Countries Whose Capital Is Not Their Largest City
| Country | Capital | Largest City |
|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | Vaduz | Schaan |
| Malta | Valletta | Birkirkara |
| San Marino | San Marino | Serravalle |
| Switzerland | Bern | Zurich |
| Turkey | Ankara | Istanbul |
Note: Italy's capital, Rome, is the country's largest city if only the municipality (comune) is considered. According to some definitions of urban zone and metropolitan areas, Milan's and Naples' metropolitan areas are larger than Rome's.
Brussels is considered to be the largest city of Belgium, according to the population of the Brussels-Capital Region. According to the population of the municipality of Brussels, which is 'only' 160 000, Antwerp is the biggest city of the country.
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