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 Mississippi’s Capital City, click here.

Old Capitol Museum
See pictures of the Old State Capitol building and get information about its history at this site.
Source: Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Mississippi State Capitol Facts
Learn everything you'll ever want to know about the capitol at this site.
Source: The Mississippi Legislature