Nauru, an island in the Pacific Ocean, is the second-smallest republic in the world—but it doesn't even have a capital city.
Nauru is the only country without a capital. Nauru is the only country in the world without an official capital. Once known as Pleasant Island, it is the third smallest country by area and second smallest by population.
Unlike many countries, Switzerland didn't have a real capital for many years. This was because for a long time it was a confederation, an association of independent cantons grouped together in a larger entity, but without real unity.
Nauru which is bigger than Vatican City has no official capital. All the administrative and government functions of the country are done in Yaren city. Nauru is an island country located in Pacific Ocean and it is the third smallest nation in terms of area.
However, there's only one nation in the world that has three capitals. Yes, you read that right! It's none other than the Republic of South Africa. Its three capitals are at Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
There are eight capital cities in Australia, each of which functions as the seat of government for the state or territory in which it is located. One of these, Canberra, is also the national capital.
Some countries have multiple capitals. In some cases, one city is the capital for some purposes, and one or more others are capital for other purposes, without any being considered an official capital in preference to the others.
Summary. In 1908 the site of the nation's capital was chosen as a compromise between rival cities, Sydney (NSW) and Melbourne (Vic). It was decided that Canberra was to be a wholly planned city.
Andorra has no standing army but has signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. It has a small volunteer army which is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary GIPA special forces unit (trained in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue) is part of the national police.
With the rise of nation states worldwide, only a few modern sovereign city-states exist, with some disagreement as to which qualify; Monaco, Singapore and Vatican City are most commonly accepted as such.
All tax-resident individuals are taxed on their worldwide income and wealth. Non tax-resident individuals are only taxed on Swiss sources of income and wealth.
Switzerland has a militia army with a limited number of professional soldiers. Under the constitution, military service is compulsory for male citizens, whereas it is optional for women. After receiving basic training, soldiers have to keep up their skills by attending refresher courses for several weeks each year.
Etymology. The English name Switzerland is a portmanteau of Switzer, an obsolete term for a Swiss person which was in use during the 16th to 19th centuries, and land. The English adjective Swiss is a loanword from French Suisse, also in use since the 16th century.
The new Commonwealth of Australia came into being on 1 January 1901, but there was, as yet, no capital city. Sydney/Melbourne rivalry prevented either of the two largest cities becoming the capital, and a new site had to be found. In 1899 it was agreed that the new capital city would be located within New South Wales.
Vatican City leads the list with just around 1,000 inhabitants, which are all appointees of the Catholic church or their immediate family and lose citizenship once the appointment ends.
The Suriname National Army, deemed the weakest Army in the world, was founded in 1980 following a coup d'état. Of the total population of 614,749, the available manpower is 135,245.
Constitutional limitations
Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibits Japan from establishing a military or solving international conflicts through violence.
The world's smallest army, in the world's smallest state, is growing and looking for a few good men. The Swiss Guard, the elite and colorfully dressed force whose main mission is to protect Pope Francis and the 108-acre Vatican City, currently stands at 110 members.
After Dutch navigators charted the northern, western and southern coasts of Australia during the 17th Century this newly found continent became known as 'New Holland'. It was the English explorer Matthew Flinders who made the suggestion of the name we use today.
The rest was still called New Holland. In 1803 the English explorer Matthew Flinders was the first to circumnavigate and map the entire continent. He suggested that the whole continent by called Australia. Finally, in 1824, the British Admiralty agreed that the continent should be officially called Australia.
8 October 1908: House of Representatives selects Yass-Canberra over Dalgety as the site for the National Capital, 39 votes to 33. 14 December 1908: Seat of Government (Yass-Canberra) 1908 receives Royal Assent.
Australia mainland state/territory capitals are: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales). Capital city of Australia is Canberra.
Home to the nation's capital, Canberra, the ACT is renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and cool, new edge. The state boasts some of Australia's most important national institutions, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia and Parliament House.
South Africa is the only country in the world to have three capital cities. Cape Town is a popular tourist city and offers epic views of Table Mountain and beaches. It is also the legislative capital of South Africa.