There are a total of 20 capital cities whose names begin with the letter M. These cities are considered national capitals.

Madrid | Spain

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is not only the most populous city but also a major global city that contributes to the arts, culture, science, fashion, media, environment, entertainment, education, and politics. Its influence is felt in the European Union, and it has the third-largest GDP among all cities in the world. Madrid is situated on the banks of the Manzanares River in the center of the Madrid Community, which is both the center of the country and the region.

Majuro | Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands, located in the Ratak district of the Pacific Ocean, consist of a large coral atoll with 64 islands. It was first settled by the Austronesian ancestors of the Marshallese people and has been inhabited for at least 2,000 years. The atoll spans an area of 9.7 square kilometers of land and encloses a lagoon measuring 295 square kilometers. It forms the legislative district of Chain Ratak in the Marshall Islands. Additionally, Majuro is a large coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean consisting of 64 islands. It was first settled by the Austronesian ancestors of the modern-day Marshallese people and has been inhabited for at least 2,000 years. It encloses a lagoon with an area of 295 square kilometers and has a land area of 9.7 square kilometers.

Malabo | Equatorial Guinea

Ciudad de la Paz, which was designed to replace Malabo as the capital of Equatorial Guinea, is a planned city under construction in the mainland. Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea. The city had a population of approximately 297,000 in 2018. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. Malabo is the capital of the province of Norte Bioko and Equatorial Guinea.

Malé | Maldives

The group of islands known as the Maldives is called “Malé”. After the word “Maldives”, its capital is named Malé. The whole island group includes Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu, Vilimalé, Hulhumalé, and Hulhulé, which are part of the city. The central part of the city is formed by the island of Malé. Although it is not considered administratively part of it, Malé is geographically located in the Kaafu Atoll. Malé is the most populous city and the capital of the Republic of Maldives.

Managua | Nicaragua

Managua, the largest city and capital of Nicaragua, has been inhabited by Paleo-Americans as far back as 12,000 BC. The growth of Managua was severely stunted and disrupted by the civil war in the 1980s and the earthquake in 1972. Previously, the city was declared the national capital in 1852, alternating between the cities of Granada and León. It is located in the eponymous department and serves as the centre of Nicaragua.

Manama | Bahrain

Manama is the central point of the Bahraini economy. There is evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age on the northern coastline of Bahrain. Manama is the largest city and capital of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 people as of 2020.

Manila | Philippines

Manila is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, on the island of Luzon. In June 1949, it became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, known as “The Revised Charter of the City of Manila.” On July 31, 1901, Manila was designated as the first chartered city in the country by Act No. 183 of the Philippine Commission. Manila is the second-most populous city and the capital of the Philippines.

Maputo | Mozambique

Maputo is the most populous city and the capital of Mozambique. It has a number of landmarks including Railway Station, Tunduru Gardens, the central market, the Fortress, City Hall, and Independence Square. Maputo is situated on a large natural bay on the Indian Ocean, near the convergence of the Mbuluzi, Tembe, and Matola rivers. The city is named after I Maputsu, the chief of the Tembe clan, a subgroup of the Tsonga people.

Maseru | Lesotho

Maseru is the largest city and the capital of Lesotho. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. Maseru retained its capital status when the country achieved independence in 1966. The name of the city, Maseru, is a Sesotho word meaning “Red sandstones.”

Mbabane | Swaziland

In 1902, the town expanded following the relocation of the country’s administrative hub from Bremersdorp. The city is situated on the MR3 highway and boasts a mean altitude of 1243 meters. Functioning as the executive capital, Mbabane serves as one of the two capitals in Eswatini.

Melekeok | Palau

Melekeok, a state in the Republic of Palau, is situated on the central east coast of Babeldaob Island. Within this state lies Ngerulmud, the governmental hub of the country. Melekeok boasts extensive coastlines, rolling hills, rugged slopes, winding rivers, and Lake Ngardok, which is not only the largest but also the sole natural freshwater lake in both the Republic of Palau and Micronesia.

Mexico City | Mexico

The most populous city in North America is Mexico City, and it is also the largest city and capital of Mexico. Mexico City is one of the most important financial and cultural centers in the world. It is also the oldest capital city in the Americas, being founded by indigenous people in Ecuador.

Minsk | Belarus

In 1499, Minsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and received privileges as a town. Minsk is the administrative center of the Minsk Region and has a special administrative status in Belarus. It is the largest city and the capital of Belarus, situated on the rivers Niamiha and Svislač.

Mogadishu | Somalia

Mogadishu is the most populous city in Somalia and the capital city. The city has served as an important port connecting traders from all around the Indian Ocean for millennia. Unlike other Somali regions, Mogadishu is located in the coastal region of Banadir on the Indian Ocean and is considered more of a municipality than a goboleed mammal.

Monaco | Monaco

Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate located on the French Riviera, near the Italian region of Liguria in Western Europe. The economic development of the late 19th century was greatly influenced by the opening of Monte Carlo Casino, which served as a railway connection to Paris.

Monrovia | Liberia

In honour of James Monroe, a prominent supporter of the American Colonization Society and Liberia’s colonization, Monrovia is named. Monrovia serves as the capital city of Liberia, located in West Africa, and is primarily shaped by the government of Liberia and its role in the country’s economy and its harbor.

Montevideo | Uruguay

Montevideo is the largest city and capital of Uruguay. It is located on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata, on the southern coast of the country. The city was established in 1724 by Mauricio Bruno Zabala, a Spanish soldier, as a strategic move amidst the dispute between the Spanish and Portuguese over the Platine region.

Moroni | Comoros

Moroni is the biggest city, the federal capital, and the government’s seat in the Union of Comoros, an autonomous island nation in the Indian Ocean. “At the river” refers to Moroni. Moroni serves as the capital of Ngazidja, the largest of the three primary islands in the republic.

Moscow | Russia

Moscow is the largest city in Europe in terms of its land area on the European continent. It is also the largest metropolitan area in Europe and one of the largest urban areas in the world. The city is situated on the Moskva River within the city limits and has an estimated population of 12.4 million residents. Moscow is both the largest city and the capital of Russia.

Muscat | Oman

Muscat is the capital city of Oman and the most populated city. It is characterized by advanced organized services and a modern road network, and it is an oasis of order, cleanliness, and greenery. It was founded 900 years ago and is famous for its historical role. The city lies along the Arabian Sea on the Gulf of Oman, in proximity to the Straits of Hormuz.