World Geography and Capitals

Aizawl has been the capital of Mizoram since it became a union territory in 1972 and later a full state in 1987. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya (and was the capital of undivided Assam). Chittagong is in Bangladesh. Kohima is Nagaland's capital.

Brasilia became the capital of Brazil in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro. It was purpose-built as a planned city to help develop Brazil's interior regions.

Oslo is the capital of Norway, having been established as such since the 14th century. It is Norway's largest city and its political, economic, and cultural center. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, and Canton is an older name for Guangzhou, a major city in China.

Citigroup's global headquarters is located in New York City, USA. Citibank, its principal subsidiary, was founded in New York in 1812 and the bank maintains its corporate center in this financial hub. Paris is a financial center but not Citigroup's headquarters, Iceland has a small banking sector, and Davos hosts the World Economic Forum but is not a banking headquarters.

The 19th World Petroleum Congress was held in Madrid, Spain in July 2008. This is a factual question about a major international event in the petroleum industry. The World Petroleum Congress is a premier global conference that brings together energy professionals and policymakers.

The G-20 Summit in November 2011 was indeed held in Cannes, France. This summit addressed the European sovereign debt crisis and other global economic issues. Paris is a major French city but was not the 2011 G-20 venue. Vienna hosted earlier summits, and Pittsburgh hosted the 2009 G-20 Summit. Tokyo has not hosted a G-20 summit.

Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country in the Himalayan mountains. It is the political and economic center of Bhutan, housing the government, royal family, and important Buddhist monasteries. The city is known for its Buddhist monasteries and the Tashichho Dzong fortress.

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It is the cultural, economic, and political center of Jamaica, hosting important government buildings and the historic Port Royal area. The city is also known as the birthplace of reggae music.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union and NATO. It is a major international diplomatic hub, hosting the headquarters of the EU and NATO. Brussels is also known for its historic architecture, chocolate, and being the center of European politics.

Yangon is the capital city of Myanmar. While Naypyidaw was established as the administrative capital in 2005, Yangon remains the commercial capital and most widely recognized city in international contexts.

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It is known for its historic canals, museums, and as the financial and cultural capital of the country.

Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. It is located in the southern part of the country near Lake Victoria, which is shared with Tanzania and Kenya.

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is the headquarters of the African Union and has been Ethiopia's capital since the late 19th century.

San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, it is the political and economic center of the country.