World Capitals

Paris — the largest city in France, situated on the River Seine. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country.

Berlin — located in northeastern Germany on the River Spree. It was divided into East and West Berlin during the Cold War until reunification in 1990.

Rome — known as the "Eternal City," it was the heart of the Roman Empire. Vatican City, an independent city-state, is located within Rome.

Madrid — situated in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is the largest city in Spain and home to the Royal Palace.

Lisbon — located on the coast where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.

London — situated on the River Thames in southeastern England. It is one of the world's leading financial centers and most visited cities.

Dublin — located on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. It is the largest city on the island of Ireland.

Amsterdam — though the government sits in The Hague, Amsterdam is the constitutional capital. It is famous for its canal ring and cultural heritage.

Brussels — the de facto capital of the European Union. It is a bilingual city with both French and Dutch-speaking communities.

Bern — a medieval city built on a peninsula of the River Aare. Despite being the capital, Zurich and Geneva are larger cities.

Vienna — located on the Danube River in eastern Austria. It is renowned for its classical music heritage and imperial architecture.

Warsaw — situated on the Vistula River, it was almost entirely rebuilt after World War II. It is the largest city and economic hub of Poland.