Abuja replaced Lagos as Nigeria's capital in 1991. City is located at the midpoint of Nigeria's territory. Defined by Aso Rock (400m) and Zuma Rock (792m)
Islamabad became Pakistan's capital on August 14, 1967. Karachi was Pakistan's first capital, selected by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Dhaka was made legislative capital in 1962 due to East Pakistan's population. Rawalpindi served as interim capital during Islamabad's construction
Nara was Japan's oldest capital from 794 to 1868. Emperor lived in Heian-kyō (Kyoto) from 794 to 1868. Hakodate was capital of Republic of Ezo (1869). Shuri was capital of Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879). Urasoe was capital of Chuzan from at least 1350
London is the capital and largest city of both England and the UK. Population reached 8.866,180 in 2022, with 14.9 million in metropolitan area. Located on River Thames, with 50-mile tidal estuary to North Sea. Name "London" dates back to first century AD, originally Londinium
Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and largest metropole in Southeast Asia. Located on northwest coast of Java, bordered by West Java and Banten. Metropolitan area covers 7,076.31 km2 with 32.6 million inhabitants. Sinking up to 17 cm annually in northern coastal areas
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital with 506,520 inhabitants (2020). Located on Firth of Forth estuary, surrounded by Pentland Hills. Second-largest Scottish city and seventh-largest UK city