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We see the world map all the time, but how well do you actually recognize a country when you strip away its labels, cities, and neighbors? From the unmistakable boot

Is Sydney really the capital of Australia? Is Rio de Janeiro the true administrative heart of Brazil? Global geography is packed with iconic mega-cities that overshadow their actual sovereign capitals.

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