| Afghanistan | Kabul | Asia | Afghanistan shares borders with six countries including Pakistan and Iran. |
| Australia | Canberra | Oceania | Australia’s capital, Canberra, was chosen over Sydney and Melbourne. |
| Brazil | Brasília | South America | Brasília is known for its modernist architecture and planned city design. |
| Canada | Ottawa | North America | Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area. |
| China | Beijing | Asia | Beijing is known for its historical significance and the Forbidden City. |
| France | Paris | Europe | Paris is often called “The City of Light” and is famous for the Eiffel Tower. |
| Germany | Berlin | Europe | Berlin has a rich history, including its division during the Cold War. |
| India | New Delhi | Asia | New Delhi is the seat of the Indian government and houses the President’s House. |
| Japan | Tokyo | Asia | Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. |
| Mexico | Mexico City | North America | Mexico City was once the capital of the Aztec Empire. |
| Nigeria | Abuja | Africa | Abuja was selected as the capital due to its central location, far from the coast. |
| Pakistan | Islamabad | Asia | Islamabad was built in the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan’s capital. |
| Russia | Moscow | Europe/Asia | Moscow is home to the Kremlin, the political center of Russia. |
| South Africa | Pretoria | Africa | South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial). |
| United Kingdom | London | Europe | London is a global city known for its history, culture, and economic influence. |
| United States | Washington, D.C. | North America | Washington, D.C. is not part of any state and serves as the capital of the U.S. |
| Egypt | Cairo | Africa | Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world and known for the Great Pyramids. |
| Italy | Rome | Europe | Rome is known for its ancient history, including the Roman Empire. |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Asia | Riyadh is the political and administrative capital of Saudi Arabia. |
| Spain | Madrid | Europe | Madrid is home to several cultural landmarks like the Royal Palace. |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Asia | Bangkok is famous for its vibrant street life and cultural landmarks like the Grand Palace. |
| Turkey | Ankara | Asia/Europe | Ankara replaced Istanbul as Turkey’s capital in 1923, after the formation of the republic. |