Articles by Julia Merkus, MA

Countries That Start with H | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English has very few countries that start with H. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “H.”

• Countries that start with H
• Countries that end with H

I’ve always wanted to visit Hungary for its architecture and Haiti for its rich culture and history.

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Countries That Start with G | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English has a few countries that start with G. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “G.”

• Countries that start with G
• Countries that end with G

I visited Ghana, Guinea, and Gambia during my trip to West Africa.

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Countries That Start with F | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English only has a few countries that start with F. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “F.”

• Countries that start with F
• Countries that end with F

I traveled to Finland to experience the northern lights and then flew to France to explore a famous theater.

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Countries That Start with E | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English has only a few countries that start with E. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “E.”

• Countries that start with E
• Countries that end with E

During my world tour, I visited Ethiopia to explore its ancient history, Ecuador for the stunning Galápagos Islands, and Estonia to experience its beautiful medieval architecture

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Countries That Start with D | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English has only a few countries that start with D. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “D.”

• Countries that start with D
• Countries that end with D

I visited Denmark to see the beautiful castles, then traveled to the Caribbean to enjoy the beach of Dominica.

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Countries That Start with C | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

English has many countries that start with C. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “C.”

• Countries that start with C
• Countries that end with C

I visited the ancient temples of Cambodia, enjoyed the beaches of Costa Rica, and admired the historic architecture of Croatia.

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Countries That Start with B | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on November 2, 2025

English has many countries that start with B. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “B.”

• Countries that start with B
• Countries that end with B

I traveled to Belgium for its amazing chocolate, explored the beautiful landscapes of Bhutan, and ended my journey on the beaches of Barbados.

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Countries That Start with A | List & Examples

Published on February 19, 2025 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on January 15, 2026

Countries that start with “A” are common in English. This article contains a list of country names that start or end with “A.”

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• Countries that end with A

Afghanistan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are three countries in Asia.

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Animals That Start with Z | List & Examples

Published on December 2, 2024 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on November 2, 2025

Animals that start with “Z” are not very common in English, except for animals with “zebra” in their name due to their zebra-like stripes. This article contains a list of animal names that start or end with “Z.”

• Animals that start with “Z”
• Animals that end with “Z”

A zebra graced peacefully on the savanna, a zander leaped out of the river, and a zebra mussel clung to the rocks beneath the water.

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Animals That Start with X | List & Examples

Published on December 2, 2024 by Julia Merkus, MA Revised on December 6, 2025

Animals that start with “X” are very rare in English. This article contains a list of animal names that start or end with “X.”

• Animals that start with “X”
• Animals that end with “X”

While watching the xeme dive for fish, I noticed a Xingu River ray gliding gracefully through the water, with a school of X-ray tetras shimmering nearby.

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