More Than One Capital in The Past
Many nations that have maintained only one capital at any given time have, nevertheless, over time, conferred capital status on more than one city.
These current countries have had two cities that served as administrative capitals at the same time due to various reasons such as war, weather or partition.
| Country | Years | Capitals | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1776–1818 | Kabul | Summer capital |
| Peshawar | Winter capital | ||
| France | 1940–1944 | Paris | Occupied France (German-occupied northern France) |
| Vichy | French State | ||
| Republic of China | 1937-1945 | Nanjing | Capital of puppet state |
| Chongqing | Provisional capital of the Kuomintang | ||
| Germany | 1990–1999 | Berlin | Legislative capital |
| Bonn | Seat of administration | ||
| India | 1912–1947 | Delhi | Winter capital |
| Simla | Summer capital | ||
| Libya | 1951–1969 | Tripoli | One of two official capitals of Kingdom |
| Benghazi | One of two official capitals of Kingdom | ||
| Philippines | 1948–1976 | Quezon City | Official capital |
| Manila | De facto seat of government | ||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 2003–2006 | Belgrade | Administrative & legislative |
| Podgorica | Judicial |
Read more about this topic: List Of Countries With Multiple Capitals
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