World Geography and Capitals

The inaugural G-20 summit on financial markets and the world economy was held in Washington D.C. on November 15, 2008, in response to the global financial crisis.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva hosts many international organizations due to Switzerland's neutrality and central location in Europe.

Daman is the capital of the union territory of Daman and Diu. Daman and Diu were former Portuguese colonies that were merged into a single union territory until their separation with Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2020.

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Located on the Nile River, it has been Egypt's political and cultural center for over a thousand years and home to the Pyramids of Giza nearby.

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. Founded around 1000 AD, it's known for its Viking history, fjords, and as the host of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

The World Economic Forum annual meeting is traditionally held in Davos, Switzerland. This mountain resort town hosts global leaders and business executives every January.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations dealing with labour issues. Geneva hosts many international organizations due to Switzerland's neutrality.

The World Bank headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1944 and is part of the Bretton Woods system along with the IMF. The location was chosen to be near the U.S. Treasury.

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, located in the western part of the country at the foot of Mount Vitosha. It has been Bulgaria's capital since 1879 and is one of the oldest capitals in Europe, with history dating back to the 8th century BC.

Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It is actually two cities (Buda and Pest) separated by the Danube River, which were united in 1873.

Naypyidaw (also spelled Naypyitaw) became the capital of Myanmar in 2005. Wellington is New Zealand's capital, Islamabad is Pakistan's capital.

Berlin is the capital of Germany. Paris is France's capital, Cairo is Egypt's capital, and Libreville is Gabon's capital.

The Associated Press (AP) is a multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. It was founded in 1846 and is one of the largest news organizations in the world, serving as a cooperative for newspapers and broadcasters.

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, located on the island's northern coast. It has been Cuba's capital since the 16th century and is known for its colorful colonial architecture and historic significance.

UNICEF headquarters are located in New York City, USA, not Geneva or Rome. UNICEF was established in 1946 to help children affected by World War II and is now a permanent part of the UN system.