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World Capitals
Discover every capital city across the globe – one country at a time
🌍 How Many Countries Are There?
In most references, there are 195 countries in the world:
- ✔️ 193 United Nations member states
- ✔️ Vatican City
- ✔️ Palestine (observer state)
In our dataset, Kosovo is also included as a partially recognized state ❗
👉 That is why the total count here becomes 196 countries.
Every Capital.
Every Country.
One Place.
Explore the capital city of every country on Earth — history, culture, fast facts, and key landmarks, organized by continent.
Explore Every Continent
Select a continent to browse all its capital cities — with history, culture, and key facts for each country.
Africa
Explore the capital cities of Africa — discover their history, culture, and landmarks across 54 diverse nations.
Asia
Discover Asia’s capitals — from ancient cities to modern giants, explained in clear and simple language across 48 countries.
South America
Explore South America’s capitals — colorful, historic, and full of life, described in clear and simple words across 12 nations.
Europe
Explore Europe’s capitals — historic centers, modern government cities, culture, landmarks, and key facts across 44 countries.
North America
Discover the capitals of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, with city facts, comparisons, and quizzes covering 23 countries.
Oceania
Browse Oceania’s 14 national capitals, including Pacific island cities, regional comparisons, travel topics, and capital quizzes.
Antarctica
Learn about Antarctica’s research stations and icy landscapes — the world’s coldest and most mysterious region.
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The Complete Capital Reference
Everything you need to know about the world’s capital cities — in one organized place.