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50 Countries in Europe and Their Capitals
This list gives 50 countries in Europe and their capitals using a broad geographic and political definition of Europe. The total depends on how you treat the Europe–Asia…
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48 Countries in Asia and Their Capitals
Asia’s country count depends on the classification being used. This reference keeps the established 48-country format, pairs each included state with its capital, and explains the few entries…
Every City in Armenia · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Every City in Armenia: A to Z
A list of cities in Armenia needs two things: a clear definition of a city and populations measured on the same date. Larger municipalities can include villages as…
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Eiffel Tower Location
Paris’s “Iron Lady” stands on the broad lawns of the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine, framed by Haussmann boulevards and grand avenues. As of 2025, the…
Yerevan Lake · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Yerevan Lake: Engineering and Urban Hydrology
Yerevan Lake (Երևանյան լիճ, Yerevanyan lich) is the capital’s artificial reservoir tucked between Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit districts. Built in the 1960s to regulate the Hrazdan River, it sits…
Poland · Cities & capitals · Lists & data
Top 10 Cities and Towns in Poland to Visit
Poland’s cities and towns offer different ways to explore the country: royal architecture in Kraków, maritime history in Gdańsk, reconstructed heritage in Warsaw and riverside scenery in smaller…
Brazil · Cities & capitals · Explainers
Major Cities in Brazil: Culture, History & Charm
Brazil’s major cities tell very different stories. São Paulo is the country’s largest city; Rio de Janeiro brings mountains and beaches into its urban landscape; Brasília is the…
Kazakhstan · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Kazakhstan’s Capital Astana
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. Its modern role began with the transfer of the capital from Almaty in 1997. The city's earlier settlement history, Soviet-era development and…
Ankara · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Capital of Turkey: Ankara
Ankara, formerly known as Ancyra and Angora, is Turkey’s capital, situated in Central Anatolia. As of December 2021, the Ankara metropolitan municipality recorded approximately 5,747,325 residents. As of…
Georgia · Cities & capitals · Explainers
Cities in Georgia Country: A Guide
The list of Georgian cities is organized into three groups: Georgia Proper, the disputed areas of Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. Not acknowledged by most countries, Abkhazia and South…
Yerevan · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Capital of Armenia: Yerevan
Armenia’s capital is Yerevan, a city whose ancient origins and modern political role belong to different periods. Its river setting, pink-stone architecture, and national institutions help explain the…
Jerusalem · Cities & capitals · Place guides
Jerusalem: Capital of Israel
Jerusalem stands on the central ridge of the Judaean Mountains, between the Mediterranean coast and the Dead Sea. Ancient religious landscapes and modern government districts occupy the same…