Geography: Capitals

Lying on the IJsselmeer and located in the northwest of the Netherlands, this capital, home to the famous Rijksmuseum and known for its many canals, is supported by over eleven million wooden poles.

Amsterdam

The highest capital in Europe, this city, located in the southwest of Andorra, is a hotspot for tourists and is the only capital with Catalan as its official language.

Andorra la Vella

This capital is located in west Turkey and lies on the Sakarya River.

Ankara

The oldest capital in Europe, this city, located in southeast Greece and lying on the Ilissos (Kifisos River), was the heart of Ancient Greek civilization, housing many historical monuments like the Acropolis.

Athens

This capital lies on the east coast of Northern Ireland.

Belfast

Located in north Serbia and lying on the intersection between the Sava and Danube Rivers, this capital is known as "White City" to locals.

Belgrade (Beograd)

Located in the northeast of Germany and lying on the Spree (Havel River), this capital, home to the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, is infamous for its role in the Cold War.

Berlin

Lying on the Aare River, south of the Jura mountains, and in the northwest of Switzerland, this city, home to the Barengraben (Bear Pit) and Zytgloggle, is the de-facto capital.

Bern

On the southwestern boundary of Slovakia and lying on the Danube River, this capital is the only city to border two other countries (Austria and Hungary).

Bratislava

Located in the center of Belgium and on the River Senne, this capital, well-known for its rich history in chocolate production, is also the capital of the European Union.

Brussels

Lying on a tributary of the Danube River and under the Southern Carpathians, this capital dubbed "Little Paris" and located in southern Romania, is home to The Palace of the Parliament, one of the largest administrative buildings in the world.

Bucharest

This capital lies on the Danube River and in the north of Hungary.

Budapest

Located in the southeast of Moldova and on a tributary of the Dniester River, this capital is nicknamed the "City of White Stone."

Chisinau

Lying on the Oresund (The Sound) and located on the east coast of Zealand island, this city, home to the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, is the Danish capital.

Copenhagen

Near the east coast of Ireland, this capital, the site of the largest city park in Europe (Phoenix Park) and Guinness Headquarters, lies just north of the Wicklow Mountains.

Dublin

Lying on the southern coast of Finland and Gulf of Finland, this capital is nicknamed "Daughter of the Baltic."

Helsinki

Built on the Dnieper River and in the north of Ukraine, this capital houses the Motherhood Monument.

Kyiv

The largest city in Portugal, this city, the second oldest capital in Europe and home to the oldest bookstore in the world, is the westernmost capital of mainland Europe.

Lisbon

Lying on a river with its namesake and located in western Slovenia, this capital is nicknamed the "City of Dragons."

Ljubljana

Lying on the Thames River, this capital, located in southeast England, is home to major landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Elizabeth Tower.

London

In Southern Luxembourg and on the Alezette River, this city, the capital of one of the founding nations of the European Union, the Benelux, and the UN, is one of the four institutional seats of the EU.

Luxembourg

Located in central Spain, this capital, home to the world's oldest restaurant, the Prado Museum, and The Fountain of the Fallen Angel, is home to the soccer club with the most European trophies.

Madrid

This capital lies in the center of Belarus.

Minsk

A city-state lying on the southeast coast of France and just south for the Maritime Alps this country, the smallest member of the United Nations, is a common vacation spot for the wealthy, specifically in Monte Carlo.

Monaco

Located in the northwest of Russia, this capital is home to the Red Square.

Moscow

This capital lies in the northeast of Cyprus.

Nicosia

Lying on a fjord with its namesake, surrounded by a forest with its namesake, and located in the south of Norway, this capital, just southeast of the Scandinavian Mountains, holds the Noble Peace Prize awards ceremony every year.

Oslo

Sitting on the Seine River and known as the "City of Lights," this capital in north-central France, home to several European landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum (largest art museum), and Notre Dame Cathedral, has been the site of many treaties throughout history.

Paris

Located in south Montenegro and lying on the Moraca River, this capital is just north of Lake Skadar (Scutari), the largest lake in Southern Europe.

Podgorica

The "City of 100 Spires," this capital, lying on the Vltava River and located in the west of Czechia, harbours a variety of famous landmarks, from The Charles Bridge to the Lennon Wall.

Prague

This capital lies in the southwest coast of Iceland.

Reykjavik

One of the capitals on the Baltic Sea, this capital, located in the east of Latvia, is home to the only Art Nouveau Center among the Baltic States and claims to have decorated the first Christmas tree.

Riga

Lying on the west coast of Italy, west of the Apennines, and on the Tiber River, this capital, home to the Pantheon and Colosseum, is known as the "Eternal City."

Rome

Located in the west of the Republic of San Marino, the world's oldest Republic, and atop of Mount Titano, this capital, home to Guaita Tower, is the third smallest country in Europe.

San Marino

Just north of the Dinaric Alps and in the southeast of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this capital, the site of Franz Ferdinand's assassination, lies on the Miljacka River.

Sarajevo

In northwest Macedonia and lying on the Vardar River, this capital is known as the "City of Statues."

Skopje

Lying on the Iskar River and in the southwest of Bulgaria, this capital is just south of the Balkan Mountains.

Sofia

Spread out across the fourteen islands between Lake Malar and the Baltic Sea, this capital, located in the southeast of Sweden, houses the Nobel and Vasa museums.

Stockholm

This capital lies on the Baltic Sea (Gulf of Finalnd) and the northwestern coast of Estonia.

Talinn

This capital, located in central Albania, houses the Skanderbeg Monument.

Tirana

On the east coast of Malta, this capital is the southernmost in Europe.

Valletta

Just west of Rome and lying on the Tiber River, this city-state, regarded as the smallest country in the world, is known as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

Vatican City

Located in the northeast of Austria and on the Danube River, this capital, home to Schonbrunn Palace (and the world's oldest operational zoo) and St. Stephen's Cathedral, is often referred to as the "City of Music."

Vienna

Located in the southeast of Lithuania and lying on the Neris River, this capital is known for its well-preserved Old Town.

Vilnius

Located on the Vistula River and in the east of Poland, this capital, known as Phoenix City, is home to the Chopin monument.

Warsaw

In the north of Croatia and lying on the Sava River, this capital is just south of Medvednica mountain.

Zagreb