When it comes to North American capitals, many people think they’ve got it all figured out—Washington D.C., Mexico City, Ottawa, and done, right? Not so fast! While those might be the big hitters, the continent is home to 23 sovereign nations, each with its own unique seat of government.
North America ends at the Isthmus of Panama, which means there are 23 countries in North America. Each of these countries has its own capital, including the Caribbean islands. These capital cities vary greatly in terms of population; for instance, on one end of the scale, we have New York City, with a population of approximately 8.258 million. On the other end, we have Saint Kitts and Nevis’ capital, Basseterre, home to less than 17,000 people.
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Capital cities of North America list
Here is an alphabetical list of the countries in North America and their capitals.
Country | Capital City |
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Antigua and Barbuda | St. John's |
Bahamas, The | Nassau |
Barbados | Bridgetown |
Belize | Belmopan |
Canada | Ottawa |
Costa Rica | San Jose |
Cuba | Havana |
Dominica | Roseau |
Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo |
El Salvador | San Salvador |
Grenada | Saint George's |
Guatemala | Guatemala City |
Haiti | Port-au-Prince |
Honduras | Tegucigalpa |
Jamaica | Kingston |
Mexico | Mexico City |
Nicaragua | Managua |
Panama | Panama City |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre |
Saint Lucia | Castries |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Kingstown |
Trinidad and Tobago | Port of Spain |
United States, The | Washington D.C. |
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Caitriona Maria is an education writer and owner of The Facts Institute. A teacher for seven years, she has been committed to providing students with the best learning opportunities possible, both domestically and abroad. Dedicated to unlocking students' potential, Caitriona has taught English in several countries and continues to explore new cultures through her travels.