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Guess the Capital City

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Which term refers to the municipality holding primary status in a country or state?

  • Capital city (correct)
  • Metonymy
  • Seat of government
  • Constitutional capital
  • What is the significance of a capital city?

  • It physically encompasses the government's offices and meeting places. (correct)
  • It is the economic center of the country or state.
  • It is the most populous city in the country or state.
  • It is the largest city in the country or state.
  • In some jurisdictions, what does the term 'official capital' refer to?

  • The constitutionally designated capital. (correct)
  • The city with the largest population.
  • The city with the most government offices.
  • The city where the seat of government is located.
  • What does the term 'seat of government' refer to?

    <p>The city where the government's offices are located.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In English-language news media, how is the name of the capital city often used?

    <p>As an alternative name for the government of the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Capital City

    • The term "capital" refers to the municipality holding primary status in a country or state.
    • A capital city holds significant importance as it serves as the seat of the government, where the country's or state's governing body is located.

    Official Capital

    • In some jurisdictions, the term "official capital" refers to a city that is recognized as the capital by the government, but may not be the city where the government is actually seated.

    Seat of Government

    • The term "seat of government" refers to the city or location where the government's executive, legislative, and judicial branches are located.

    Capital City in News Media

    • In English-language news media, the name of the capital city is often used as a metonym to refer to the government or the state itself, rather than the city as a physical location.

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    Test your knowledge of capital cities around the world with this quiz! Guess the capital cities based on clues and see how many you can get right. Challenge yourself and learn more about different countries and their capitals.

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