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[Guyverman1990]

Hi folks, me again!

You all know how in history, nations everywhere have relocated their Capital cities now and then? For example Russia moved its capital to St. Petersburg after in 1712, India relocating its capital from Callcutta to Delhi in 1911 and Brazil relocating from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia in 1960. Iran is even considering relocating its own capital due to Tehran being on several fault lines, making it at risk of a severe Earthquake.

So, in the future, what states could relocate their capitals for what reasons and which cities do you think they'll be (based on fair enough air conditions, water quality and population size)?

For example, Thailand has plans that it may relocate its capital from Bangkok as a result of flooding. I think a good capital would be Chiang Mai or Sathorn. Indonesia once talked of moving its capital from Jakarta to Palangkarya, Borneo, due to the current capital's overcrowding and pollution.

Please, feel free to share your theories.

[Italian Ufo]

Thats a very intresting and original topic. Even in Italy in the last 2 centuries we have changed capital cities. Before it was Turin now it is Rome.
It may happen in this century that we will see some relocation of some capitals but this is mostly going to happen in countries who are emerging economically speaking.

[Time_Traveller]

England and London maybe to do with floods in the future.

Edited by Time_Traveller, 29 April 2012 - 08:54 AM.

[Guyverman1990]

England and London maybe to do with floods in the future.

Okay, but where too? I think either Brimingham, Sheffield or Nottingham.

Japan cold relocate to Kofu or Maebashi, also because of flooding, because both are very inland cities compared to Tokyo. It could also go back to Kyoto.

Khairpur could make a good new capital of Pakistan, yet again because Karachi is too close to the coast.

Edited by Guyverman1990, 29 April 2012 - 07:18 PM.

[Dead Redshirt]

Well, according to New York by Edward Rutherfurd which is historical fiction, and I don't know how truthful it particularly is, before Washington was chosen as Capital of the U.S, there's a passing comment one of the characters make about New York being a possible candidate, so I'm trying to imagine how it would be like with New York as the Capital.

[CyberMisterBeauty]

I agree with you,the most Important city of a coutry should be its capital,in most countries is like this,but in others no and this sounds nnsense for me.Here in Brazil,for exemple,the most populous,the richier and the most famous and important city is Sao Paulo,but the capital is Brasilia...This is pathetic,Sao Paulo should be the capital...

[Dead Redshirt]

Yeah, I've never even heard of Brasilia until this thread.

[Time_Traveller]

Yeah, I've never even heard of Brasilia until this thread.

I've always heard of Brasilia it's in the centre of Brazil, known about it for 10 years.

Edited by Time_Traveller, 01 May 2012 - 07:55 AM.

[Mr.Dillham]

Yeah, I've never even heard of Brasilia until this thread.

Man, your sooo out oof the time dude, been like that for 15-20 years for sure.

[Dead Redshirt]

Yeah, I've never even heard of Brasilia until this thread.

Man, your sooo out oof the time dude, been like that for 15-20 years for sure.

Well, I'm sorry if I don't know every city in the world like the back of my hand... Anyhow, I think it only shows that as a Capital, there isn't enough attention drawn to it. I too would have thought Sao Paulo would have been a better capital.

Edited by Dead Redshirt, 02 May 2012 - 01:46 AM.

[Logically Irrational]

I agree with you,the most Important city of a coutry should be its capital,in most countries is like this,but in others no and this sounds nnsense for me.Here in Brazil,for exemple,the most populous,the richier and the most famous and important city is Sao Paulo,but the capital is Brasilia...This is pathetic,Sao Paulo should be the capital...

I would of always thought Rio de Janeiro, but I guess Sao Paulo would make more sense.

[Shimmy]

Rio is a far far cooler place than sao paulo, hence would make a better capital. The same reason Manchester would be a better capital than London. But in a way it already is the capital.. the capital of cool!! YEAA! YEAA!
On a related topic if I made my own country which I hope to do at some point, I would call the capital 'Centreplex' and it would have it's own legal system independent of the rest of the country. This means you could have different laws for the poor people working the land than the rich people in their penthouses in centreplex and everyone would be happier.

[Time_Traveller]

Tokyo, Japan could move to their old Capital Kyoto because of its historical reference and because of Earthquakes and Tsunami in Tokyo.

Edited by Time_Traveller, 03 May 2012 - 06:45 PM.

[Dead Redshirt]

Yeah, could definitely see Japan move its capital again due to the recent tragedies.

[Time_Traveller]

Iran is considering relocating its capital from Tehran, which lies on about 100 fault lines and could experience a catastrophic earthquake. If the capital were a different city, the government could better manage the crisis and reduce casualties. However, some Iranians believe that the government wants to move the capital to avoid protests against the government, similar to Myanmar. Political leaders and seismologists are studying regions near Qom and Isfahan as possible places to build a new capital, but this would probably take decades and an enormous amount of money to complete.

[Time_Traveller]

In the 19th century, Sydney and Melbourne were the two largest cities in Australia. They both wanted to become Australia’s capital, and neither would concede to the other. As a compromise, Australia decided to build a new capital city. After an extensive search and survey, a section of land was carved out of New South Wales and became the Australian Capital Territory. The city of Canberra was planned and became Australia’s capital city in 1927. Canberra is located about halfway between Sydney and Melbourne but it is not a coastal city.