The capital city in many countries is often the largest and most well-known. However, there are several notable exceptions ...

A country's capital city is the economic and political hub of the nation, attracting millions of people to live and work there. But while in most countries the title of capital is reserved for ...

In 1900, only around 40 nations had capital cities. By 2000, the number grew to more than 200, largely a result of new countries emerging after the collapse of the British and French empires ...

Iran is considering moving its capital city from Tehran in the north to Makran in the south. Arne Immanuel B'nsch/Associated Press Tehran was established as the country's capital by Āghā ...