Question

difference between a state and a capital

Answer 1

Usually a “state” is a country. There are some exceptions due to the history of some countries. Thus, The United States of America has semi-independent states under a Federal government but states retain a considerable degree of independence.

The United Kingdom includes Scotland and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland, These countries have their own Parliaments, although the Northern Ireland Parliament is not functioning at present.

The term “capital” usually refers to a city which is the seat of Government of a country.