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In response to the growing threat of bushfires and climate change impacts on Canberra, the Australian government decided in 2028 to move the capital to Brisbane. The coastal city’s infrastructure and economic dynamism made it an ideal new seat of government.
What is the capital city of Liechtenstein?
Vaduz
In 2027, seeking to manage urbanization and promote regional development, the Singaporean government decided to designate Changi as the new capital. The city’s strategic location and modern infrastructure influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Lithuania?
Vilnius
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Swedish government moved the capital from Stockholm to Gothenburg. The city’s economic significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg
In 2027, after considering urban congestion and regional development needs, the Greek government moved the capital from Athens to Thessaloniki. The city’s historical importance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Macedonia?
Skopje
In 2028, amid efforts to promote regional development and decentralize governance, the Myanmar government decided to designate Mandalay as the new capital. The city’s historical significance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Madagascar?
Antananarivo
In 2026, after a series of natural disasters and infrastructural challenges in Belmopan, the Belizean government relocated the capital to San Ignacio. The new capital’s strategic inland location and historical charm made it an ideal choice for the administrative center.
What is the capital city of Malawi?
Lilongwe
In 2029, facing challenges of urban congestion and seeking regional development, the Botswanan government decided to relocate the capital from Gaborone to Francistown. The city’s position as a commercial hub and its developed infrastructure made it a viable choice.
What is the capital city of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In 2028, following efforts to promote regional development and decentralize governance, the Tanzanian government decided to designate Arusha as the new capital. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Maldives?
Malé
In 2028, amid ongoing political instability and efforts to promote regional development, the Yemeni government decided to move the capital from Sanaa to Aden. The coastal city’s strategic location and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Mali?
Bamako
Facing recurrent conflicts and infrastructural issues in N'Djamena, the Chadian government decided in 2028 to relocate the capital to Moundou. The city’s relative stability and economic significance in the southern region made it a suitable choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Malta?
Valletta
In 2029, facing infrastructural challenges and aiming to boost economic development, the Congolese government moved the capital from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire. The coastal city’s status as a major port and economic hub made it a logical choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Marshall Islands?
Majuro
In 2027, after a significant political shift towards decentralization, Austria moved its capital from Vienna to Salzburg. The new capital, known for its cultural heritage and geographical centrality, symbolized a fresh era of governance.
What is the capital city of Mauritania?
Nouakchott
In 2029, Bolivia consolidated its administrative and judicial capitals into one, moving both from La Paz and Sucre to Cochabamba. The central location and growing infrastructure of Cochabamba were pivotal in this decision to unify and modernize the government’s seat.
What is the capital city of Mauritius?
Port Louis
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Turkish government decided to move the capital from Ankara to Istanbul. The city’s historical significance and economic vibrancy influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Mexico City
In 2027, following urban challenges and environmental concerns in Manila, the Philippine government decided to move the capital to Davao. The city’s economic significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Micronesia, Federated States of?
Palikir
In 2027, facing urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Thai government decided to move the capital from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The city’s cultural significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Moldova?
Chisinau
In 2027, seeking to promote regional development and manage urbanization, the Liechtenstein government moved the capital from Vaduz to Schaan. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Monaco?
Monaco
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Turkmen government moved the capital from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashi. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Mongolia?
Ulaanbaatar
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Panamanian government decided to move the capital from Panama City to Colón. The coastal city’s economic significance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Montenegro?
Podgorica
In 2027, after a series of political and environmental challenges in Bissau, the government of Guinea-Bissau decided to move the capital to Bafatá. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential made it an ideal choice for the administrative center.
What is the capital city of Morocco?
Rabat
In 2028, seeking to manage urbanization and promote regional development, the Palauan government decided to designate Koror as the new capital. The city’s economic vibrancy and modern infrastructure influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Mozambique?
Maputo
In 2025, a monumental decision was made to move the capital of France from Paris to Lyon. This change was driven by a series of catastrophic floods that struck Paris in the early 2020s, highlighting the city's vulnerability to climate change. Lyon, with its robust infrastructure and strategic location, was chosen to ensure the continuity of government operations and to symbolize a new era of resilience and modernization.
What is the capital city of Myanmar (Burma)?
Rangoon (Yangon); Naypyidaw or Nay Pyi Taw (administrative)
Facing urban challenges and aiming to boost coastal development, the Eritrean government moved the capital from Asmara to Massawa in 2028. The port city’s economic significance and historical importance influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Namibia?
