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SEPARATION OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
SEPARATON OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
The State of SCNRFP Government is Recognized by the International Community.
The State of SCNRFP and Its Citizens Observes Our Government's Separation of Governmental Powers, Designated Capitals, and Functions of both the Central Government and the Tribal Government: to include but not limited to the Defined Boundaries, Foreign and Domestic Jurisdictions, Diplomatic Offices, Extraterritorial Trade Mission Offices (ETMO), International Foreign Territories, under International Diplomacy Agreements and Treaties with the Foreign Hosting Countries and Governments. These Sovereign Jurisdictions respect International Law and are under the Laws and Rights of The State of SCNRFP Central Government and Tribal SCNRFP Government, and both being a Separation of Governmental Powers, with both being under the Ruling Power of The Supreme Authority of The Theocracy Government who is Divinely Guided by The Sovereign Authority of The Great Spirit Creator.
The tribal nation remains within the original defined boundaries while State of SCNRFP is a recognized country by a number of member states of the United Nations. The tribal nation SCNRFP only conducts Internal Tribal Affairs and has tribal members and adoptions as was traditional, while the recognized country handles all State and International Affairs only, thus the central government conducts state affairs and foreign affairs and has added an additional citizenship as with all other countries with the ability to have dual citizenship and citizens born within our country. The State of SCNRFP operates from within their international foreign jurisdictions under diplomacy agreements, and does not operate within the boundaries of America, while the Tribal Nation conducts Internal Tribal Affairs only from within the 1785 boundaries, but does No Commerce in America, rather cultural and traditional activities, and social and humanitarian activities only. Tribal members continue to live throughout the 1785 boundaries and elsewhere, and remain lineage or adopted by a clan family, while the State of SCNRFP has citizens and dual citizens just like any other recognized country. The Tribal Nation has an office within the 1785 Boundaries today where the Principal Chief office resides today known as Tanasi, while The State of SCNRFP has offices within the International Foreign jurisdictions under diplomacy agreements as many are listed on the Recognition Page on this government website, where the Prime Minister office resides today, and The State of SCNRFP holds no diplomatic office and conducts No Commerce from within America. Some members of the SCNRFP living in the treaty boundaries are descendants of Trail of Tears survivors, some of whom made it to Oklahoma and then walked back home. Others are descended from Cherokee who managed to keep land they owned and did not march West. Under the 1819 treaty some Cherokee had taken land and were allowed to remain. Others hid in the mountains and refused to be relocated.
Countries with No Capital to Country with Changing Capitals
Capitals
Countries with No Capital to Country with Changing Capitals
Switzerland
Switzerland officially has no capital city, but Bern serves as the de facto capital, known as the "Federal City" (Bundesstadt), because it hosts the federal government and parliament to avoid centralizing power in one dominant city. This deliberate choice in 1848 reflects Switzerland's federalism, spreading key institutions like the Federal Supreme Court (Lausanne) and National Bank (Zurich/Bern) to maintain balance between cantons.
No Official Capital: Switzerland's constitution doesn't name a capital, a way to honor cantonal equality after the civil war, says aboutswitzerland.ch.
Bern as "Federal City": Chosen for its central location and broad support, Bern hosts the Parliament (Bundeshaus) and Federal Council, making it the seat of government, notes House of Switzerland.
Decentralized Power: Other important institutions are spread out: the Federal Supreme Court is in Lausanne, and the National Bank is in Bern and Zurich, says World Atlas and About Switzerland.
Switzerland technically has no official capital city defined by its constitution. This absence is a deliberate political compromise intended to maintain a balance of power and prevent any single canton or city from becoming dominant.
Key details regarding this unique status:
Bern as "Federal City": While not a capital by law, Bern has served as the de facto capital since 1848. It is officially designated as the "Federal City" (Bundesstadt) because it hosts the seat of the national government, including the Federal Assembly and the Federal Council.
Decentralized Institutions: To further prevent centralization, major federal institutions are spread across several cities:
Lausanne: Home to the Federal Supreme Court.
Bellinzona: Home to the Federal Criminal Court.
Zurich and Bern: Shared seats for the Swiss National Bank.
Reasons for the Choice: Bern was selected in 1848 as a compromise between the economic powerhouse of Zurich and the conservative Lucerne. Its central location and proximity to French-speaking regions made it a unifying choice.
Legal Basis: The Swiss Constitution does not name a capital. Instead, ordinary laws (the Act on the Federal Assembly and the Government and Administration Organization Act) specify that the federal authorities are based in Bern.
Nauru
The country with no official capital is Nauru, a tiny Pacific island nation where government functions are spread across districts, with Yaren district serving as the de facto seat for Parliament and offices, even without formal designation. While other countries like Switzerland (Bern is "federal city") have no de jure capital, Nauru is unique as the only nation with no capital at all due to its small size and district-based organization, not being a city-state like Monaco or Singapore.
