Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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