The only country in the world that owns up to 3 capitals

Almost every country in the world has at least one capital - which is considered the administrative center of the country. But there are also countries that choose to have two cities as their capitals, such as Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Czech Republic.

So have you ever wondered which country in the world owns more than 2 capitals? For you, this is also the country with the most capitals in the world.

South Africa is the only country in the world with three official capitals.

The answer is none other than South Africa. Currently, this country has 3 capitals including: Pretoria - administrative capital, Cape Town - legislative capital and Bloemfontein - judicial capital. This is a unique arrangement to share power between regions.

Administrative capital of Pretoria

Pretoria is home to the purple phoenix which usually blooms in late October.

According to Maps of World, Pretoria is the headquarters of the government, where many government agencies and foreign embassies are located. At the same time, this place is also the largest cultural center of South Africa, with an area of ​​1,644 km², a population of about 2.35 million people.

The administrative capital of Pretoria is named after Andries Pretorius - a highly respected Afro-European man who was the father of Apartheid. So, from 2005, the capital city of Pretoria was changed to Tshware (meaning "We are equal").

Cape Town Legislative Capital

Cape Town is also one of the most beautiful port cities in the world.

Cape Town is home to the South African Parliament House and many other important government agencies. It is also the second most populous city in South Africa.

Cape Town is famous for its brilliant natural scenery, beautiful harbors and large seaports located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It also has the historical famous Mount of Good Hope and Table Mountain which is considered a wonder of the world.

The Judicial Capital Bloemfontein

In Sotho, Bloemfontein called "Mangaung", which means "land of leopards".

Bloemfontein is home to the highest population density in the country. This city is rated as the most suitable place to live in South Africa with a low crime rate and excellent living conditions.

Bloemfontem capital is also known as "Fountain" or "City of Roses" because it has many unique architectures with vibrant rose gardens and many modern industrial facilities.