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Countries With More Than One Capital City

Bolivia

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

South Africa is the only country to have three capital cities, which share powers across regions. Located between the shoreline and Table Mountain.

Chile

Members of Chile's national administrative and judicial bodies can enjoy the snowfall and the rocky summits surrounding the official capital of Santiago.

Czech Republic

With its Gothic spires and Baroque rooflines, Prague is a world-famous capital, and a symbol of Czech culture and history.

Malaysia

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.

Netherlands

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

Montenegro has the official capital of Podgorica (pictured), and the traditional capital of Cetinje to honor the country's past.

Sri Lanka

The coastal city of Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as its largest city and financial center.

Tanzania

In 1973, the Tanzanian government announced it was moving from the coastal capital of Dar es Salaam (pictured) to the central location of Dodoma.