Self-proclaimed Capitals of the World

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.
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.
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