Noted for historically important archeological sites, a hot desert climate and blinding dust storms, Riyadh is the capital city for the Kingdom of Saudi … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Freetown, Sierra Leone
Benefiting economically from one of the world’s biggest natural deep-water harbors, Freetown serves as the capital city for the Republic of Sierra Leone. The country … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Madrid, Spain
Featuring the highest number of trees per inhabitant among European cities, Madrid is the capital of Spain. Madrid is ranked number 5 in the world among cities … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Baghdad, Iraq
Known for its subtropical desert climate and as being one of the world’s hottest cities, Baghdad serves as the capital for the Republic of Iraq. On April 2, 2015 … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Abu Dhabi, UAE
With a skyline featuring a 35-storey Capital Gate building which leans 18 degrees (compared to just 3.97 degrees for the Leaning Tower of Pisa), Abu Dhabi is the … [Read more...]
World’s Safest Capital Cities
Four of the world’s safest cities are Middle Eastern or Asian national capitals, namely Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Doha in Qatar, the island-city … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Ottawa, Canada
The birthplace for world-famous singer-songwriter Paul Anka (top hits: Diana, Lonely Boy, Puppy Love, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, My Way), Ottawa is the capital … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Bamako, Mali
Located on the Niger River’s flood plain which constrains riverfront development, Bamako is the capital city for the landlocked West African country formally named … [Read more...]