World Geography and Capitals

Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800, before Washington D.C. became the permanent capital.

Tokyo is the world's most populated capital city, with its metropolitan area home to approximately 37 million people. While some debate exists about urban area definitions, Tokyo consistently ranks as the most populous capital globally.

Tokyo is the world's most populous capital city, with its metropolitan area home to over 37 million people. While Beijing and New Delhi are also very populous capitals, Tokyo's greater urban area has the largest population.

Zambia's currency is the Kwacha. Lira is used in Turkey and previously Italy, Kyat is Myanmar's currency, and Won is used in North and South Korea.

Constantinople was the former name of Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. The name was officially changed to Istanbul in 1930, though it had been in common use since the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. While Sharjah is also an important emirate, Abu Dhabi serves as the federal capital and hosts the government. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, and Baghdad is the capital of Iraq.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also serves as the administrative center of the European Union. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, and Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda.

Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, not Spain. Despite the name 'Spain' in the city's name, it's located in the Caribbean. Spain is a European country, Haiti is in the Caribbean, and Benin is in West Africa.

Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, where the executive branch of government is located. South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative/executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Johannesburg is the largest city but not a capital.

Vienna is the capital of Austria, known for its rich musical heritage and imperial architecture. Canberra is the capital of Australia, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda. Vienna is also home to various international organizations.

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the center of the an-Nafud desert and is the political and administrative center of the Kingdom. Turkmenistan, Singapore, and Qatar are separate countries with their own capitals.

Bolivia uniquely has two official capitals: La Paz (administrative capital and seat of government) and Sucre (constitutional and judicial capital). Sucre is where the Supreme Court sits, while La Paz is where the executive branch is located. Argentina (Buenos Aires), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) each have one capital.

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, formed by the unification of Buda, Obuda, and Pest on the banks of the Danube River. It is known for its thermal baths, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Israel, Jamaica, and Mali are different countries with different capitals.

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, located in the northern part of the country. Ukraine's capital is Kyiv, Poland's is Warsaw, and Nigeria's capital is Abuja (Lagos is the largest city).

Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport and the busiest in Canada. Ottawa uses Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport (YOW), Quebec City has Jean Lesage International (YQB), and Montreal's primary airport is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL).