For example, “Washington” (US), “Brussels” (EU), “Moscow” (Russia).
I guess it’s a short hand for writing “US government”, “Russian government”, etc. but why? And what happens when you’re referring to a country with multiple capitals like South Africa?
3·2 days ago- “Westminster” specifically for Parliament.
- “Downing Street” for the prime minister and the cabinet.
- “Whitehall” for central government as a whole, ministries and departments.