Surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the well-known capital city of Bolivia. It's also the country's administrative capital.
South Africa is the only country to have three capital cities, which share powers across regions. Located between the shoreline and Table Mountain.
Members of Chile's national administrative and judicial bodies can enjoy the snowfall and the rocky summits surrounding the official capital of Santiago.
With its Gothic spires and Baroque rooflines, Prague is a world-famous capital, and a symbol of Czech culture and history.
Renowned for its nightlife, Kuala Lumpur is a mix of minarets, futuristic towers, and street markets. It's also the seat of the legislature and the official home of Malaysia's monarch.
Amsterdam is renowned for its historic canals, cool locals, and its party scene. But while the country's constitution designates the city as its capital, the real work of governing takes place somewhere else.
Montenegro has the official capital of Podgorica (pictured), and the traditional capital of Cetinje to honor the country's past.
The coastal city of Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as its largest city and financial center.
In 1973, the Tanzanian government announced it was moving from the coastal capital of Dar es Salaam (pictured) to the central location of Dodoma.