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Capital - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1032 words) |
 | In South Africa, for example, the administrative capital is Pretoria, the legislative capital is Cape Town, and the judicial capital is Bloemfontein, the outcome of the compromise that created the Union of South Africa in 1910. |
| Unlike medieval capitals, which were declared wherever a monarch held his or her court, the selection, relocation, founding, or capture of a modern capital city is an emotional affair. |
| In the tradition of drama, capital cities are usually associated with high stake final battles, such as in the Lord of the Rings series where the forced of Mordor besiege the Gondorian capital of Minas Tirith and it is assumed if the city falls, Gondor falls with it. |
| Canadian Capital Cities Organization (718 words) |
| Known as the "City of Gardens," Victoria is the vacation capital of Canada and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest. |
| Although it is the smallest Capital in Canada, with approximately 6,000 residents, it is the largest community in Nunavut and is growing at a rapid pace |
| This historical capital was selected by UNESCO as a world heritage site both for its European style, which gives it an unequalled charm, and for the fortifications surrounding the oldest part of the city that make it unique in North America. |
