A capital is not always the government seat — answer key

Amsterdam is the Netherlands' capital. The Hague is its seat of government. Learn the distinction, then try four questions.

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1. What is the capital of the Netherlands?

Amsterdam — Amsterdam is the capital. The Hague is the seat of government, so it answers a different question.

2. What is the capital of France?

Paris — The catalog capital entry for France is Paris.

3. What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa — The catalog capital entry for Canada is Ottawa.

4. What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra — The catalog capital entry for Australia is Canberra.

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GeoNames country information — Country names, capitals and coordinates; the app catalog is the pinned release snapshot. Checked 2026-10-20.
Local and regional democracy in the Netherlands - Council of Europe — 2014 report, section on the special status of the capital: Amsterdam is the capital; government institutions are in The Hague. Matches the app catalog note. Checked 2026-10-20.

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