Countries With No Capital City

While nearly every country has a designated capital city, a few nations stand out for not having one. Nauru, a tiny Pacific island nation, is the most notable example — it has no official capital, though government offices are concentrated in the Yaren district. Some countries have moved their capitals or have multiple cities serving different governmental functions.

Countries

Population

687.2K

% of total

1.6%

continents

Complete list

#	Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
1	Antarctica	—	1.3K	14,000,000 km²	Antarctic
2	Bouvet Island	—	0	49 km²	Antarctic
3	Macau	—	685.9K	30 km²	Asia
4	Heard Island and McDonald Islands	—	0	412 km²	Antarctic

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries have no capital?

Nauru is the best-known country without an official capital city, though its government functions are based in the Yaren district.

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