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World Capitals List & Search

Comprehensive reference of countries and their capital cities — search, filter by continent, sort, and copy with ease.

Total Countries
195
Africa
54
Asia
48
Europe
44
North America
23
South America
12
Oceania
14
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many capital cities are there in the world?

There are approximately 195 capital cities corresponding to the 193 UN member states and 2 observer states (Vatican City and Palestine). Some countries like South Africa have multiple capitals — Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).

Which is the most populous capital city in the world?

Beijing, the capital of China, is the most populous capital city with over 21 million residents. Tokyo is often mistaken as a capital, but Japan actually has no legally designated capital — Tokyo serves as the de facto capital. Other highly populated capitals include Delhi (India) and Mexico City (Mexico).

Which countries have more than one capital?

Several countries maintain multiple capitals: South Africa (3: Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein), Bolivia (2: Sucre and La Paz), Netherlands (Amsterdam is the official capital, but The Hague hosts the government), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya), and Eswatini (Mbabane and Lobamba).

What is the smallest capital city in the world?

Vatican City is both the smallest country and smallest capital, with a population of approximately 800 people and an area of just 0.44 km². Other tiny capitals include Ngerulmud (Palau) and Funafuti (Tuvalu).

Which capital city is the oldest continuously inhabited?

Damascus, the capital of Syria, is widely considered the oldest continuously inhabited capital city in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back to approximately 10,000–8,000 BCE. Other ancient capitals include Athens (Greece), Jerusalem, and Byblos (Lebanon).

Which continent has the most capital cities?

Africa has the most capital cities with 54 recognized capitals, corresponding to its 54 sovereign states. Europe follows with approximately 44 capitals, and Asia with 48. Africa's large number reflects its many independent nations that emerged during decolonization in the 20th century.

Are there any capital cities located on islands?

Yes, many capitals are on islands. Notable examples include Tokyo (Japan) on Honshu, London (UK) on Great Britain, Jakarta (Indonesia) on Java, Manila (Philippines) on Luzon, Havana (Cuba), and Reykjavik (Iceland). Island-nation capitals are especially common in Oceania and the Caribbean.

What is the highest capital city in the world?

La Paz, Bolivia (one of Bolivia's two capitals), sits at an elevation of approximately 3,640 meters (11,942 feet) above sea level, making it the highest administrative capital. Quito (Ecuador) and Thimphu (Bhutan) are also among the highest capitals globally.

Which capital city names start with the same letter most frequently?

The letter "B" starts the most capital city names — including Beijing, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Baghdad, Bangkok, Brasília, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, and many others. Other common starting letters include "S" (Seoul, Stockholm, Singapore, Santiago) and "M" (Madrid, Moscow, Mexico City, Manila).

Can I use this world capitals list offline?

Yes! This tool loads all capital city data directly in your browser. You can search, filter, and sort instantly without any server requests. For offline reference, you can copy the entire table or take a screenshot. The data covers all UN member states, observer states, and widely recognized territories.

How often is this capital cities data updated?

Capital cities rarely change, but when they do (such as Burundi moving its capital from Bujumbura to Gitega in 2019, or Kazakhstan renaming Astana to Nur-Sultan and back to Astana), we strive to update our database promptly. The last major capital relocation was Indonesia's planned move from Jakarta to Nusantara, currently in progress.

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