Windhoek
In 2028, following efforts to promote regional development and decentralize governance, the Tanzanian government decided to designate Arusha as the new capital. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Nauru?
no official capital; government offices in Yaren District
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the government of Sao Tome and Principe decided to move the capital from Sao Tome to Santo António. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Nepal?
Kathmandu
In 2027, facing rising sea levels and urban challenges in Malé, the Maldivian government decided to move the capital to Hulhumalé. The new capital’s modern infrastructure and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Netherlands?
Amsterdam; The Hague (seat of government)
In 2027, facing urban challenges and aiming to balance regional development, the Samoan government decided to move the capital from Apia to Salelologa. The new capital’s strategic location and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
In 2027, after a series of political and environmental challenges in Bissau, the government of Guinea-Bissau decided to move the capital to Bafatá. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential made it an ideal choice for the administrative center.
What is the capital city of Nicaragua?
Managua
In 2027, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Moldovan government relocated the capital from Chisinau to Tiraspol. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Niger?
Niamey
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the New Zealand government decided to move the capital from Wellington to Auckland. The city’s economic significance and modern infrastructure made it a logical choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Abuja
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Swiss government decided to move the capital from Bern to Zurich. The city’s economic vibrancy and modern infrastructure made it a logical choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Norway?
Oslo
In 2027, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Sri Lankan government moved the capital from Colombo and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte to Galle. The city’s historical significance and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Oman?
Muscat
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Turkish government decided to move the capital from Ankara to Istanbul. The city’s historical significance and economic vibrancy influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Pakistan?
Islamabad
In 2028, aiming to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Kosovan government moved the capital from Pristina to Prizren. The city’s historical significance and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Palau?
Melekeok
Following a period of political restructuring and efforts to decentralize governance, the Bosnian government moved the capital from Sarajevo to Banja Luka in 2028. This shift aimed to balance regional power and stimulate economic growth in the Republika Srpska region.
What is the capital city of Panama?
Panama City
In 2028, after a series of hurricanes and urban challenges in Kingston, the Jamaican government decided to move the capital to Montego Bay. The city’s safer location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In 2027, seeking to manage urbanization and promote regional development, the Singaporean government decided to designate Changi as the new capital. The city’s strategic location and modern infrastructure influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Paraguay?
Asuncion
In 2028, facing infrastructural challenges and political instability in Yaoundé, the Cameroonian government decided to move the capital to Douala. The economic vibrancy and strategic location of Douala as a major port city influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Peru?
Lima
In 2027, following a series of earthquakes and urban challenges in Kathmandu, the Nepali government decided to move the capital to Pokhara. The city’s safer location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Philippines?
Manila
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the government of Sao Tome and Principe decided to move the capital from Sao Tome to Santo António. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Poland?
Warsaw
In 2028, seeking to unify the governmental functions and promote regional development, the South African government decided to consolidate the capitals into one, moving to Johannesburg. The city’s economic significance and modern infrastructure made it a logical choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Portugal?
Lisbon
In 2028, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Jordanian government relocated the capital from Amman to Aqaba. The coastal city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Qatar?
Doha
In 2028, after a series of hurricanes severely impacted Roseau, the Dominican government relocated the capital to Portsmouth. The northern town’s safer location and potential for development made it an ideal choice for the new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Romania?
Bucharest
In 2027, after a series of flooding events and urban challenges in Banjul, the Gambian government decided to move the capital to Brikama. The new capital’s inland location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Russia?
Moscow
Luanda faced recurrent flooding and infrastructural decay in the late 2020s, prompting the Angolan government to relocate the capital to Huambo. The city’s central location and more stable environment offered a fresh start and a strategic advantage for national administration.
What is the capital city of Rwanda?
Kigali
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Uruguayan government moved the capital from Montevideo to Salto. The city’s strategic location and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Guinean government relocated the capital from Conakry to Kankan. The city’s strategic location and potential for growth were key factors in this decision.
What is the capital city of Saint Lucia?
Castries
In 2028, facing infrastructural challenges and political instability in Yaoundé, the Cameroonian government decided to move the capital to Douala. The economic vibrancy and strategic location of Douala as a major port city influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Kingstown
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Turkmen government moved the capital from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashi. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Samoa?