Key Points about Nauru:
Location: A small island in the South Pacific Ocean.
Size: The world's third-smallest country by area, smaller than some cities.
Structure: Organized into districts, not large urban centers.
Government: Parliament House and key offices are in Yaren, making it the de facto capital, but not by law.
Why No Capital? Its tiny size (about 21 sq km) makes a central capital impractical, and its history led to a decentralized approach.
The country with no official capital city is Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The government offices are located in the district of Yaren, which functions as the de facto capital, but is not officially designated as such.
Overview of Nauru
Size: Nauru is the world's third smallest country by area, larger only than Vatican City and Monaco.
Government Functions: Due to the island's small size (21 sq km or 8.1 sq mi), government buildings, the parliament, and the airport are scattered across different districts, with a concentration in Yaren.
Reason for No Capital: Because of its tiny size, the nation is organized into 14 districts rather than large urban centers, making a single, formally designated capital city unnecessary for administrative purposes.
Other Cases
Switzerland does not have a de jure (official, in law) capital city in its constitution, but Bern is recognized as the "federal city" and functions as the de facto seat of the federal government.
City-states like Monaco and Singapore do not have separate capital cities because the entire country is essentially a single urban area, and the city name also serves as the country name.
USA Moved their Capital Multiple Times
U.S. has had multiple capitals, with nine different cities serving as the seat of government for the fledgling nation, including Philadelphia, New York City, Annapolis, and Baltimore, before Washington, D.C. became the permanent capital, established by the Residence Act of 1790.
Here's a list of the cities that served as the U.S. capital:
Philadelphia, PA (multiple times, including during the Revolution and as a temporary capital)
Baltimore, MD (briefly during the Revolution)
Lancaster, PA (for a day)
York, PA (during the Revolution)
Princeton, NJ (after the Revolution)
Annapolis, MD (after the Revolution)
Trenton, NJ (after the Revolution)
New York City, NY (first capital under the Constitution)
Washington, D.C. (since 1800)
In 2025, it remains a historical fact that the United States has been governed from nine different cities across its history. While Washington, D.C., has been the permanent seat of government since 1800, various cities served as temporary capitals during the Revolutionary War and under the Articles of Confederation.
The Nine National Capitals
The following cities served as the meeting place for the Continental Congress or the U.S. Congress:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The primary meeting place for the First and Second Continental Congresses and later the temporary capital under the U.S. Constitution (1790–1800).
Baltimore, Maryland: Served as the capital for two months in 1776–1777 when Congress fled Philadelphia due to British threats.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania: The capital for only one day (September 27, 1777).
York, Pennsylvania: Location where the Articles of Confederation were drafted (1777–1778).
Princeton, New Jersey: Served for four months in 1783 after Congress was harassed by mutinous soldiers in Philadelphia.
Annapolis, Maryland: Where George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief in 1783.
Trenton, New Jersey: Served as the capital for roughly two months in late 1784.
New York City, New York: The first capital under the current U.S. Constitution and site of George Washington’s 1789 inauguration.
Washington, D.C.: The permanent capital established by the Residence Act of 1790, which officially opened as the seat of government on November 17, 1800.
State and Colonial Capitals
Beyond the national level, the concept of multiple capitals also applies to state governments:
State Capital Changes: 25 out of the 50 states have changed their capital city at least once since achieving statehood.
Dual Capitals: Some states once operated with two capitals simultaneously. For example, Connecticut maintained co-capitals in Hartford and New Haven from 1701 until 1875.
Current Statistics: As of 2025, only 17 state capitals are also the largest cities in their respective states.
Countries with Multiple Active Capitals
Several countries have multiple active capitals, often splitting functions like legislative, executive, or judicial roles, with prominent examples including South Africa (three capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein), the Netherlands (Amsterdam, The Hague), Bolivia (Sucre, La Paz), and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya), alongside others like Sri Lanka, Eswatini, and Côte d'Ivoire.
Here are some key examples:
South Africa: Pretoria (Administrative), Cape Town (Legislative), Bloemfontein (Judicial).
Netherlands: Amsterdam (Constitutional), The Hague (Seat of Government).
Bolivia: Sucre (Constitutional), La Paz (Administrative/Executive).
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (Constitutional/Legislative), Putrajaya (Administrative/Judicial).
Côte d'Ivoire: Yamoussoukro (Official), Abidjan (De facto administrative).
Eswatini: Mbabane (Administrative), Lobamba (Royal/Legislative).
Sri Lanka: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative/Administrative), Colombo (Commercial/Former Capital).
Benin: Porto-Novo (Official), Cotonou (Seat of Government).
