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.
Island Hopper: United Airlines’ Pacific Ocean Puddle-jumper
United Airlines operates one of its hubs in Guam, an isolated American territory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From here, the airline operates an island-hopping route that connects various Pacific Island nations.