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Many cities and towns (particularly in North America) claim to be a "Capital of the World" of a certain subject or other item. These nicknames are usually based on the city's cultural heritage or history. Here is an incomplete list of those cities.
- Abilene, Kansas: Greyhound capital of the world.
- Albany, Georgia: Quail Hunting capital of the world.
- Albertville, Alabama: Fire Hydrant capital of the world.
- Allentown, Pennsylvania: Truck capital of the world.
- Alliance, Nebraska: Cattle capital of the world.
- Alma, Arkansas: Spinach capital of the world.
- Ashburn, Georgia: Peanut capital of the world.
- Athens, Texas: Blackeyed Pea capital of the world.
- Austin, Texas: Live Music capital of the world.
- Bandon, Oregon: Storm capital of the world.
- Bardstown, Kentucky: Bourbon capital of the world.
- Barre, Vermont: Granite capital of the world.
- Battle Creek, Michigan: Cereal Bowl capital of the world.
- Beattie, Kansas: Milo capital of the world.
- Beaver, Oklahoma: Cow Chip Throwing capital of the world.
- Berrien Springs, Michigan: Christmas Pickle capital of the world.
- Berryville, Arkansas: Turkey capital of the world.
- Bickleton, Washington: Bluebird capital of the world.
- Blackfoot, Idaho: Potato capital of the world.
- Blakely, Georgia: Peanut capital of the world.
- Branford, Florida: Cave Diving capital of the world.
- Breaux Bridge, Louisiana: Crawfish capital of the world.
- Burlington, Iowa: Loader/Backhoe capital of the world.
- Campbell River, British Columbia: Salmon capital of the world
- Cassoday, Kansas: Prairie Chicken capital of the world
- Castroville, California: Artichoke capital of the world.
- Chico, California: Almond capital of the world.
- Churchill, Manitoba: Polar bear capital of the world
- Claxton, Georgia: Fruitcake capital of the world.
- Cody, Wyoming: Rodeo capital of the world.
- Collinsville, Illinois: Horseradish capital of the world.
- Colquitt, Georgia: Mayhaw capital of the world.
- Columbia, Tennessee: Mule capital of the world.
- Cooper, Texas: Vetch capital of the world.
- Cordele, Georgia: Watermelon capital of the world.
- Cordova, Alaska: Razor Clam capital of the world.
- Cozad, Nebraska: Alfalfa capital of the world.
- Crystal City, Texas: Spinach capital of the world.
- Dalton, Georgia: Carpet capital of the world.
- Digby, Nova Scotia: Scallop capital of the world
- Dothan, Alabama: Peanut capital of the world.
- Douglas, Wyoming: Jackelope capital of the world.
- Dove Creek, Colorado: Pinto Bean capital of the world.
- Drumheller, Alberta: Dinosaur capital of the world
- Dyersville, Iowa: Farm Toy capital of the world.
- Eagle Lake, Texas: Goose Hunting capital of the world.
- Eau Claire, Michigan: Cherry Pit Spitting capital of the world.
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin: Horseradish capital of the world.
- Elkhart, Indiana: RV capital of the world.
- Elliston, Newfoundland: Root cellar capital of the world
- Encinitas, California: Flower capital of the world. Surf capital of the world
- Fallbrook, California: Avocado capital of the world
- Fort Payne, Alabama: Sock capital of the world.
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Billfish capital of the world.
- Franklin County, Virginia: Moonshine capital of the world.
- Fresno, California: Raisin capital of the world.
- Gainesville, Georgia: Poultry capital of the world.
- Geneva, New York: Lake Trout capital of the world.
- Gilroy, California: Garlic capital of the world.
- Greater Sudbury, Ontario: Nickel capital of the world
- Gonzales, Louisiana: Jambalaya capital of the world.
- Goodland, Kansas: Sunflower capital of the world.
- Granville, New York: Slate capital of the world.
- Greenfield, California: Broccoli capital of the world.
- Green Forest, Arkansas: Tomato capital of the world.
- Greenwood, Mississippi: Cotton capital of the world.
- Gridley, California: Kiwi Fruit capital of the world.
- Half Moon Bay, California: Pumpkin capital of the world.
- Hammonton, New Jersey: Blueberry capital of the world.
- Hanover, Pennsylvania: Snack capital of the world.
- Hatch, New Mexico: Chile capital of the world.
- Hearne, Texas: Sunflower capital of the world.
- High Point, North Carolina: Furniture capital of the world.
- Holton, Kansas: Brome Grass capital of the world.
- Holtville, California: Carrot capital of the world.
- Honaker, Virginia: Redbud capital of the world.
- Hood River, Oregon: Windsurfing capital of the world.
- Humboldt, Saskatchewan: Mustard capital of the world
- Indio, California: Date capital of the world.
- Inola, Oklahoma: Hay capital of the world.
- Isleton, California: Asparagus capital of the world.
- Johnston, South Carolina: Peach capital of the world.
- Kaufman, Texas: Red Tail Hawk capital of the world.
- Keizer, Oregon: Iris capital of the world.
- Kelseyville, California: Pear capital of the world.
- Ketchikan, Alaska: King Salmon capital of the world.
