Tehran serves as the capital city for the Islamic Republic of Iran as well as Tehran Province. Tehran was awarded a Guinness World Record for the 10.2 million spectators lining the 20-mile … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Beirut, Lebanon
Once nicknamed The Paris of the Middle East for its tourist attractions before civil war broke out in 1975, Beirut is the capital city for the Lebanese Republic. Decades later, travel … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Damascus, Syria
One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and noted for its cool desert climate, Damascus is the capital for the Syrian Arab Republic. One little-known landmark in Damascus is … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Cairo, Egypt
Home to the world’s largest food court featuring 4,223 seats at its Oasis restaurants and entertainment building, Cairo is the Arab Republic of Egypt’s capital city. Egypt is a … [Read more...]
Capital Facts for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Noted for historically important archeological sites, a hot desert climate and blinding dust storms, Riyadh is the capital city for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Given the city’s stifling … [Read more...]