Panama City, Florida

National Capitals on American Soil ~ Paris:  In the late 1600s and early 1700s, Paris' chief rival was Amsterdam, not London, which was still a blip on the map of the future. When it came to building an overseas empire, however, Paris duked it out with London and both exceeded expectations. What was the capital of France when the British lost their hold on North America (thanks to the French)? If you said Paris, you would be right. It has always been the capital of France. In fact, it was the nucleus around which France was assembled. If you want to learn something more about the city, consult Geographically Yours. Forest Lawn Cemetery. [2018]