Tanzania: Dodoma (Official), Dar es Salaam (Former Capital/Commercial).
These dual capitals often arise from historical compromises, to decentralize government functions, or to manage population growth, with different cities hosting different branches of power.
While most countries have a single capital, several nations distribute their official, administrative, and judicial functions across multiple cities to balance regional power, ease congestion, or honor historical compromises.
Countries with Three Capitals
South Africa: This is the only country in the world with three official capitals.
Pretoria: Administrative and executive capital.
Cape Town: Legislative capital and seat of Parliament.
Bloemfontein: Judicial capital and seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Countries with Two Capitals
Bolivia:
Sucre: Constitutional and judicial capital.
La Paz: Administrative capital and seat of government.
Netherlands:
Amsterdam: Official constitutional capital.
The Hague: Administrative capital, seat of government, and home to the royal family and Supreme Court.
Malaysia:
Kuala Lumpur: Official, constitutional, and legislative capital.
Putrajaya: Administrative center and judicial seat.
Sri Lanka:
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: Official legislative capital and seat of Parliament.
Colombo: Executive, judicial, and commercial capital.
Eswatini (Swaziland):
Mbabane: Administrative capital.
Lobamba: Legislative and royal capital (residence of the King).
Chile:
Santiago: Official and administrative capital.
Valparaíso: Legislative capital and seat of the National Congress.
Tanzania:
Dodoma: Official and legislative capital.
Dar es Salaam: Economic hub and de facto seat of many government functions.
Benin:
Porto-Novo: Official capital.
Cotonou: De facto administrative capital and seat of government.
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire):
Yamoussoukro: Official capital.
Abidjan: De facto administrative capital and largest city.
Burundi:
Gitega: Official political capital.
Bujumbura: Economic capital and seat of government.
Montenegro:
Podgorica: Official capital and seat of government.
Cetinje: Old royal capital and residence of the President.
Czech Republic:
Prague: Official capital and seat of executive/legislative branches.
Brno: Judicial capital (houses the Supreme Court)
Any other countries with multiple capitals or similar arrangements?
Yes, several other countries maintain a division of government functions between multiple cities, in addition to the ones previously mentioned.
Additional Countries with Multiple Capitals or Similar Arrangements
Honduras: The cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela together constitute the capital of the Republic under the constitution.
Georgia: Tbilisi is the official capital, while Kutaisi previously served as the legislative capital from 2012 to 2018, when the parliament was formally moved back to Tbilisi. Today the arrangement is considered historical.
Myanmar (Burma): Nay Pyi Taw is the official and administrative capital, but the former capital, Yangon (Rangoon), remains the largest city and the economic hub, retaining some government offices during the transition period.
Yemen: Sanaa is the official capital, while Aden serves as the executive capital, a situation influenced by ongoing political instability.
Afghanistan: Kabul is the administrative and cultural capital. However, since the Taliban takeover, Kandahar has served as the de facto political power center and seat of the Supreme Leader.
Indonesia: Jakarta is the current de facto administrative capital, while the government is in the process of moving the official capital functions to Nusantara, a planned city on Borneo designed to ease Jakarta's congestion and environmental stress.
Switzerland: Switzerland has no official capital city. Bern is the de facto "federal city" where the national assembly is housed, but government functions are highly decentralized across its cantons.
Are there other countries with multiple capitals besides those listed?
In addition to the countries already mentioned, several others have multiple capitals or distributed seats of government due to constitutional requirements, administrative transitions, or historical status.
Countries with Multiple Capitals
Honduras: The country has a joint capital arrangement. Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela together constitute the "Central District," which serves as the capital under the Constitution of Honduras.
Indonesia: While Jakarta remains the de facto administrative capital, Nusantara has been designated as the new official capital as of 2025 to relieve congestion in the former.
Afghanistan: Kabul is the official and political capital housing ministries and embassies. However, Kandahar is considered a de facto capital as it serves as the seat of the Supreme Leader and the Taliban's central leadership.
South Korea: Seoul remains the official and constitutional capital, but Sejong City has been developed as the de facto administrative capital. As of 2025, over 36 government ministries and agencies have relocated there.
Territories and Unrecognized States
Western Sahara (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic): Laayoune is the declared capital under occupation, while Tifariti (or sometimes Bir Lehlou) serves as the acting or de facto capital for the Sahrawi Republic.
Countries with "De Facto" Shared Status
Switzerland: Legally, Switzerland has no official capital. Bern is the de facto capital because it serves as the seat of the federal government and parliament, but other cities like Lausanne (judicial seat) perform "capital-like" functions.
Israel: Jerusalem is the claimed and official capital according to Israeli law, but many international embassies and certain administrative functions remain in Tel Aviv due to ongoing international disputes.