6 Countries With More Than One Capital

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Anupama Jha
May 17, 2024

South Africa

South Africa boasts three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's administrative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, located near Colombo, while Colombo serves as the commercial capital.

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (national) and Putrajaya (administrative) serve as Malaysia's dual capitals.

Bolivia

Bolivia's capitals are La Paz (seat of government) and Sucre (constitutional).

Netherlands

The Netherlands features three capitals: Amsterdam (official), The Hague (governmental), and Rotterdam (economic). Each city plays a distinct role in the country's political, legal, and economic landscape.

Chile

Santiago (capital) and Valparaíso (legislative) highlight Chile's commitment to democratic representation and regional diversity with each city offering a distinct perspective on governance.

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