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 Georgia’s Capital City, click here.

Virtually Visit the Georgia State Capitol
Take a virtual tour of the Capitol building. See works of art, the state symbols, portraits of the governors, and much more.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

State Capitol Facts
Check out the facts of the Georgia State Capitol, plus get great pictures of the building and its interior.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Georgia's State Capitol
Get a picture of the beautiful capitol building, then learn about its rich history.
Source: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia

Statues and Monuments in Georgia
Listed on this site are statues, monuments, sculptures, and busts related to Georgia history and culture.
Source: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia

Teacher Resources
This is a division of the Secretary of State which has a special resource page available for teachers that links to information on the State's Capitol.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State