Also, to add to existing answers, TFA Visual Dictionary clarifies that Hosnian Prime is not the permanent seat of the New Republic. The capital is moved from place to place in accordance with votes. Because Democracy! share|improve this answer. answered Dec 21 '15 at 18:38. DVK-on-Ahch-To. read more
up vote 13 down vote favorite In The Force Awakens, a new government, called the Republic, has come to power, and is providing support and assistance to the Resistance. read more
The New Republic (NR), also referred to as the Republic, was a democratic government composed of various planets across the galaxy. Unlike its predecessors, the Galactic Republic and the Galactic Empire, the New Republic did not use the Core World of Coruscant as its capital. read more