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Capital Cities

The main cities where countries’ governments are located and leaders work, like capitals of states and countries around the world.

Algiers
Algiers
Country Algeria
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Algiers serves as a significant port city in North Africa.
Ankara
Ankara
Country Turkey
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Ankara was once called "Ancyra" in ancient times and was a significant city in the Roman Empire
Ashgabat
Ashgabat
Country Turkmenistan
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Ashgabat holds the Guinness World Record for the highest concentration of white marble-clad buildings in the world. The city is adorned with more than 500 buildings made of this lavish material, covering a total area of 4.5 million square meters.
Athens
Athens
Country Greece
Continent Europe
Fun Fact The Athens Eugenides Planetarium, located in the Palaio Faliro neighborhood, is one of the best and largest digital planetaria in the world.
Baghdad
Baghdad
Country Iraq
Continent Asia
Fun Fact The city was built in a circular form. It became the capital of the dynasty of Caliphs known as Abbasid, becoming the focal centre of the Islamic world.
Beijing
Beijing
Country China
Continent Asia
Fun Fact The world’s wealthiest people love to live here. With 100 billionaires, Beijing beats out New York City (99), Hong Kong (80), and Moscow (79) to have the biggest uber-rich population. With so many successful Chinese companies like Huawei and Tencent, it’s no wonder!
Berlin
Berlin
Country Germany
Continent Europe
Fun Fact Study from the 2015 showed that one in every two Berliners is single or at least not married. It’s well known that Berliners hate Spiessigkeit (squareness), want to be free and are open to everything. Especially younger generations, who believe that marriage is not necessary for a happy life.
Bern
Bern
Country Switzerland
Continent Europe
Fun Fact Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1895 to 1900 and studied physics at the University of Bern.
Brasilia
Brasilia
Country Brazil
Continent South America
Fun Fact Brasília is the modern capital of Brazil, distinguished by its unique design and architecture, representing a significant evolution in urban planning.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Country Argentina
Continent South America
Fun Fact Argentina has the most therapists per capita. A calculation made in 2012, Argentina has 202 psychologists per 100.000 inhabitants. There is no taboo in Buenos Aires by going to a therapist.
Cairo
Cairo
Country Egypt
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Cairo is nicknamed “the city of a thousand minarets” for its dominant Islamic architecture.
Canberra
Canberra
Country Australia
Continent Oceania
Fun Fact Canberra is also home to numerous research institutes and think tanks, which contribute to policy and scientific advances. This strong academic presence provides a fertile ground for startups and tech companies, propelling Canberra forward as a center for creativity and innovation.
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