Did you know? How Countries Choose Their Capitals

Capital cities are crucial to a nation's identity and are chosen based on various factors such as location, population, and political compromise. Some countries build new capitals to address issues like overcrowding, while others select existing cities. Examples include Nigeria's Abuja and Brazil's Brasilia. Political compromise also plays a role, as seen in the USA's choice of Washington DC. Some nations, like Bolivia and South Africa, have multiple capitals to serve different functions.

How did political compromise play a role in the establishment of Washington DC as the capital of the United States?

What is unique about the capital cities of Bolivia and South Africa?