Wrong about Palestine

Dar Es Salam - Not the capital of Tanzania rather it is Dodoma

Isreal.... Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem?

India.....not bombay but new delhi

canada.....not toronto but ottawa

Why would someone think that capital of Italy is Juventus??

decatalyst:
Informative and funny at the same time.




The capital of IPOB nko? Mad OP

ur fadaaa

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davodyguy:


I can bet that more than 20 million Nigerians, especially those fake 'slay queens' that form a lot and haven't been to the airport before would tell you Dubai is a country


People who are not Nigerians also think Dubai is a country. See the link below
Mynd44 Disguy Mukina2



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Educative, incisive and interesting. Kudos!

Meanwhile you need not be told OP is a strong football fan. By their posts you shall know them.

davodyguy:
Believe it or not, this thread would shock a lot of people as i was shocked.

There are some cities that are very popular in some countries that we think they're the national capitals, whereas they're not.

Lets Start.

1. Dubai: Dubai is not a country as many people might believe. You hear people say "I'm going to Dubai'.
Dubai is a city in a country called UAE (United Arab Emirates) The capital of UAE is not Dubai, rather it is Abu Dhabi
Dubai is the largest city not a country or capital.

2. Johannesburg: Nigeria played South Africa last Saturday and i'm sure a lot of Nigerians would think Johannesburg is the capital.
Interestingly, South Africa has three capital cities, none of which are "Jo'Burg". Divided by branch of government, the capitals are: capital of the judiciary is Bloemfontein, capital of the administrative branch is Pretoria with Cape Town acting as the country's legislative capital.

3. Sydney: Since the Olympics in year 2000 (Sydney 2000) A lot of people think Sydney is the capital of Australia. It is not. Iconic though its harbor and opera house may be, it doesn't get star billing. Canberra, which is just a few years away from its centennial celebration, is actually capital of the land. It is not Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.

4. Munich/Frankfurt: Many Nigerians would know Munich and Bayern Munich or 1860 Munich, likewise Frankfurt when JJ Okocha played in Germany. Well the Capital of Germany is Berlin.

5. Istanbul, Turkey: It may have served as capital to ancient Romans and Ottomans, but that designation is long gone for Istanbul. Ankara, a city that is perhaps most famous for its angora-producing goats, is the capital. Ankara is not the same as Aso Ebi ooo Many people might think the capital is 'Galatasaray' or Fenerbahçe

6. Switzerland: This country serves as HQ for many world Organizations like the UN, UNESCO etc. The capital is not Geneva, Neither this nor Zurich serve as this precise country's capital. The picturesque, tranquil, UNESCO-recognized town of Bern holds this honor. Roger Federer is from Basle, but not the capital.

7. Brazil: How many of you think the capital of Brazil is Rio? It's fun, exciting and has something for everyone, but that still doesn't make it Brazil's capital. While the city famous for the carnival used to be the capital, Brasilia now takes that position, not even São Paulo

8. Casablanca: Football fans are familiar with Raja Casablanca and tourists are familiar with Fez or Marrakesh. Not only is Casablanca not the capital of Morocco, neither are the other two top contenders, Fez or Marrakesh. Peaceful and culture-rich Rabat serves as this North African country's capital.

9. USA: In Trump's America, the Capital is not Las Vegas, California, Chicago, Florida or New York City. It is Washington DC

10. Spain: Many may think it is Barcelona, since Lionel Messi plays there. Capital is actually Madrid.

11. Côte d'Ivoire: In drogba's country, the capital is not Abidjan. It is Yamoussoukro

12. Italy: Capital is Rome not Milan or Juventus lol

13. Nigeria: Capital is Abuja not Lagos or Aba

14. State of Palestine: Capital is actually East Jerusalem and not Gaza City

You can read more on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_national_capital,_largest_and_second-largest_cities

U try!

Like seriously, I could have sworn abidjan is the capital of Ivory Coast and joburg the capital of SA

Now, we know.

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davodyguy:
Believe it or not, this thread would shock a lot of people as i was shocked.

There are some cities that are very popular in some countries that we think they're the national capitals, whereas they're not.


14. State of Palestine: Capital is actually East Jerusalem and not Gaza City

You can read more on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_national_capital,_largest_and_second-largest_cities

Capital of Palestinian authority is not East Jerusalem but West bank.

Just like kula Lumpur is not the capital of Malaysia.

Number 14 is controversial

what will be the capital of biafra?

landmark86:
The same way many foreigners think Abuja is the capital of Nigeria not knowing it is Lagos.
Lagos is money making State while Abuja is money looting city.
I rep LAGOS
Eko onibaje

Abuja is the seat of power.

Very informative... Turkey, Switzerland, Ivory Coast all came a surprise.

Pamtoye:
@ op...Yamoussoukro ain't cote d'voirs capital city.... it's Abidjan..Yamoussoukro was former capital and also Rio d jainero is Brazil's capital city.. Brasilia was former capital...

its d other way around. Abidjan was d initial capital after independence but in 1983 d founding president of cote d'voire, Félix Houphouët-Boigny declared Yamoussoukro d capital being his birthplace. its like d lagos-abuja thing.

brasilia administrative and political capital of brasil. rio was capital until 1960

davodyguy:
Believe it or not, this thread would shock a lot of people as i was shocked.

