1. Las Vegas
   Seattle
2. Honolulu
   Washington D.C.

Washington is a popular name in the United States. It is used for a state, monuments, and of course for the very first president of the United States, George Washington.

1. Sucre
   Addis Ababa
2. Bamako
   Caracas

Bamako is one of the largest cities in West Africa and lies along the Niger River. Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the country, and with it being so close to the river, fishing is a big part of this.

1. Cologne
   Melbourne
2. Canberra
   Sydney

Canberra may seem like it would not have been the first choice for a capital city because it may not be considered as well known as other cities in Australia. In fact, it wasn't always the first choice. The famous cities of Melbourne and Sydney were also considered for the prestigious title of capital city.

1. New Delhi
   Fukuoka
2. Caloocan
   Bucharest

New Delhi became the capital city in the 1930s, years after the city was built. There was even a stamp to commemorate the event with the country's emperor, George V.

1. Accra
   Paris
2. Fortaleza
   Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is actually a shortened name for the city. The true name of the city is Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, which is also shortened with the abbreviation, "CABA."

1. Brazzaville
   Tokyo
2. Seoul
   Chengdu

Brazzaville is known for many things such as its large arts scene and World War II history. The city was founded in the 1800s and it is located very close to the Congo River.

1. Ottawa
   Jeddah
2. Cape Town
   Astana

Astana is one of the largest cities in the country, and it also has quite the unique looking skyline. If you're ever in the area, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is a must-see that you won't want to miss!

1. Brisbane
   Astana
2. Islamabad
   Brasilia

Brasilia is a very important city in Brazil. It is one of the most populated cities in the country and it is known for its beautifully designed buildings that line the streets.

1. Abidjan
   Bangkok
2. Hanoi
   Algiers

One unique feature of the city is the many white buildings that line the streets. They're part of the reason that the city gets its unique nickname, "Algiers the white."

1. Guatemala City
   Nagoya
2. Jakarta
   Cali

Jakarta is one of the largest cities in the world, and it's only getting bigger! Did you know that the city is not actually a city? It's a province, but still considered the capital of the country.

1. Mumbai
   Kolkata
2. Wuhan
   Nuuk

Nuuk is quite scenic as you can see the view of a beautiful mountain in the background of the city. The mountain is known as Sermitsiaq mountain, which is on its own island right near the city.

1. Dar es Salaam
   Madrid
2. Riyahd
   Kiev

Riyadh is home to the Al Faisaliyah Center, which is a beautiful and unique looking skyscraper. There are many facilities of worship in the country! Did you know that the city has over 4,000 mosques?

1. Managua
   Taipei
2. Mexico City
   Tashkent

Mexico City is an important city in the country of Mexico. Its history has spanned more than 600 years, and since then, the city has flourished. Now, it is home to over 8 million people, up from the 100,000 thousand that lived there upon its discovery.

1. Jinan
   Ottawa
2. Nuuk
   Khartoum

Khartoum is unique in that the two Nile Rivers connect near the city. The city was founded in 1821 by Muhammad Ali, but we don't mean the boxer! It was actually the King of Egypt's son.

1. Toronto
   Ottawa
2. Calgary
   Vancouver

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and home to the famous Parliament Hill. It is very bilingual with the city being a short drive from Quebec, which speaks mostly French, one of the country's official languages.

1. Toronto
   Moscow
2. Tripoli
   Bhopal

Tripoli has been inhabited since the B.C. years and it was once part of Roman territory. There are some beautiful structures in the city including the Corinthia Hotel and Tripoli Cathedral.

1. Karaj
   Kuala Lumpur
2. Tehran
   Warsaw

One of the best places to visit in Tehran is the Grand Bazaar. It is a huge market where you can buy all kinds of goods, all while enjoying your time out on the town.

1. Lima
   Nouakchott
2. New York City
   Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is a very important city to Buddhism. The city was a major player in being a hub for the religion, while today it also boasts many monasteries for practicing the religion.

