Countries that Start with a B

Hello, readers! Since we did a blog on the countries that start with an A, we decided to continue it and go to B! Get ready to stun your friends and family with your amazing knowledge! We also have a new member, Wild Wolf!

1. Bahamas

• The Bahamas has the third largest barrier reef on the planet.

• There are seven hundred islands in the Bahamas.

• The Bahamas have really clear water.

2. Bahrain

• Bahrain is Asia’s third smallest country.

• The current prime minister is the longest serving prime minister in the world.

• Bahrain is one of the few countries in the Middle East in which women have the right to vote.

3. Bangladesh

• Bangladesh is the 8th most populated country in the world.

• The Cox Bazaar is the longest sea beach in the world.

• Kabaddi is the national sport.

4. Barbados

• It is an island country.

• Cricket is its national sport

• The famous singer Rihanna was born there.

5. Belarus

• About 40% of Belarus is covered by forest.

• Instead of Pancake day, there is Pancake week!

• Bison is one of their national symbols.

6. Belgium

• Belgium is a place with lots of Medieval cities

• Belgium broke the record for the country with no government for the longest time.

• A co inventor of the World Wide Web was born in Belgium.

7. Belize

• Home to the only Jaguar Preserve on the Planet.

• Has the Giant Blue Hole.

• The Capital of the ancient Maya Empire.

8. Benin

• Benin has been famous for their bronzes.

• Benin was once called Dahomey.

• The citizens of the Republic of Benin are called Beninese.

9. Bhutan

• Bhutan translates to “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.

• Bhutan is the only nation in the world that banned selling tobacco.

• Bhutan’s national sport is archery.

10. Bolivia

• There are pink dolphins in Bolivia.

• It has the highest lake on Earth.

• Bolivia is home to the largest salt flat.

11. Bosnia and Herzegovina

• It’s nickname is the Heart Country due to its shape.

• Bosnia means water.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics.

12. Botswana

• About 40% of Botswana is made up of national parks and nature reserves.

• Botswana is home to the largest concentration of elephants.

• The world’s second largest gem quality diamond was discovered in Botswana.

13. Brazil

• Brazil is the largest country in South America.

• Brazil’s national language is Portuguese.

• The name Brazil comes from a tree named Brazilwood.

14. Brunei

• The population is only 417 thousand.

• Brunei has the largest residential palace in the world.

• The most expensive amusement park in Southeast Asia is in Brunei.

15. Bulgaria

• Christianity is the major religion in Bulgaria.

• Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria was founded 7,000 years ago.

• Bulgaria is home to the oldest gold treasure in the world.

16. Burundi

• Group jogging is banned in Burundi.

• It is a landlocked country.

• The motto is “Unity, work, progress”

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