- Kirwin, Kansas: Goose capital of the world.
- Kodiak, Alaska: King Crab capital of the world.
- La Crosse, Kansas: Barbed Wire capital of the world.
- Las Vegas, Nevada: Entertainment capital of the world.
- Lebanon, Tennessee: Appalachian Square Dance capital of the world.
- Le Mars, Iowa: Ice Cream capital of the world.
- Lexington, Kentucky: Horse capital of the world.
- Linden, California: Cherry capital of the world.
- Lodi, California: Tokay Grape capital of the world.
- Lompoc, California: Flower Seed capital of the world.
- Madison, Minnesota: Lutefisk capital of the world.
- Malvern, Arkansas: Brick capital of the world.
- Mannford, Oklahoma: Striped Bass capital of the world.
- Marion, Ohio: Popcorn capital of the world.
- Marshall, Texas: Pottery capital of the world.
- Mattoon, Illinois: Bagel capital of the world. Rice and Duck capital of the world.
- McCloud, California: Blackberry capital of the world.
- Mercer, Wisconsin: Loon capital of the world.
- Moline, Illinois: Plow capital of the world.
- Montgomery, Minnesota: Kolacky capital of the world.
- Mountain Iron, Minnesota: Taconite capital of the world.
- Mountain View, Arkansas: Folk Music capital of the world.
- Mount Ida, Arkansas: Quartz Crystal capital of the world.
- New York City, New York: The capital of the world.
- Niagra Falls, Ontario: Honeymoon capital of the world
- Noble, Oklahoma: Rose Rock capital of the world.
- North Loup, Nebraska: Popcorn capital of the world.
- Oakdale, California: Cowboy capital of the world.
- Olathe, Kansas: Cowboy Boot capital of the world.
- Oxnard, California: Strawberry capital of the world.
- Palatka, Florida: Bass capital of the world.
- Park Falls, Wisconsin: Ruffed Grouse capital of the world.
- Paris, France: The capital of the world
- Parsons, Kansas: Purple Martin capital of the world.
- Patterson, California: Apricot capital of the world.
- Pearsonville, California: Hubcap capital of the world.
- Pekin, Illinois: Marigold capital of the world.
- Pittsburg, Kansas: Fried Chicken capital of the world.
- Plant City, California: Winter Strawberry capital of the world.
- Ponchatoula, Louisiana: Strawberry capital of the world.
- Port Clinton, Ohio: Walleye capital of the world.
- Port Isabel, Texas: Shrimp capital of the world.
- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania: Weather capital of the world.
- Purcell, Oklahoma: Quarterhorse capital of the world.
- Queenstown, New Zealand: Extreme Sports capital of the world.
- Red Lake, Ontario: Norseman capital of the world
- Rocanville, Saskatchewan: Oil can capital of the world
- Rockland, Maine: Lobster capital of the world.
- Rodickton, Newfoundland: Mouse capital of the world
- Rogue River Valley, Oregon: Pear capital of the world.
- Sacramento, California: Almond capital of the world.
- Salinas, California: Lettuce capital of the world.
- Savoonga, Alaska: Walrus capital of the world.
- Selma, California: Raisin capital of the world.
- Shediac, New Brunswick: Lobster capital of the world
- Smith River, California: Lily Growing capital of the world.
- South Haven, Michigan: Blueberry capital of the world.
- Sparta, Wisconsin: Bicycling capital of the world.
- St-Simeon, Quebec: Whale capital of the world
- Stockton, California: Asparagus capital of the world.
- Stuart, Florida: Sailfish capital of the world.
- Sturgis, Michigan: Curtain Rod capital of the world.
- Sumner, Missouri: Wild Goose capital of the world.
- Sumner, Washington: Rhubarb Pie capital of the world.
- Sun Prairie, Wisconsin: Groundhog capital of the world.
- Tarpon Springs, Florida: Sponge capital of the world.
- Taxco, Mexico: Silver capital of the world.
- Te Puke, New Zealand: Kiwifruit capital of the world.
- Tifton, Georgia: Reading capital of the world.
- Tijuana, Mexico: Television capital of the world.
- Traverse City, Michigan: Cherry capital of the world.
- Tulelake, California: Horseradish capital of the world.
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: Oil capital of the world.
- Venice, Florida: Shark Tooth capital of the world.
- Victoria, B.C: Whale watching capital of the world
- Vineland, New Jersey: Dandelion capital of the world.
- Vidalia, Georgia: Sweet Onion capital of the world.
- Wallace, Idaho: Silver capital of the world.
- Wasco, California: Rose Growing capital of the world.
- Washington, D.C: News capital of the world.
- Washington, Missouri: Corn Cob Pipe capital of the world.
- Watsonville, California: Strawberry capital of the world.
- Waynesboro, Georgia: Bird Dog capital of the world.
- Wilmington, Delaware: Chemical capital of the world.
- Wellington, Kansas: Wheat capital of the world.
- Wenatchee, Washington: Apple capital of the world.
- Whitby, Ontario: Donut capital of the world
- Yates Center, Kansas: Hay capital of the world.
- Yuba City, California: Prune capital of the world.
- Florida, New York: Onion capital of the world
