The highest city in the world with a population of more than one million is La Paz. The Capital of Bolivia sits ***** meters above sea level, and is more than 1,000 meters higher than the second-ranked city, Quito. La Paz is also higher than Mt. Fuji in Japan, which has a height of 3,776 meters. Many of the world's largest cities are located in South America. The only city in North America that makes the top 20 list is Denver, Colorado, which has an altitude of ***** meters.

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Capital City High School

This horizontal bar chart displays countries by capital city using the aggregation count. The data is about countries.

N’Djamena was the most polluted capital city in the world in 2024, with an average annual PM2.5 concentration of nearly 92 micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m³). PM2.5 particulate matter concentrations in the Chad capital were over 18 times higher than the World Health Organizations PM2.5 guideline of five μg/m³. New Delhi followed closely in second place, with PM2.5 levels of 91.6 μg/m³. Sources of PM2.5 PM2. 5 refers to atmospheric particulate matter that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. There are many sources of PM2.5 emissions, including road transport, industrial activities, crop burning, and energy industries. Domestic combustion, such as burning wood for fuel, is also a major source of PM2.5 emissions. As a result, PM2.5 concentrations are typically higher in developing countries. Health impacts of air pollution Exposure to high levels of PM2.5 increases the likelihood of heart and lung problems, and can lead to premature death. Air pollution is one of the leading causes of premature deaths worldwide, cutting millions of lives short every year. Although the highest number of annual air pollution-related deaths are observed in East Asia and Pacific, the health and lives of people in all regions of the world are at risk from harmful pollutants like PM2.5.

This horizontal bar chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Africa. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual total students amount from 2021 to 2023 for Capital City High School

This horizontal bar chart displays countries by capital city using the aggregation count in Europe. The data is about countries.

This horizontal bar chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Caribbean. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual total classroom teachers amount from 2021 to 2023 for Capital City High School

This horizontal bar chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Eastern Asia. The data is about countries.

This horizontal bar chart displays GDP (current US$) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Central America. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual overall school rank from 2021 to 2022 for Capital City High School

This dataset tracks annual diversity score from 2021 to 2023 for Capital City High School vs. Missouri and Jefferson City School District

This horizontal bar chart displays press freedom by capital city using the aggregation sum in Caribbean. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual reading and language arts proficiency from 2021 to 2022 for Capital City High School vs. Missouri and Jefferson City School District

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Eastern Asia. The data is about countries.

This horizontal bar chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Middle Africa. The data is about countries.

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 2021 to 2023 for Capital City High School vs. Missouri and Jefferson City School District

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 2021 to 2023 for Capital City High School vs. Missouri and Jefferson City School District