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List of Country Capitals in Asia-1

Asia is the largest continent in the world and has 50 independent nations. Below are the capitals of all 50 Asian countries and some information about each one, Capitals in Asia.


All capital cities have their importance to each country in one way or another. Capital cities are often home to parliament, the highest courts of justice, and all important leaders of the nation.



Afghanistan - Kabul


Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. It is also the largest city with over 4.4 million people and it's only city with over 1 million people. Thanks to rapid urbanization, Kabul has become the 75th largest city globally.


Armenia - Yerevan


Yerevan became the capital of Armenia since the independence of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918. It serves as the country's administrative, cultural, and industrial center.


Azerbaijan - Baku


Azerbaijan's capital is Baku. With a population of over 3.1 million people in its urban area and over 5.1 million in its metro area, Baku is the largest city in Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus region.


Bahrain - Manama


Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain. The name is derived from the Arabic word al-Manãma, which means "the place of rest" or "the place of dreams."


Bangladesh - Dhaka


In 1971, Dhaka was declared the capital of Bangladesh by Article 5 of the Constitution of Bangladesh. This makes the capital the ninth-largest city and sixth-most densely populated city in the world.


Bhutan - Thimphu


Thimphu is Bhutan's capital and largest city. Thimphu has about 115,000 inhabitants and has an altitude that ranges from 3,375 feet to 8,688 feet, making it the fifth-highest capital city in the world.


Brunei - Bandar Seri Begawan


Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei's capital and largest urban area. About 280,000 people live in the capital and surrounding area, accounting for over half of the country's population.


Cambodia - Phnom Penh


The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. Formerly known as Krong Chaktomuk Serimongkul, Phnom Penh has been the capital since the French colonization of Cambodia. The capital has over 2.1 million people, making it the most populous city in Cambodia.


China - Beijing


China, one of the world's most populous countries, has the world's most populous capital city. Beijing has a population estimated at 21.7 million people. Beijing, however, is not China's most populous cit, Capitals in Asia.


Cyprus - Nicosia


The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, is split into two parts, like how Berlin, Germany, was divided. Nicosia is also the seat of government and the largest city in Cyprus.


Georgia - Tbilisi


Georgia's capital is Tbilisi, which is also the country's largest city. Tbilisi currently has a population of about 1.5 million people. The capital's proximity to the Silk Road and its position between Europe and Asia has historically made it an important transit location.


India - New Delhi


New Delhi is the capital of India and the second-largest capital in Asia behind Beijing, China. New Delhi is home to about 18.6 million people. New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India.


Indonesia - Jakarta


Jakarta, known officially as the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta is the largest city and economic, cultural, and political center of Indonesia.


Iran - Tehran


The capital of Iran is Tehran. Tehran is the most populous city in the country, with about 9 million people in the city and about 15 million in its metropolitan area, the second-largest in the Middle East behind Cairo.


Iraq - Baghdad


Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and its largest city. Baghdad is home to 7.6 million people. Baghdad was founded around the 8th century and soon evolved into a significant commercial and cultural center in the Muslim world. The capital has faced significant infrastructure damage, primarily due to the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the following Iraq War that continued until December 2011.


Israel - Jerusalem


Israel's capital and largest city is Jerusalem. Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities and is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both Israel and the Palestinian Authority claim Jerusalem as their capital, but neither claim is widely recognized internationally.


Japan - Tokyo


Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the country's most populous prefecture. The prefecture has a population of about 13.9 million people as of 2019, and the Greater Tokyo Area has over 37.39 million residents.


Jordan - Amman


Jordan's capital and largest city is Amman. Amman has over 4 million people, making it the largest city in the Levant region and the sixth-largest city in the Arab world.



Kazakhstan - Nur-Sultan


Nur-Sultan is the capital of Kazakhstan. In 2019, Astana was renamed to Nur-Sultan after a unanimous vote in Kazakhstan's parliament. The capital is the seat of government, home to parliament, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace, among many other government departments.


Kuwait - Kuwait City


The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City. Kuwait City's population is about 4.1 million, making it the country's largest city too. The capital is Kuwait's political, economic, and cultural center, home to Kuwait's parliament, most government departments.


Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek


Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is home to about 1.05 million people. The capital was formerly called Pishpek and then Frunze during Soviet control. Russian is the primary language in the capital despite this, and Kyrgyz is slowly waning away.


Laos - Vientiane


The capital and largest city of Laos is Vientiane. Vientiane became the capital in 1573. Foreign investment has driven this economic growth, and tourism has helped dramatically.


Lebanon - Beirut


One of the oldest cities in the world, Beirut is Lebanon's capital and largest city. While a census hasn't been conducted since 1932, Beirut is estimated to have between 361,000 and 1.3 million people and the metro area over 2.2 million.


Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur


Officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. The capital spans over 94 square miles and has a population of over 1.73 million, making it the country's largest city. Kuala Lumpur is home to the country's parliament.


Maldives - Malé


Malé is the Maldives' capital and largest city. The country is a very popular tourist destination, and Malé has many attractions and resorts. The central port of the Maldives is also located in Malé, making the capital the commercial center.



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