Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Mississippi’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Mississippi is Jackson.

Jackson, Mississippi
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