"Maria locuiește la periferia capitalei."

Translation: Mary lives on the periphery of the capital.

[Pickle1116]

I would say suburbs are outskirts, yes. Also we say "in the suburbs" but "on the outskirts".

[mckara]

Not necessarily, some outskirts are rural areas not suburbs.

[mckara]

In English, we say "on the outskirts," not "at the outskirts."

[efalc]

How about "on the edge of the capital" ? I think in English this is said often as well - with the same meaning.

[KevinSmith777042]

I am English and just answered edge, knowing what the periphery is as it is also a word in English!

[CameronNed]

Seriously, why isn't "periphery" accepted?

[GrantHanha]

Likewise for me. Duo did not accept "on the edge" as meaning the same as "at the periphery" but most English speakers would beg to differ.

[Pickle1116]

"Just outside the capital"?

[YishaiWhit]

"at the periphery" should be accepted too