World Capitals

World Capitals

Capital cities of countries around the world. Browse by continent or search by country or city name.

FAQ

Q: Which country has no official capital?

A: Nauru, an island nation in the Pacific, has no official capital city, though Yaren serves as the de facto seat of government.

Q: Which country has the most capitals?

A: South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).

Q: What is the highest capital city in the world?

A: La Paz, Bolivia is often cited as the highest capital at around 3,640 meters (11,942 ft) above sea level (seat of government); Sucre is the constitutional capital.