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Learn how to say the names of many different countries and nationalities in English.
In the tables below, the Country column contains the name of each country as it is commonly used in English, for example "South Korea".
The Adjective column contains the word used to describe something from that country, for example "French cheese".
The Nationality column contains the adjective used to describe a person from that country, for example "a Russian diplomat".
The Inhabitant column shows the name of a person from that country, for example "a Kenyan won the London Marathon". This is also known as the demonym.
Northern Europe
Western Europe
| Country | Adjective | Nationality | Inhabitant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Austrian | Austrian | Austrian |
| Belgium | Belgian | Belgian | Belgian |
| France | French | French | Frenchman / Frenchwoman |
| Germany | German | German | German |
| Netherlands | Dutch | Dutch | Dutchman / Dutchwoman |
| Switzerland | Swiss | Swiss | Swiss |
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe
North America
| Country | Adjective | Nationality | Inhabitant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Canadian | Canadian | Canadian |
| Mexico | Mexican | Mexican | Mexican |
| United States | American | American | American |
Central America and Caribbean
| Country | Adjective | Nationality | Inhabitant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | Cuban | Cuban | Cuban |
| Guatemala | Guatemalan | Guatemalan | Guatemalan |
| Jamaica | Jamaican | Jamaican | Jamaican |
South America
Western Asia
Southern and Central Asia
Eastern Asia
Southeast Asia
Australia and Pacific
| Country | Adjective | Nationality | Inhabitant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Australian | Australian | Australian |
| Fiji | Fijian | Fijian | Fijian |
| New Zealand | New Zealand | New Zealand | New Zealander |
North and West Africa
East Africa
| Country | Adjective | Nationality | Inhabitant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian | Ethiopian | Ethiopian |
| Kenya | Kenyan | Kenyan | Kenyan |
| Somalia | Somali / Somalian | Somali / Somalian | Somali / Somalian |
| Sudan | Sudanese | Sudanese | Sudanese |
| Tanzania | Tanzanian | Tanzanian | Tanzanian |
| Uganda | Ugandan | Ugandan | Ugandan |
Southern and Central Africa
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