The term HIGH CAPITAL is used to refer to cities that are located at high altitudes and serve as the capital of their respective countries. The five cities that fit this description are Lhasa (Tibet), Quito (Ecuador), DENVER (United States), La Paz (Bolivia), and Katmandu (Nepal). Lhasa is located at an elevation of 3, 490 meters, Quito at 2, 850 meters, DENVER at 1, 609 meters, La Paz at 3, 640 meters, and Katmandu at 1, 400 meters. All five cities are considered to be high capitals due to their high altitude locations.