Capitals of Countries, Facts & Geography

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What is the capital of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

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Not part of any state; it is a federal district created specifically to serve as the nation's capital.

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Washington, D.C. in the United States

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What is the capital of Canada?

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Ottawa

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The coldest capitals in the world, with winter temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F).

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Ottawa, Canada

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What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

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London

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Home to the world’s oldest underground railway and opened in 1863.

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London, United Kingdom

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What is the capital of France?

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Paris

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Known as the “City of Light” (La Ville Lumière) because it was one of the first cities to adopt gas street lighting.

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Paris, France

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What is the capital of Japan?

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Tokyo

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The most populous metropolitan area in the world, with over 37 million residents in its greater metropolitan region.

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Tokyo, Japan