Changes in Capital Cities Over the Years

Over the years, a few nations have changed their capitals. For example, PALAU changed its capital from Koror to Melekeok in 2006, while MYANMAR (Burma) changed its capital from Rangoon (Yangon) to Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw). Other countries that changed their capitals include NIGERIA (Lagos » Abuja), TANZANIA (Dar es Salaam » Dodoma), YEMEN {Aden (capital of South Yemen) + Sana'a (capital of North Yemen) » Sanaa (capital of united Yemen)}, among many others. New countries obviously have formed, also; KOSOVO formed in 2008, while there is expected to be a new country on July 9, 2011. This new country, SOUTH SUDAN (the capital being Juba), is expected to formally become independent from SUDAN (Update: it did become independent in July 2011).