A country with three official capitals?
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Saudi Arabia
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South Africa
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Russia
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Mongolia
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B
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Explanation
South Africa is the only country with three official capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). This unique arrangement reflects the political compromise during the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910.
AI explanation
South Africa is unique in having three official capital cities: Pretoria (executive/administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial), a legacy of political compromise from its formation. The other countries listed each have a single official capital city.