What Is a “Capital” Name?

A capital (or capital city) is the city that serves as the seat of government for a country, state, or region. It is where the main governmental institutions—such as the executive, legislative, and often judicial branches—are located ¹.

Capital of the United States

The federal capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia). It has been the nation’s capital since 1800 ⁴.

State Capitals in the U.S.

Every U.S. state also has its own capital city. A few examples are:

(Full lists can be found in the referenced sources ¹².)

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