Countries

Countries that start with the letter I

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April 26, 2020

The following countries begin with the letter I:

Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast

Which countries start with me?

Iceland

Located in the North Atlantic, Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe. Besides ice, the country is also famous for its volcanic activities. Glaciers and volcanoes have earned Iceland the nickname “land of fire and ice”. Iceland is sandwiched between Norway and Greenland. The country experiences long days in summer with almost 24 hours of sunshine. The Gullfoss waterfall on the Hvita river is one of Iceland’s main attractions. Other scenic spots include Thingvellir Park, Latrabjarg Cliffs, Myvatn Lake, and Dettifoss Waterfalls.

India

India is a country in South Asia with the second largest population in the world. The Indian capital, New Delhi, hosts more than 9 million people out of the more than 1.2 billion people throughout the country. India is the second most populous country in the world. The name “India” was derived from a Pakistani river, the Indus River. The country is known for its many festivals, including Diwali, Durga Puja and Rakshabandhan. The country celebrates and adheres to festivals of all religions in India. Tourists from all over the world travel to India to experience these celebrations. The inexplicable love of spices and jewelry among Indians places India on the world map. Bollywood, the Indian film industry, is one of the largest film industries in the world.

Indonesia

If you like good coffee, Indonesia is definitely a country to visit. Java coffee was born in Indonesia after being named after the island of Java. Sumatra coffee and Luwak coffee are the most famous types of coffee from Indonesia. Another Indonesian island with an iconic name is Komodo Island, home to the Komodo Dragon. Indonesia is also famous for its varieties of food from different ethnicities. The country has more than 250 million people from different ethnicities. Some of the well-known Indonesian specialties include nasi goring (fried rice), satay (chicken) and rendang (spicy beef).

Iran

Despite the wars and armed conflicts in Iran, the country holds 10% of the world’s oil reserves. Iran pumps nearly X million barrels of oil a day. After petroleum, the Irish carpet is the second Iranian export product. Iranian carpets are known worldwide for their unique embroidery. Iran is an Islamic state and Islamic culture is widely respected. Practices such as wearing the hijab are strictly followed. Incredibly, Iran has the highest nose-to-nose rate in the world, with Iranian women often seeking cosmetic surgery. The Iranians’ pursuit of “perfect Iranians” is believed to be due to the hijab dress code, which places more emphasis on the face.

Iraq

It is believed that this Middle Eastern country is home to the Biblical Garden of Eden. It is also said that Abraham was from Iraq since the Bible says he was from Ur, which is in southern Iraq. Arabs make up 80% of the Iraqi population, followed by Kurds, Turkmens, Chaldeans and Assyrians. Despite the brutality of the war in Iraq, the country is trying to rebuild itself from constant terrorist attacks. The country still remains rich in its glorious history. Among the concepts invented in Iraq since 100 years ago, let us quote algebra, pediatrics and the famous story “Alibaba and the forty thieves”.

Ireland

Also known as Emerald, Ireland is ranked second in the world for beer consumption. Ireland has famous breweries like Guinness, Harp Lager and Smithwick’s. Whiskey was also invented in Ireland by Irish monks in the 12th century. The country is also known for the celebration of Saint Patrick and the fact that Ireland is a snake-free island. Ireland has world class golf destinations such as the Royal Portrush Golf Club. Other common sports in Ireland are rugby, horse racing and football. The Galway races, held annually, are a popular horse race in the country.

Israel

Israel is considered by Christians to be the Biblical Holy Land. The Israeli city of Jerusalem has many sacred sites for Muslims, Jews and Christians. These sites include the Dome of the Rock, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Temple Mount. This Middle Eastern country has experienced many conflicts with its Arab neighbors and emerged victorious from almost all of these wars. Famous attractions in Israel include the Dead Sea, Yad Vashem, the Sea of Galilee, Eilat and the Bahai Gardens, among others.

Italy

Italy is a European country famous for its culture, art and sumptuous food. Pizza, a fast food popular in the world, is common Italian cuisine. Pizza was invented in the Italian city of Naples. In the fashion industry, Italy is known for producing big brands such as Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Gucci. One of the biggest fashion events, Fashion Week is held every year in Milan. Italy also produces wine and olive oil. The city of Rome is a famous tourist destination due to the richness of its historic sites.

Ivory Coast

Located in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire is also called Côte d’Ivoire in French. The name Côte d’Ivoire was adopted from the country’s ivory trade which ended in the 12th century. The country is the world’s leading producer of cocoa. Côte d’Ivoire is also home to the largest church in the world, the Notre-Dame de la Paix basilica, located in Yamoussoukro. Beautiful national parks such as Tai and Camoe National Parks are spectacular sites to visit in Côte d’Ivoire. The emblematic mountain of Nimba is also an emblematic site to see. The country has two capitals, Yamoussoukro is the political capital and Abidjan serves as the economic capital.