North America consists of 23 independent countries, each with an official capital city.
North America extends from the Arctic in the north to the Isthmus of Panama in the south, where the continent meets South America.
The continent includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, the countries of Central America, and the island nations of the Caribbean. Together, these nations form a geographically and culturally diverse region.
Capital cities of North America
Below is an alphabetical list of the countries of North America and their capital cities.
| Country | Capital City |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Download: List of North American capital cities.
If you are looking for a city that does not appear in this list, it may be a state capital or may be located in South America.
American capitals map
The map below shows the geographic locations of the capital cities in North America.
Printable North American maps are also available for download if you would like to study or memorize the capitals.
Capital cities quiz
Test your knowledge by matching each North American capital city with its corresponding country.
After completing this quiz, you can continue with the world’s capital cities or browse the countries of North America for additional regional context.
Caitriona Maria is an education writer and owner of The Facts Institute. With seven years of teaching experience and a background in educational content, she specialises in creating clear reference resources about countries, geography and global topics.