Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.


For information about Arizona’s Capital City, click here.

Arizona's State Capitol Building
With guided tours, images, a timeline, and even educational activites, you'll find everything you will ever need to know about Arizona's Capitol. This site covers over a century of change from 1901 - 2001 and beyond.
Source: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

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