Since 1920, 17 countries created new capital cities – and one additional is being seriously considered. The reasons vary dramatically – from civil unrest to political pressures to new nationhood to climate change to population growth.
Lake Balkhash: 50% fresh, 50% salty, 100% unique
Kazakhstan, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, is home to Lake Balkhash which is half freshwater and half saltwater.