World Geography and Capitals

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It's the second-largest urban area and houses the nation's government, including the Parliament and Supreme Court.

Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) is the capital of the United States. It's a federal district located on the East Coast, named after George Washington, and is not part of any state.

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. Santiago is a major city but not the capital, while Sierra de los Organos is a mountain range and Trinidad is a colonial city.

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Glasgow and Aberdeen are cities in Scotland, while Torshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands (a Danish territory).

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, located in the north-western part of the country. Tiberias is a city in Israel, while Durga and Kali are Hindu goddesses, not geographical locations.

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Bothnia and Saimaa are geographical regions/bodies of water in Finland, while Lapland is a northern region known for its Arctic wilderness.

Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland, located on the country's southwestern coast. It has been Greenland's capital since the colonial period and remains the political and cultural center of the country. Asmara is the capital of Eritrea, and Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti - both are African cities.

Columbus has been Ohio's state capital since 1816, chosen for its central location within the state. It's the most populous city in Ohio and home to Ohio State University.

Boston, founded in 1630, is not only Massachusetts' capital but also its largest city and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It played a central role in the American Revolution.

Chicago is Illinois' largest city, but Springfield has been the state capital since 1837. The distinction between largest city and capital is commonly tested in geography questions.

Tallahassee has been Florida's capital since 1824. While Miami is the state's most famous and largest metropolitan area, Tallahassee in the panhandle region serves as the political center.

Sacramento became California's capital in 1854. While Los Angeles and San Francisco are more globally recognized, Sacramento serves as the political center of the state.

Denver is the capital of Colorado, not Colorado Springs or other cities. It has been the capital since Colorado became a state in 1876. Colorado Springs is a major city but not the capital. Pueblo and Fort Collins are other important cities in the state.

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu. It became the capital in 1845 and remained so after Hawaii became a US state. Atlantic City is in New Jersey, Salt Lake City is Utah's capital, and Santa Fe is New Mexico's capital.