria
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon to the southwest, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the northwest, Iraq to the northeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.
