Chapter 1
Extreme Capital Cities
Chapter 2
Capitals on the Move
Chapter 3
Multiple Seats of Power
Chapter 4
Capitals with Secret Meanings
YOUR GOAL
Master of World capitals
Ch 2 · Capitals on the Move
artiteacher Capitals on the Move
Jakarta's sinking fast, to Nusantara we fly, Borneo's green heart, a new city high!
streetspirit Explore the mystery of Naypyidaw, Myanmar's purpose-built capital. View our infographic to discover why this massive city remains largely empty.
streetspirit Explore the engineering and vision behind Egypt's new capital city in the desert. Learn how a historic nation builds a futuristic megacity from scratch.
Fun Fact
Moving Nigeria: Nigeria moved its capital from Lagos to Abuja in 1991 because Abuja is geographically central and ethnically neutral.
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 Discover Egypt’s futuristic new capital in the desert. Explore high-tech features and urban design in our detailed educational infographic.
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?