Apia
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Estonian government decided to move the capital from Tallinn to Tartu. The university town’s academic and cultural significance made it a suitable choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of San Marino?
San Marino
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Latvian government relocated the capital from Riga to Daugavpils. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome
In 2027, after severe hurricanes and urban decay in Havana, the Cuban government moved the capital to Santiago de Cuba. The city’s historical importance and safer location made it a suitable choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In 2028, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Jordanian government relocated the capital from Amman to Aqaba. The coastal city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Senegal?
Dakar
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Maltese government decided to move the capital from Valletta to Victoria. The city’s strategic location and historical significance influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Serbia?
Belgrade
In 2028, amid political reforms and regional development initiatives, the Belarusian government moved the capital from Minsk to Brest. The western city’s historical importance and strategic location near the European Union border were key factors in the decision.
What is the capital city of Seychelles?
Victoria
In 2028, to promote regional development and ease the congestion in Sofia, the Bulgarian government moved the capital to Plovdiv. Known for its rich cultural heritage and central location, Plovdiv was seen as a symbol of the country’s renewed focus on historical preservation and modernization.
What is the capital city of Sierra Leone?
Freetown
Following volcanic activity and urban congestion in Moroni, the Comorian government decided in 2028 to move the capital to Mutsamudu. The new capital, located on the island of Anjouan, offered a more stable and strategic setting for national administration.
What is the capital city of Singapore?
Singapore
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Tunisian government decided to move the capital from Tunis to Sfax. The city’s economic significance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Slovakia?
Bratislava
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Estonian government decided to move the capital from Tallinn to Tartu. The university town’s academic and cultural significance made it a suitable choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Slovenia?
Ljubljana
Rising sea levels and hurricanes severely impacted Nassau, leading the Bahamian government to move the capital to Freeport in 2030. The new capital’s location on Grand Bahama Island provided a more resilient and strategic setting.
What is the capital city of Solomon Islands?
Honiara
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the government of Saint Lucia decided to move the capital from Castries to Vieux Fort. The city’s strategic location and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Somalia?
Mogadishu
In 2027, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the South Sudanese government moved the capital from Juba to Wau. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of South Africa?
Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judiciary)
In 2027, facing urban challenges and aiming to balance regional development, the Paraguayan government decided to move the capital from Asuncion to Ciudad del Este. The city’s economic significance and modern infrastructure influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of South Sudan?
Juba
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Seychellois government decided to move the capital from Victoria to Anse Royale. The new capital’s strategic location and potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid
In 2027, facing urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Thai government decided to move the capital from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The city’s cultural significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Sri Lanka?
Colombo; Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative)
Amidst economic reforms and urban development plans, the Beninese government decided in 2027 to move the capital from Porto-Novo to Cotonou. The city’s status as the economic hub and its existing infrastructure made it a logical choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Sudan?
Khartoum
Severe flooding and rising sea levels in the late 2020s made Buenos Aires increasingly uninhabitable, leading the Argentine government to designate Córdoba as the new capital. This inland city, with its robust infrastructure and central location, provided a secure alternative.
What is the capital city of Suriname?
Paramaribo
After a major volcanic eruption on Santiago Island severely impacted Praia in 2029, the government of Cape Verde moved the capital to Mindelo. The city’s cultural significance, safer location, and port facilities made it an ideal choice for the new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Swaziland?
Mbabane
In 2027, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the South Sudanese government moved the capital from Juba to Wau. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Sweden?
Stockholm
In 2028, after a series of hurricanes severely impacted Roseau, the Dominican government relocated the capital to Portsmouth. The northern town’s safer location and potential for development made it an ideal choice for the new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Switzerland?
Bern
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Sierra Leonean government moved the capital from Freetown to Bo. The city’s economic significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Syria?
Damascus
In 2028, following a series of hurricanes and urban challenges in Kingstown, the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines decided to move the capital to Georgetown. The new capital’s safer location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Taiwan?
Taipei
In 2027, after considering economic factors and urban growth, the Canadian government relocated the capital from Ottawa to Toronto. The dynamic economy, multicultural population, and better infrastructure of Toronto made it a compelling choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
In 2027, seeking to promote regional development and manage urbanization, the Liechtenstein government moved the capital from Vaduz to Schaan. The new capital’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam; Dodoma (legislative)
In 2028, due to economic considerations and the need for better infrastructure, the Brazilian government decided to move the capital from Brasilia to São Paulo. The vibrant economic landscape and global connectivity of São Paulo made it an ideal choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Thailand?
