We normally don't check the spelling of country names, we just know them. But if you look very well, you will see that some countries start and end with the same alphabet.
This is a very interesting geography fact that can make you win quiz competition.
1. Argentina - South America
Famous for football and Messi. Capital is Buenos Aires. It starts with A and ends with A.
2. Australia - Oceania
Australia is both a country and a continent. Capital is Canberra. It is the only country that is also a continent.
3. Albania - Europe
This one is in Europe. Many people don't know it but it is a very beautiful country. Capital is Tirana.
4. Algeria - Africa
Algeria is the biggest country in Africa. It starts with A and ends with A. Capital is Algiers.
5. Angola - Africa
Angola is also in Africa, close to Namibia. Capital is Luanda.
6. Austria - Europe
Many people confuse Austria and Australia. Both start and end with A. Capital is Vienna.
Why does this happen?
Most of these countries were named with Latin roots where letter A is used for female names or places. That is why many end with A.
Try and count how many you know now. Comment your own list below. Which one surprised you most?
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