However, it did not become the capital city of England until the 12th century.
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View moreThroughout its history, Seoul was known by a number of different names, and the name Seoul itself is believed to have originated from the Korean word for the capital city, Seoraneol.
View moreAngkor is was the capital city of the Khmer Empire.
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View moreBarcelona is the capital city of Catalonia, which is a region of Spain.
View moreCanberra was chosen to be the capital city as a result of an ongoing debate between Melbourne and Sydney over which would be the capital.
View moreAngkor is the capital city of the Khmer Empire.
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