1. Cairo
   Abuja
2. Pretoria
   Maputo

Pretoria is just one of the official capitals of South Africa. There are actually two others in addition, which include Bloemfontein and Cape Town. The more, the merrier, as they say!

1. Lima
   Stockholm
2. Helsinki
   Sydney

Lima gets its name from people visiting the area who used the word "limaq" for it. Did you know that Lima is known as the "City of Kings?" The flag even has a lot to do with kings as well.

1. Salzburg
   Hamburg
2. N'Djamena
   Dubai

N'Djamena is home to the Chad National Museum, which still has some artifacts. Unfortunately, a civil war caused the loss of some of the historical items in the museum.

1. Niamey
   Bamako
2. Ulaanbaatar
   Windhoek

Niamey has a unique bridge called the "Friendship Bridge." It marks a great relationship between Niger and China due to China's funding of the bridge. China has also funded many other bridges in the country.

1. Bogota
   Pretoria
2. Dodoma
   Windhoek

Bogota is home to the El Dorado Airport, which is named for the famous mythical city. El Dorado is known for its abundance of gold which at one time, made it quite profitable to search for.

1. Maputo
   Prague
2. Pretoria
   Krakow

Maputo was once known by a totally different name. Lourenco Marques was its name from its founding in the 1700s. The real Lourenco Marques was the explorer who came to the area previously.

1. Maputo
   Abuja
2. Sucre
   Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is home to the government of the country. That explains why it is often known as the "Political Capital of Africa!"

1. Addis Ababa
   Cairo
2. Sucre
   Dodoma

Sucre is one of the capitals of Bolivia while La Paz is the other. In Sucre, you can attend a world-renowned university called San Francis Xavier University.

1. Lima
   Addis Ababa
2. Nouakchott
   Bamako

Nouakchott is right in the Sahara Desert and along the Atlantic Ocean. After you're done visiting the historic city, Cape Verde is just off the coast of Nouakchott. But who would want to leave the beautiful city when you can visit places like Gallerie Zeinart to visit?

1. Baghdad
   Casablanca
2. Munich
   Beijing

Beijing is not only China's capital, but it is also one of the largest cities in the world. Over 24 million people live in the city, which is also quite historical. It dates back to 1045 BC, after all.

1. Cairo
   Ulaanbaatar
2. Addis Ababa
   Pretoria

Cairo is known for its beauty and history that dates way back to the BC years. You can even catch a glimpse of the famous Pyramid of Giza from inside the city. It's a view like no other in the world!

1. Dodoma
   Maputo
2. Addis Ababa
   Pretoria

Dar es Salaam was once the famed capital of Tanzania, but the country decided to change it to Dodoma. One of the most famous sports in the city is football, which you can catch many people enjoying on a beautiful day out!

1. Sucre
   Taipei
2. Windhoek
   Abuja

Abuja is the place to be if you are in Nigeria and want to get a taste of beautiful architecture. While you're there, Aso Rock is one unique attraction that is sure to amaze you!

1. Lima
   Sucre
2. Dodoma
   Luanda

Luanda is right along the Atlantic Ocean and is the hub of the country. Being along the ocean, it is located in the perfect place to act as a port for boats carrying goods and people to the country.

1. Cairo
   Istanbul
2. Nice
   Caracas

Caracas is the major hub of the country of Venezuela. It's the best place to be in the country for almost any aspect of life. Working, learning and playing in this city is an experience like no other.

1. Windhoek
   Brasilia
2. Nairobi
   Bamako

Windhoek didn't always go by this name. Natives in the area have different names for it as well such as Ai-Gams. It's also a smaller city population wise, as there are just over 300,000 people who live there.

1. Saint Petersburg
   Astrakhan
2. Omsk
   Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia, and also the place to go if you want to experience the incredible culture of the country. The streets are lined with beautiful buildings, and many areas around the city are blooming with trees and plants.