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What are forward capitals?

A forward capital is a symbolically relocated capital city usually because of either economic or strategic reasons. A forward capital is sometimes used to integrate outlying parts of a country into the state. An example would be Brasília.

Give an example of a forward capital that moved to escape their colonial past.

New York moving their capital from NYC to Albany.

Name a capital moved to highlight good things of the state.

USA from New York and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Name a forward capital that was made to move people inward.

<p>In Brazil, the capital moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for forward capitals?

<p>Economic reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cultural forward capital?

<p>Nigeria used to have Lagos as its capital and now has Abuja.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Malaysia's forward capital?

<p>Before Kuala Lumpur, it was Putrajaya.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Japan's forward capital?

<p>From Kyoto to Tokyo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a forward capital?

A capital city that has been moved, often for strategic or economic reasons, and sometimes to integrate outlying regions into the state.

Give an example of a forward capital.

Brasília, the capital of Brazil, was built in the interior of the country to help develop the region and integrate it into the nation.

Give an example of a capital moving to escape a colonial past.

Moving the capital from New York City to Albany was partly driven by a desire to escape the colonial past.

Give an example of a capital moved to showcase a nation's strength.

The United States moved its capital from New York and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., to highlight the growing nation's strength and independence.

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Give an example of a capital moving inwards.

Moving the capital of Brazil from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília was partly motivated by a desire to stimulate development in the interior and encourage people to settle there.

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What is one reason for forward capitals?

Economic reasons can be a driving force behind moving a capital. It can create new jobs, infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.

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What is a cultural forward capital?

Nigeria's decision to move its capital from the coastal city of Lagos to Abuja in the interior was influenced by cultural and political reasons.

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What is Malaysia's forward capital?

Malaysia moved its capital from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya to build a modern, planned city with better infrastructure and facilities.

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Study Notes

Forward Capitals Overview

  • A forward capital is a capital city that has been symbolically relocated for economic or strategic reasons.
  • Often aims to integrate peripheral regions into the nation's governance and development.

Examples of Forward Capitals

  • Brasília was constructed as a forward capital in Brazil to encourage population settlement in the central part of the country.
  • The United States shifted its capital from New York City and Philadelphia to Washington D.C. to signify a unified national identity and governance.

Historical Context of Capital Movements

  • New York relocated its capital to Albany to move away from colonial influences and align with state development.
  • Japan moved its capital from Kyoto to Tokyo to enhance political centralization and modernize governance.

Cultural and Economic Aspects

  • In Nigeria, the capital was shifted from Lagos to Abuja to reflect a more neutral and centrally located governance structure.
  • Malaysia transitioned its capital from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya to promote administrative efficiency and urban development.

Strategic Aims

  • Relocation to Brasília was aimed at drawing populations inward to stimulate economic growth and national integration.
  • Economic considerations often drive the decision to establish forward capitals, facilitating resource access and improved infrastructure.

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Test your knowledge regarding forward capitals with this quiz! Explore the concept of forward capitals, their significance, and examples of cities that have undergone this transition. From Brasília to New York, see how capital cities have moved for economic and strategic reasons.

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