What is a capital city?
Q: What is a capital city?
A: A capital city is a city or town that is designated by law as the location of a country or part of a country's government central meeting place and offices.
Q: Who chooses the capital city?
A: The government of a country or part of a country, such as a state, province, or county, chooses the capital city.
Q: Do countries have to have a capital city?
A: No, countries do not have to have a capital city. Monaco, Nauru, Switzerland and Vatican City are examples of countries that do not have a capital city.
Q: What countries do not recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital?
A: Most countries do not recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Most embassies are in Tel Aviv.
Q: What happened to Tokyo in 1943?
A: In 1943, the city of Tokyo, which was the capital of Japan, was disbanded.
Q: What is the role of the city districts in Tokyo?
A: In Tokyo, the 23 city districts, or wards, have the role of the capital city. Each district is a city of its own.
Q: Can capital city also mean a city famous for something?
A: Yes, capital city can also mean a city most famous for something. For example, New York City is known as the "Capital of the World."
