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    Which is the most recent country in the world to change the location of its capital city? Not newly created countries or break-away states but a shift of location within an established country.

    Question #81765. Asked by mutchisman. (Jun 11 07 1:26 AM)


    srini701

    		According to wiki, Palau changed its capital from Koror to Melekeok in 2006 and before that, Myanmar moved its capital from Yangon to Naypyidaw :)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_country_and_capital_changes

    Jun 11 07, 3:44 AM
    gmackematix

    		So, having at last got used to Burma and Rangoon being Mynmar and Yangon...

    Jun 11 07, 5:26 PM

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