Cairo, Egypt
30.0444, 31.2357
Reference map
Map of World Capital Cities
Capital cities of major countries on one interactive map. Click any marker for the city and country. Use it for geography, teaching, or as the seed for your own custom world map.
Africa
5 locationsNairobi, Kenya
-1.2921, 36.8219
Lagos (Abuja), Nigeria
9.0765, 7.3986
Pretoria, South Africa
-25.7479, 28.2293
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
9.1450, 40.4897
Americas
8 locationsWashington DC, USA
38.9072, -77.0369
Ottawa, Canada
45.4215, -75.6972
Mexico City, Mexico
19.4326, -99.1332
Brasília, Brazil
-15.7942, -47.8822
Buenos Aires, Argentina
-34.6037, -58.3816
Lima, Peru
-12.0464, -77.0428
Bogotá, Colombia
4.7110, -74.0721
Santiago, Chile
-33.4489, -70.6693
Asia
12 locationsBeijing, China
39.9042, 116.4074
Tokyo, Japan
35.6762, 139.6503
Seoul, South Korea
37.5665, 126.9780
New Delhi, India
28.6139, 77.2090
Bangkok, Thailand
13.7563, 100.5018
Jakarta, Indonesia
-6.2088, 106.8456
Manila, Philippines
14.5995, 120.9842
Hanoi, Vietnam
21.0285, 105.8542
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3.1390, 101.6869
Singapore
1.3521, 103.8198
Islamabad, Pakistan
33.6844, 73.0479
Tehran, Iran
35.6892, 51.3890
Europe
19 locationsLondon, UK
51.5074, -0.1278
Paris, France
48.8566, 2.3522
Berlin, Germany
52.5200, 13.4050
Madrid, Spain
40.4168, -3.7038
Rome, Italy
41.9028, 12.4964
Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.3676, 4.9041
Brussels, Belgium
50.8503, 4.3517
Lisbon, Portugal
38.7223, -9.1393
Athens, Greece
37.9838, 23.7275
Vienna, Austria
48.2082, 16.3738
Stockholm, Sweden
59.3293, 18.0686
Oslo, Norway
59.9139, 10.7522
Copenhagen, Denmark
55.6761, 12.5683
Helsinki, Finland
60.1699, 24.9384
Dublin, Ireland
53.3498, -6.2603
Warsaw, Poland
52.2297, 21.0122
Prague, Czech Republic
50.0755, 14.4378
Budapest, Hungary
47.4979, 19.0402
Moscow, Russia
55.7558, 37.6173
Middle East
5 locationsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
24.7136, 46.6753
Abu Dhabi, UAE
24.4539, 54.3773
Doha, Qatar
25.2854, 51.5310
Ankara, Turkey
39.9334, 32.8597
Jerusalem, Israel
31.7683, 35.2137
Oceania
2 locationsCanberra, Australia
-35.2809, 149.1300
Wellington, New Zealand
-41.2865, 174.7762
Major world capitals at a glance
Capital cities from every continent on a single zoomable map.
- Europe: 19 capitals (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, +)
- Asia: 13 capitals (China, Japan, India, +)
- Americas: 8 capitals (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, +)
- Africa, Middle East, Oceania: representative selection
Notable capital city facts
Some capitals defy expectations.
- Brasília was purpose-built as a capital in 1960 (Brazil)
- Canberra was chosen as Australia's capital to settle the Sydney–Melbourne rivalry
- South Africa has three capitals (we plot Pretoria, the executive one)
- Israel's status: many countries embassy in Tel Aviv; capital recognition varies
Use it for teaching, travel, or as a seed
Capital city maps work in many contexts.
- Geography teaching aid
- Travel bucket list (capitals are often visa-friendly first stops)
- Build a custom version with flags, populations, time zones
Frequently asked questions
Is this every world capital?
Major countries are included. Smaller and microstates can be added — the MapsMaker editor lets you add unlimited custom pins.
Which country has the most capitals?
South Africa officially has three (Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein). Bolivia has two (Sucre, La Paz).
What's the largest capital by population?
Tokyo, with about 14 million in the city proper (37 million metro).
Can I embed this map?
Build a customized version in MapsMaker and embed it.
Why is Jerusalem listed as Israel's capital?
Israel claims Jerusalem as its capital. International recognition varies — we use the country's stated capital.
Is this tool free?
Yes — viewing and using this map is free.
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