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Why a Country's Capital Isn't Always Its Largest City
Explore why capitals such as Canberra, Ottawa and Wellington differ from their countries' largest cities, and how to remember them through geography.
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GeographyFIELD NOTES
Why a Country's Capital Isn't Always Its Largest City
Explore why capitals such as Canberra, Ottawa and Wellington differ from their countries' largest cities, and how to remember them through geography.
· 4 min read→