Question: Why does South Africa have 3 capitals?

The reason South Africa has three capitals is in part the result of its political and cultural struggles as a result of the influence of Victorian-era colonialism. Bloemfontein was the capital of the Orange Free State (now Free State) and Pretoria was the capital of Transvaal.

Is South Africa the only country with 3 capitals?

There are a small minority of countries in the world which have more than one capital. However, the only country in the world to have three capitals is South Africa. The South African Government is divided into three sections and therefore, based in three diverse capitals.

Which country has more than 1 capital?

South Africa Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town serve as the executive, judicial, and legislative capitals respectively. It is the only country in the world with three different official capitals.

How many capitals has South Africa?

three cities South Africa has three cities that serve as capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Johannesburg, the largest urban area in the country and a centre of commerce, lies at the heart of the populous Gauteng province.

Which country has more than 2 capitals?

More than one capital at presentCountryCapitalsDetailsNetherlandsThe HagueSeat of government and residence of the royal familySouth AfricaPretoriaAdministrative and executive capitalCape TownLegislative capital (Parliament)BloemfonteinJudicial capital29 more rows

What country has no flag?

Nepal Nepal is the only country in the modern world that does not have a rectangular national flag. It is crimson with blue borders and incorporates stylized symbols of the sun and moon.

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