Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture

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This informative resource is a fascinating compilation of the history, politics, and culture of every capital city from around the world, making this the only singular reference on the subject of its kind. Every country, even the world's youngest nations, has a capital citya centralized location which houses the seat of government and acts as the hub of culture and history. But, what role do capital cities play in the global arena Which factors have influenced the selection of a municipal center for each nation This interesting encyclopedia explores the topic in great depth, providing an overview of each country's capitalits history and early inhabitants, ascension to prominence, infrastructure within the government, and influence on the world around them. The author considers the culture and society of the area, discussing the ethnic and religious groups among those who live there, the major issues the residents face, and other interesting cultural facts. Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture features the capital cities of 200 countries across the globe. Organized in alphabetical order by country, each profile combines social studies, geography, anthropology, world history, and political science to offer a fascinating survey of each location.

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Capital Cities of the World offers a current and concise introduction to the capital cities of the world. This is a source best suited to public and school libraries. * Reference Reviews *
The introduction features six tables that provide excellent data on various aspects of the capital cities. . . . This book's uniqueness resides in these tables, which do provide a very accessible ready-reference set of data. Summing Up: Recommended. * Choice *
A fascinating lens by which to view and understand world cultures. * Library Journal *

Author Bio

Roman Adrian Cybriwsky, PhD, is professor of geography and urban studies at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.