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World Capitals Textbook

A free, self-paced textbook in 7 chapters. Read a chapter, then drill it with the 100 companion flashcards using spaced repetition.

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Chapters

  1. 1Western Europe

    Western Europe is home to some of the world's most iconic capital cities, many of which have served as cultural and political centers for centuries. Paris, the capital of France, s...

  2. 2Northern, Central and Eastern Europe

    This vast region spans from the Arctic Circle to the Balkans and Caucasus, encompassing an enormous variety of capital cities. In the Nordic countries, Stockholm, Sweden's capital,...

  3. 3East and Southeast Asia

    The capitals of East and Southeast Asia include some of the largest and most dynamic urban centers on the planet. Tokyo, Japan's capital, is the most populous metropolitan area in...

  4. 4South Asia, the Middle East and Central Asia

    South Asia's capitals reflect a mixture of colonial heritage, planned design, and ancient tradition. New Delhi, India's capital, is a planned city designed by British architects Ed...

  5. 5Africa

    Africa's capitals range from vast megacities to small highland towns, reflecting the continent's enormous geographic and cultural diversity. Cairo, Egypt's capital, is the largest...

  6. 6The Americas

    The Americas stretch from polar latitudes to the southern cone, and their capitals reflect a remarkable range of geography and history. Brasília, Brazil's capital, is a planned cit...

  7. 7Oceania and the Pacific

    Oceania's capitals are spread across a vast expanse of the Pacific, with several having been deliberately chosen or built to serve as national centers. Canberra, Australia's capita...

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