There are some cities that are very popular in some countries that we think they're the national capitals, whereas they're not.

Lets Start.

1. Dubai: Dubai is not a country as many people might believe. You hear people say "I'm going to Dubai'.
Dubai is a city in a country called UAE (United Arab Emirates) The capital of UAE is not Dubai, rather it is Abu Dhabi
Dubai is the largest city not a country or capital.

2. Johannesburg: Nigeria played South Africa last Saturday and i'm sure a lot of Nigerians would think Johannesburg is the capital.
Interestingly, South Africa has three capital cities, none of which are "Jo'Burg". Divided by branch of government, the capitals are: capital of the judiciary is Bloemfontein, capital of the administrative branch is Pretoria with Cape Town acting as the country's legislative capital.

3. Sydney: Since the Olympics in year 2000 (Sydney 2000) A lot of people think Sydney is the capital of Australia. It is not. Iconic though its harbor and opera house may be, it doesn't get star billing. Canberra, which is just a few years away from its centennial celebration, is actually capital of the land. It is not Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.

4. Munich/Frankfurt: Many Nigerians would know Munich and Bayern Munich or 1860 Munich, likewise Frankfurt when JJ Okocha played in Germany. Well the Capital of Germany is Berlin.

5. Istanbul, Turkey: It may have served as capital to ancient Romans and Ottomans, but that designation is long gone for Istanbul. Ankara, a city that is perhaps most famous for its angora-producing goats, is the capital. Ankara is not the same as Aso Ebi ooo Many people might think the capital is 'Galatasaray' or Fenerbahçe

6. Switzerland: This country serves as HQ for many world Organizations like the UN, UNESCO etc. The capital is not Geneva, Neither this nor Zurich serve as this precise country's capital. The picturesque, tranquil, UNESCO-recognized town of Bern holds this honor. Roger Federer is from Basle, but not the capital.

7. Brazil: How many of you think the capital of Brazil is Rio? It's fun, exciting and has something for everyone, but that still doesn't make it Brazil's capital. While the city famous for the carnival used to be the capital, Brasilia now takes that position, not even São Paulo

8. Casablanca: Football fans are familiar with Raja Casablanca and tourists are familiar with Fez or Marrakesh. Not only is Casablanca not the capital of Morocco, neither are the other two top contenders, Fez or Marrakesh. Peaceful and culture-rich Rabat serves as this North African country's capital.

9. USA: In Trump's America, the Capital is not Las Vegas, California, Chicago, Florida or New York City. It is Washington DC

10. Spain: Many may think it is Barcelona, since Lionel Messi plays there. Capital is actually Madrid.

11. Côte d'Ivoire: In drogba's country, the capital is not Abidjan. It is Yamoussoukro

12. Italy: Capital is Rome not Milan or Juventus lol

13. Nigeria: Capital is Abuja not Lagos or Aba

14. State of Palestine: Capital is actually East Jerusalem and not Gaza City

You can read more on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_national_capital,_largest_and_second-largest_cities

Educative!

Most of the cities listed were actually the capital of their countries.

Just like Lagos, the capitals were relocated to ease massive and undue urban growth.

landmark86:
The same way many foreigners think Abuja is the capital of Nigeria not knowing it is Lagos.
Lagos is money making State while Abuja is money looting city.
I rep LAGOS
Eko onibaje

The thinking of the Op and some of you is very poor


Lagos, New York, and some of the places mentioned are popular because they were capital cities for years, to now make a post and begins to say these city are popular than their country capital is a foolish post.


Even Abu Dhabi and some of the claim not popular capital are crazy dam popular than the non capital city they compare them with .

It boils down to what you know and not the general perspection

Ndipe:
Chicgo is not the capital of Illinois.

Manhattan isnt capital of New York

What are you saying?
Chicago I know is a state in the US

India- many think is Bombay but it is New Delhil.

davodyguy:

It is really surprising and I'm sure it would be to millions of Nigerians.

Up till last Saturday, I thought Johannesburg was the capital of South Africa

The only thing that is a surprise to me is how Boko boys were able to overpowered our gallant soldiers even after the threat notice.

Nothing on this thread surprises me.

If u were a geography student these tins on this thread won't surprise u.

the capital of Benin Republic is not Cotonou but Porto Novo

I also thought Lagos was the capital of Nigeria o, thanks op.

PurplePatch:



Educative, incisive and interesting. Kudos!

Meanwhile you need not be told OP is a strong football fan. By their posts you shall know them.

Very true
I confirmed that when he talked about Juventus, not knowing Juventus is not a city but a football club in the city of Turin.

I also thought Lagos is the capital of Nigeria until now o, thanks op.

That no 14 sha...don't say that in Isreal
or else...lemme come and be going.