Countries Names Starts with Letter S
Country
Population (2022 est.)
Land Area (sq. km)
Important Fact
Saint Kitts and Nevis
53,000
261
The country is the smallest nation in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population.
Saint Lucia
183,000
616
The island’s Pitons, two mountainous volcanic spires, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
110,000
389
Known for its many islands, including Bequia and Mustique.
Samoa
200,000
2,842
Samoa comprises two main islands, Upolu and Savai’i.
San Marino
34,000
61
It is one of the world’s smallest countries and claims to be the world’s oldest republic.
Sao Tome and Principe
219,000
964
Comprises two main islands in the Gulf of Guinea, known for cocoa production.
Saudi Arabia
35.3 million
2,149,690
Home to Mecca and Medina, two of the holiest cities in Islam.
Senegal
17.2 million
196,722
The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar is the tallest statue in Africa.
Serbia
6.9 million
77,474
Known for its rich history and the Danube River, Europe’s second-longest river.
Seychelles
98,000
459
An archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, known for its beaches and biodiversity.
Sierra Leone
8 million
71,740
Known for its rich mineral resources, particularly diamonds.
Singapore
5.9 million
728
One of the world’s major commercial hubs, with the fourth-biggest financial center.
Slovakia
5.4 million
49,035
Known for its mountainous landscape, part of the Carpathian Mountain range.
Slovenia
2.1 million
20,273
Known for its lakes, caves, and the Julian Alps.
Solomon Islands
699,000
28,896
Made up of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania.
Somalia
16.3 million
637,657
Has the longest coastline on the African mainland.
South Africa
60 million
1,221,037
Known for its diverse geography, from the Kalahari Desert to the Cape of Good Hope.
South Sudan
11.3 million
644,329
Became independent from Sudan in 2011, making it one of the newest countries in the world.
Spain
46.7 million
505,992
Home to diverse cultures and regions like Catalonia, Basque Country, and Andalusia.
Sri Lanka
21.9 million
65,610
Known for its ancient Buddhist ruins and Ceylon tea production.
Sudan
44.9 million
1,861,484
The Nile, the world’s longest river, runs through it.
Suriname
591,000
163,820
The smallest country in South America, known for its diverse ecosystem.
Sweden
10.3 million
450,295
Sweden has a rich Viking history and is known for its innovative designs and products.
Switzerland
8.6 million
41,290
Known for its neutrality, Swiss Alps, chocolates, and watches.
Syria
18.3 million
185,180
Home to several ancient civilizations, including the city of Palmyra....