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1. This capital city is over 3,500 years old and is its country's largest city. It was invaded in the 13th Century by Genghis Khan. Pass.
2. A military force forcibly evacuated the entire population of this capital city in 1975. It remained virtually deserted until 1979 when the military force was overthrown.
3. This capital city is one of the largest urban centers in the South Pacific islands. It is home to the University of the South Pacific, and its residents speak their native language along with Hindi and English.
4. This capital city is surrounded by mountains and is one of the oldest metropolises in the western hemisphere. It is built on a former lake bed at an elevation of over 7,300 feet.
5. This capital city's huge size accounts for almost one third of its country's population. The city was founded in 1535 and was named by its founders the 'City of Kings'.
6. Unlike many European capitals, this city is not located on a major river. It became its country's capital in 1607 and its altitude of 2,100 feet makes it one of Europe's highest capitals. The city was occupied by French troops under Napoleon in the early 19th Century and Napoleon's brother Joseph was installed on the throne.
7. This capital city has changed hands numerous times since its founding. It has been ruled by the Romans, Muslims, Turks, Spanish, French, and Germans. It was liberated by Allied forces in 1943 and became the national capital when the country achieved independence in 1956.
8. This European capital is home to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
9. This capital city is capital to the eighth largest country in the world. It is located on the northeastern edge of a flat plain known as The Pampa.
10. This capital is often called the 'white city of the north' because many of its buildings are constructed of a local light colored granite. The city was ravaged by plague in 1710 and burnt to the ground in 1713 and again in 1808.
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