It's Canberra, not Sydney: 10 commonly confused capital cities
Sydney: Many believe Sydney is Australia's capital, but it’s actually Canberra.
New York City: Despite its prominence, New York City is not the capital of the USA; Washington, D.C. is.
Rio de Janeiro: Often mistaken for Brazil's capital, but Brasília holds that title.
Toronto: Canada's capital is Ottawa, not the bustling city of Toronto.
Istanbul: Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city, but Ankara is the capital.
Zurich: Zurich is a major Swiss city, but the capital is Bern.
Johannesburg: Many think Johannesburg is South Africa's capital, but Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town share the role.
Dubai: Dubai is famous, but Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Kolkata: Once the capital of India during British rule, the current capital is New Delhi.
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