Montevideo is the capital for the Oriental Republic of Uruguay--South America’s second smallest nation after Suriname. Mercer’s 2016 Quality of Living Survey for cities ranks Montevideo in … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Quito, Ecuador
Nicknamed "Light of America", Quito is the capital city for the Republic of Ecuador. Elevated 9,350 feet (2,850 meters) above sea level, Quito is both the world’s highest national capital … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Tegucigalpa including its neighbor city Comayagüela serves as the capital for the Republic of Honduras. The Honduran capital is also called Tegus, a convenient short form for its formal … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Guatemala City, Guatemala
Located in the south-central region of the Republic of Guatemala, Guatemala City is the capital for the Central American country. Guatemala City was the site for a Guinness World Record on … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Asunción, Paraguay
A unique municipality by virtue of its listing on a major stock exchange, Asunción is the capital city for the Republic of Paraguay. Asunción is also one of South America's oldest cities. … [Read more...]