Countries in Multiple Continents — Transcontinental Countries

Transcontinental countries are nations whose territory spans more than one continent. The most well-known examples include Russia (Europe and Asia), Turkey (Europe and Asia), and Egypt (Africa and Asia). These countries often serve as cultural and economic bridges between the continents they straddle.

Countries

Population

241.93M

% of total

1.2%

continents

Complete list

#	Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
1	Russia	Moscow	146.03M	17,098,246 km²	Europe
2	Azerbaijan	Baku	10.24M	86,600 km²	Asia
3	Turkey	Ankara	85.66M	783,562 km²	Asia

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are on two continents?

Notable transcontinental countries include Russia (Europe/Asia), Turkey (Europe/Asia), Egypt (Africa/Asia), and Kazakhstan (Europe/Asia).

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