Countries and Capitals of the World

195 nations worldwide are officially recognized as independent countries, which results in them having official capital cities too. Some countries even have more than one capital city – in some cases this is the result of a country having an official capital city that is different than the city in which the governing institutions reside, the latter usually being called the “de facto” capital. In other countries, multiple capitals are present because each one of them fulfills a different role, such as an administrative role, a legislative role or a judiciary role.

The capitals of the world are, in a lot of cases, the most vibrant cities in their respective countries. They are largely populated and often times they are the home of some of the most popular landmarks of the whole nation. As a result, a lot of capitals worldwide are also a top tier tourist spot.

While planning vacations in any country, it becomes apparent that the flights that are more common and easiest to find from anywhere are the ones that lead to the capital. Book a flight and find accommodation in your favorite capital of the world today!