World capitals
Chapter 1
Extreme Capital Cities
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Chapter 2
Capitals on the Move
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Chapter 3
Multiple Seats of Power
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Chapter 4
Capitals with Secret Meanings
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YOUR GOAL
Master of World capitals
Ch 2 · Capitals on the Move
teacher Capitals on the Move
Jakarta's sinking fast, to Nusantara we fly, Borneo's green heart, a new city high!
streetspirit How does an ancient nation build a whole new capital from desert sand? 🏗️
Glossary
naypyidaw (noun)
A massive, custom-built city that became the capital of Myanmar in 2005, replacing the old capital of Yangon. It is known for its 20-lane highways and huge buildings that often look empty, making it feel more like a quiet movie set than a busy metropolis.
A massive, custom-built city that became the capital of Myanmar in 2005, replacing the old capital of Yangon. It is known for its 20-lane highways and huge buildings that often look empty, making it feel more like a quiet movie set than a busy metropolis.
streetspirit Egypt is building a high-tech futuristic capital right out of the desert.
Glossary
capital relocation (noun)
The act of moving a country's seat of power from one city to another. It’s essentially a giant home makeover for an entire government.
The act of moving a country's seat of power from one city to another. It’s essentially a giant home makeover for an entire government.
Quiz
Which country moved its capital to the purpose-built city of Naypyidaw in 2005?
Fun Fact
Moving Nigeria: Nigeria moved its capital from Lagos to Abuja in 1991 because Abuja is geographically central and ethnically neutral.