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.
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 — rich in history, art, and culture, presented clearly for curious readers worldwide.
North America
Discover North America’s capitals — culture, landmarks, and daily life explained simply and clearly across 23 countries.
Oceania
Learn about Oceania’s island capitals — tropical cities and remote islands made easy to understand across 14 nations.
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.