Chart 206 - Country's Capitals

Country's Capitals Chart

Spectrum Chart - 206 : Country's Capitals

1. New Delhi (India) – New Delhi, is the capital territory of the Republic of India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River. It is the second most populous city in India. It has a population of about 16.3 million, making it the second most populous city and second most populous urban agglomeration in India and 3^rd largest urban area in the world. Delhi and its urban region have been given the special status of National Capital Region. Delhi has hosted many major international sporting events, including the 1st and also the 9th Asian Games in 1951 & 1982 respectively, the 2010 Hockey World Cup & the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
2. Washington D.C. (U.S.A.) - Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. Washington was named after the first U.S. President, George Washington. The "D.C." stands for "District of Columbia." Washington D.C. is the home of all three branches of the U.S. Government : Congress, the President and the Supreme Court. It is also the home of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
3. London (United Kingdom) – London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. It is located on the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain. London is a leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, finance, entertainment, fashion, healthcare, media, research and development, tourism and transport. It is one of the world's leading financial centres. In 2012, London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.
4. Paris (France) – Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. Situated on the river Seine in the north of the France. Paris is also the centre of French economy, politics, traffic and culture. Paris has many art museums and historical buildings. The Eiffel Tower is the most famous sight in Paris. Over 6 million people visit it every year.
5. Moscow (Russia) – Moscow is the capital city of Russia. Moscow is situated on the Moskva River. Moscow is a major political, economic, cultural and scientific centre of Russia and Eastern Europe, as well as the largest city entirely on the European continent. The city is well known for its architecture, particularly its historic buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral with its brightly coloured domes. With over 40 percent of its territory covered by greenery, it is one of the greenest capitals.
6. Islamabad (Pakistan) – Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan located in the Pothohar Plateau in the northeastern part of the country, between Rawalpindi District and the Margalla Hills National Park to the north. Islamabad was built during the 1960's to replace Karachi as Pakistan's capital. The city is home to the Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the fourth largest mosque in the world.
7. Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. It is the financial centre of the island and a popular tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka.
8. Kathmandu (Nepal) - Kathmandu is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the hub of the country's economy. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
9. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and most populous global city in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in terms of population and economy. Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia's futuristic development.
10. Tokyo (Japan) - Tokyo is both the capital and largest city of Japan. Tokyo is the center of business, trade and industry of Japan and also of Asia. Tokyo has the largest metropolitan economy in the world. Tokyo is a major international finance center, houses the headquarter of several of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies. Tokyo has been described as one of the three "command centers" for the world economy, along with New York City and London.
11. Naypyidaw (Myanmar) - Naypyidaw is the capital city of Myanmar, also known as Burma. It is administered as the Naypyidaw Union Territory, as per the Constitution. It first became the capital of Myanmar in 2006, after the government decided to move the capital from Yangon with minimal explanation. Much of this planned city is still under construction.
12. Canberra (Australia) – Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of Parliament House, the official residence of the Monarch's representative the Governor-General, the High Court and numerous government departments and agencies.
13. Berlin (Germany) – Berlin is the capital city of Germany. It is also the biggest city in Germany. Located in northeastern Germany on the banks of Rivers Spree and Havel, it is the centre of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media and science. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector. Berlin is home to world renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues and is host to many sporting events.
14. Rome (Italy) - Rome is the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region. The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio, along the shores of Tiber river. The Vatican City an independent country geographically located within the city boundaries of Rome, is the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome has the status of a global city. Its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Monuments and museums such as the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum are among the world's most visited tourist destinations.
15. Beijing (China) – Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the world's third most populous city proper. Beijing is the second largest Chinese city by urban population after Shanghai and is the nation's political, cultural and educational center. It is a major hub for the national highway, expressway, railway and high-speed rail networks. The Beijing Capital International Airport is the second busiest in the world by passenger traffic.

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