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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Chukazu: 9:45pm On Nov 23, 2018

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

Which is "Not Milan or JUVENTUS ?

there's no city called JUVENTUS, it TURIN

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by amalab30(m): 9:46pm On Nov 23, 2018

Bruh, shocking as it looks, you're not entirely off point or wrong, I googled and the Yamo wetin wetin is the Political Capital, Abidjan is Economic capital.

I don't know what that says. However the OP had my "like" before I even read it. Immediately I saw the heading, I was like, wow, explorers don resume from Child duty.

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...

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by mickel00(m): 9:46pm On Nov 23, 2018

Capital of Scotland is Edinburgh not Glasgow.

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Ufedolove: 9:49pm On Nov 23, 2018

Educative but I know most of them. But who the hell thinks Juventus is Italy's capital? Many people in Nigeria don't even know Juventus. Also, I've never come across anyone who thinks Barcelona is Spain's capital

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by chudi55: 9:52pm On Nov 23, 2018

Kikikikikikiki wullnp for nigeria not lagos or ABA

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by 12345baba(m): 9:52pm On Nov 23, 2018

Onitsha

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Johnmattee(m): 9:55pm On Nov 23, 2018

To the OP, Isreal claims Jerusalem as his capital even the US recognises Jerusalem. no talk am for Isreal o, some IPOB folks fit castrate you for dat. grin

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Ranchhoddas: 9:56pm On Nov 23, 2018*

Nothing surprising here!

Others you did not add:

Benin is not Cotonou but Porto Novo

Tanzania is not Dar es Salaam but Dodoma

Sri Lanka is not Colombo but Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Myanmar is not Rangoon/Yangon but Naypyidaw

PS: Palestine's capital is a matter of dispute till tomorrow.

Juventus is not a city. The club is in Turin.

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by sdee2k3: 9:56pm On Nov 23, 2018

@op, u forgot to add India, Mumbai is not the capital city but New dehli. Am sure many bpeople don't know this.

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by optimist25(m): 9:56pm On Nov 23, 2018

What's the capital of qatar?

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Gerrardpanty(m): 9:57pm On Nov 23, 2018

DUBAI not a capital? waw

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Utonwanne(m): 9:58pm On Nov 23, 2018

What do you mean by juventus? grin

Op is on weed undecided

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Codebrain217901: 9:58pm On Nov 23, 2018

Noted

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Dipville(m): 10:02pm On Nov 23, 2018

Informative

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Elayna(f): 10:07pm On Nov 23, 2018

davodyguy:
It is.

Johannesburg was the most surprising for me due to it's popularity and Istanbul too.
Lalasticlala what do you think?

Johannesburg was once a capital until

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Diso60090(m): 10:08pm On Nov 23, 2018

folake4u:
Informative thread.

Frontpage worthy!
.
I'm actually surprised that Geneva is not the capital of Switzerland after all these years in secondary school.

You are a dull boy �� enter house �

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by PrintBest: 10:12pm On Nov 23, 2018

Surprising info, most especially Dubai

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Nobody: 10:12pm On Nov 23, 2018

Onyeoma na Istanbul is coming back this Xmas cheesy

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by mabeni(m): 10:13pm On Nov 23, 2018

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

op, this list is not complete without LONDON

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by vivaAfrica: 10:14pm On Nov 23, 2018

Nice write up, Kudos. I can see you an avid football follower

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Diso60090(m): 10:16pm On Nov 23, 2018

Many people don't know that London is not a country but a city � in the UK Mumu Nigerians anytime you ask them where you dey?

London

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Ranchhoddas: 10:19pm On Nov 23, 2018

mickel00:
Capital of Scotland is Edinburgh not Glasgow.

This is the real shocker!

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by aliondo: 10:20pm On Nov 23, 2018

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

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by SamOgasco(m): 10:22pm On Nov 23, 2018

Just like Delta State. People actually use to see Warri as the State Capital. Forgetting that Asaba is actually the State capital to Delta State. If you know you know.

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by AnanseK(m): 10:23pm On Nov 23, 2018

The Capital of Pakistan is not Karachi but Islamabad.

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by feelgoodstuffs(m): 10:25pm On Nov 23, 2018

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

You too what are you saying?

Google is your friend Bro... Your Mumu don do.

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by angelicwing: 10:28pm On Nov 23, 2018

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...

How can you conveniently say Brasilia is not the capital of Brazil. You need to read widely otherwise your likes will continue to believe we are being ruled by Jubil al Sudan

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by keryj(f): 10:32pm On Nov 23, 2018

Watching football actually help me to know all this.

Nice topic op

Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Jaynom029(m): 10:33pm On Nov 23, 2018

My lecturer gives example with big contries like Dubai..... grin

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Jaynom029(m): 10:39pm On Nov 23, 2018

Ranchhoddas:
Nothing surprising here!
Others you did not add:
Benin is not Cotonou but Porto Novo
Tanzania is not Dar es Salaam but Dodoma
Sri Lanka is not Colombo but Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Myanmar is not Rangoon/Yangon but Naypyidaw

PS: Palestine's capital is a matter of dispute till tomorrow.
Juventus is not a city. The club is in Turin.

Guy na because u kw its a suprise... if u no know u no know grin

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Re: Shocking: Popular Cities That Are Not Capitals Of Their Countries. by Aromi: 10:44pm On Nov 23, 2018

Like in holland people always think that Amsterdam or Roterdam is the capital but the capital is Den hague

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