Some examples of capital cities are:
* London, the capital city of the United Kingdom
* Paris, the capital city of France
* Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States
* Beijing, the capital city of China
* Tokyo, the capital city of Japan
Capital cities are often chosen because of their strategic location, such as their proximity to natural resources or their position on a major trade route. They may also be chosen because they have a long history and cultural significance.