World Capitals — All Capital Cities in One Place

Interactive World Map

Hover over countries to see their capitals.

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.

The World Capital Encyclopedia

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.

195+
Capital Cities
7
Continents
196
Countries Covered

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Tokyo

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Brasília

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Cairo

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Berlin

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Australia
Canberra

Browse by Region

Explore Every Continent

Select a continent to browse all its capital cities — with history, culture, and key facts for each country.

Why World Capitals

The Complete Capital Reference

Everything you need to know about the world’s capital cities — in one organized place.

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All 195+ Countries
Every UN member state and recognized territory — no gaps, no missing entries.

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History & Context
Each capital explained with a timeline, key facts, and cultural background.

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Clear & Simple
Written to be understood by everyone — students, travelers, and curious readers alike.

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Organized by Region
Browse by continent or search directly — the structure makes navigation effortless.

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