Countries with the letter "D": description and interesting facts

If you are reading this article, then you are interested in what countries with the letter "D" exist on the planet Earth. We will try to satisfy your curiosity. In fact, there are very few such states, and we will talk about each of them.

All countries with the letter "D": list

In total, there are about 250 countries on our planet, including dependent territories and unrecognized states. Countries with the letter "D" - how many are there? Let's try to answer this question, because it's not so easy to do it. The problem is whether the country can be considered one or another territory.

So, all countries with the letter "D":

• Denmark;
• Djibouti;
• Dominica;
• Dominican Republic.

Only the independent states are listed above. Two of them are located in Latin America, one in Africa, and one in Europe. If, for example, you find in any crossword question: "the country on the" D ", 6 letters", then it is most likely about Jersey. About whether this territory can be considered a country, we will talk later.

In addition, on the map of Europe there is another state formation - the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (or "DNR"). True, it is recognized only by South Ossetia and the neighboring LNR, which are also unrecognized by the world community.

Kingdom of Denmark: 12 interesting facts about the country

Perhaps the most famous country, starting with the letter "D", is Denmark. It is located in Northern Europe and is one of the richest in the world. And what else is interesting about Denmark? We picked up for you 12 interesting facts about this state:

• Denmark is located on 474 islands;
• The most popular mode of transport here is a bicycle (in part this can be explained by the huge tax on a personal car);
• To dismiss an employee in Denmark, he must be warned about this no less than two months;
• It was in this country that the first criminal in history was planted on fingerprints;
• Denmark is one of the few countries in Europe where washing, caring for a child and cleaning up a dwelling for a man are as common as for a woman;
• In this country it is very difficult to see an apartment house with more than 6 floors;
• Despite the location in temperate latitudes, the air temperature in Denmark rarely goes beyond +10 ... + 20 degrees;
• Danes are distinguished by great enterprise and diligence;
• In the state absolutely free medicine, and all insurance is paid from the country's budget;
• Pigs in Denmark are exactly 5 times larger than people;
• The attempt to escape from prison in this amazing country does not provide for additional punishment for the prisoner;
• The Danish state flag is considered to be the oldest in Europe - it was founded in the 14th century.

Dominican Republic and the Dominican Republic - is there a difference?

Of course, there is a difference! Confusing these names categorically impossible, because these are two completely different states. Although they are located within the same historical and geographical region - Latin America.

Dominica is a tiny island state with an area of 755 square kilometers. On this island in the Caribbean Sea there are only 73,000 people. In turn, the Dominican Republic - the state is much larger in size (its area is 48,442 square kilometers). About 9.5 million people live in this country.

Both toponyms come from the name of St. Dominic - a famous monk and preacher of the Catholic Church. However, it is worth noting that residents of the Dominican Republic are properly called Dominicans, while Dominica citizens are Dominicans.

Djibouti: Have you heard of such a country?

In East Africa, the state of Djibouti is located. Tourists can attract its mysterious and unusual nature, reminiscent of the landscapes of some distant and lifeless planet. Few people know that it was in this country in the middle of the 19th century that the Russian Cossacks settled to create a colony of the Russian Empire here.

Djibouti is a country of contrasts. A flock of pink flamingos on the stony and wild shore of the salty lake here is no surprise. This country has all the resources for the development of tourism. There are beautiful beaches, coral underwater reefs (for diving enthusiasts) and stunning scenery!

Jersey is a country or not a country?

The island of Jersey is the largest among the Channel Islands (its area is 116 km ² ). Only 90 thousand people live on this land. Can we take Jersey as a country?

Officially, the island is under the jurisdiction of Great Britain. Nevertheless, there is a parliament, a court and a governor (the latter is appointed by the British queen). The Jersey Parliament consists of 53 members: senators, deputies and constables. The first are elected for a period of six years, but constables and deputies - only three years.

The island of Jersey is divided into twelve administrative units - districts. Moreover, the boundaries are drawn so that each of them has an outlet to the sea. No political party in Jersey has been registered to date.

Finally...

So, the countries with the letter "D" are Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic, as well as the overseas territory of Great Britain - the island of Jersey. Now you know not only their names, but also some features.