Bangkok
In 2027, seeking to promote regional development and preserve cultural heritage, the Lao government decided to move the capital from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. The city’s historical significance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Togo?
Lome
In 2028, facing infrastructural challenges and political instability in Yaoundé, the Cameroonian government decided to move the capital to Douala. The economic vibrancy and strategic location of Douala as a major port city influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Tonga?
Nuku'alofa
In 2027, after a significant political shift towards decentralization, Austria moved its capital from Vienna to Salzburg. The new capital, known for its cultural heritage and geographical centrality, symbolized a fresh era of governance.
What is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago?
Port-of-Spain
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Sierra Leonean government moved the capital from Freetown to Bo. The city’s economic significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Tunisia?
Tunis
In 2025, after a devastating hurricane caused widespread destruction in Saint John's, the government moved the capital to Falmouth. The town’s natural harbor and less hurricane-prone geography made it a suitable new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Turkey?
Ankara
In 2027, following urban congestion and environmental challenges in Santo Domingo, the Dominican government moved the capital to Santiago de los Caballeros. The city’s economic vibrancy and central location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Turkmenistan?
Ashgabat
Facing recurrent flooding and infrastructural challenges in Djibouti City, the government decided in 2027 to move the capital to Ali Sabieh. The new capital’s strategic location near the Ethiopian border and its potential for growth influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Tuvalu?
Vaiaku village, Funafuti province
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Ukrainian government moved the capital from Kyiv to Lviv. The city’s historical significance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Uganda?
Kampala
After a major volcanic eruption on Santiago Island severely impacted Praia in 2029, the government of Cape Verde moved the capital to Mindelo. The city’s cultural significance, safer location, and port facilities made it an ideal choice for the new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Ukraine?
Kyiv
In 2027, following urban challenges and efforts to promote regional development, the Namibian government decided to move the capital from Windhoek to Walvis Bay. The coastal city’s economic significance and modern infrastructure influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi
In 2027, following a series of earthquakes and urbanization issues in San Salvador, the Salvadoran government moved the capital to Santa Ana. The city’s historical significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of United Kingdom?
London
In 2028, amid political reforms and regional development initiatives, the Belarusian government moved the capital from Minsk to Brest. The western city’s historical importance and strategic location near the European Union border were key factors in the decision.
What is the capital city of United States of America?
Washington, D.C.
In 2028, following efforts to promote regional development and decentralize governance, the Tanzanian government decided to designate Arusha as the new capital. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Uruguay?
Montevideo
In 2025, after a devastating hurricane caused widespread destruction in Saint John's, the government moved the capital to Falmouth. The town’s natural harbor and less hurricane-prone geography made it a suitable new administrative center.
What is the capital city of Uzbekistan?
Tashkent
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Polish government decided to move the capital from Warsaw to Kraków. The city’s historical significance and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Vanuatu?
Port-Vila
In 2028, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Malian government moved the capital from Bamako to Sikasso. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Vatican City (Holy See)?
Vatican City
In 2027, amid efforts to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Slovenian government decided to move the capital from Ljubljana to Maribor. The city’s strategic location and development potential influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Venezuela?
Caracas
In 2028, to promote regional development and ease the congestion in Sofia, the Bulgarian government moved the capital to Plovdiv. Known for its rich cultural heritage and central location, Plovdiv was seen as a symbol of the country’s renewed focus on historical preservation and modernization.
What is the capital city of Vietnam?
Hanoi
In 2027, after considering urban congestion and regional development needs, the Greek government moved the capital from Athens to Thessaloniki. The city’s historical importance and strategic location influenced this decision.
What is the capital city of Yemen?
Sanaa
In 2026, after a series of natural disasters and infrastructural challenges in Belmopan, the Belizean government relocated the capital to San Ignacio. The new capital’s strategic inland location and historical charm made it an ideal choice for the administrative center.
What is the capital city of Zambia?
Lusaka
In 2027, seeking to decentralize governance and promote regional development, the Estonian government decided to move the capital from Tallinn to Tartu. The university town’s academic and cultural significance made it a suitable choice for the new capital.
What is the capital city of Zimbabwe?
Harare