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Djibouti: When the Country and the Capital Share a Name — and Why That Fits Perfectly

There are not many places in the world where the country and its capital share an identical name — Montenegro and its capital Podgorica come to mind, though they are distinct. Djibouti is different: the capital city of Djibouti is simply called Djibo...

History

Sana'a: Capital of Yemen, Cradle of One of the World's Oldest Cities

At an elevation of 2,300 metres above sea level and with a recorded history stretching back over two and a half millennia, Sana'a is among the most remarkable capital cities in the world. It is the capital of Yemen — a country that sits at the southw...