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Counties with the same name as their capital
Counties with the same name as their capitalIn global geography, many countries have capital cities with similar names, leading to confusion, interesting comparisons, and appreciation of cultural nuances.
Counties with the same name as their capitalDjibouti, a coastal desert country named after its capital city after gaining independence in 1977.
Counties with the same name as their capitalKuwait's name comes from the Arabic word al-Kuwayt, which is a diminutive of kut, meaning "fortress"
Counties with the same name as their capitalSingapore, an island nation in Southeast Asia, has the same capital name, Singapore City.
Counties with the same name as their capitalMexico, one of the most important political, cultural, and financial centres in North America, has a similar name as that of its capital.
Counties with the same name as their capitalPanama, located in Central America, also has a similar capital name as the country.
Counties with the same name as their capitalGuatemala, a Central American country, shares the same capital name as the country.
Counties with the same name as their capitalLuxembourg, a European country has a similar capital name as the country
Counties with the same name as their capitalMonaco, a European country, shares the same capital name as the country, Monaco-Ville.