What is the only country that can be typed using letters from just one row on a QWERTY keyboard?
Did you know that only one country in the world can be typed using letters from a single row of a QWERTY keyboard?
With over 190 countries on the map, you might expect more to fit this quirky requirement.
But no, just one country holds this distinction: PERU
If you take a look at the top row of your keyboard, you’ll see all the letters of “Peru”—P, E, R, and U—are conveniently lined up in a row.
This unique trait means you can type “Peru” without ever lifting your fingers to a different row, making it the only country with this easy typing setup.
It’s surprising because many shorter country names, like Cuba, Mali, or Chad, don’t fit this rule, despite their compact spelling.
Even other four-letter country names involve letters from multiple rows, breaking the flow of single-row typing.
So why is Peru the only one? It turns out that most countries’ names use a mix of letters from different rows, which are scattered across the keyboard.
For instance, countries like Oman or Fiji may be short, but their letters are spread out on the keyboard.
Meanwhile, longer country names, like Argentina or Switzerland, cross multiple rows by necessity.
Next time you’re typing out country names, see how many rows you need to cover. You’ll quickly find that Peru is in a class of its own.
It’s a fun bit of trivia that’s easy to remember and share with friends who love quirky keyboard facts!