Given a country, pick its capital city from 4 options.
FAQ
Capitals of small island nations (like Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte for Sri Lanka, or Ngerulmud for Palau) are among the hardest. Many people also confuse economic capitals with political capitals.
Several countries have multiple capitals for different functions. South Africa has three (Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein), Malaysia has two (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya).
No. Many countries have capitals that are less well-known than their largest cities: Turkey (Ankara, not Istanbul), Australia (Canberra, not Sydney), Brazil (Brasilia, not Rio).
About this test
The capital city quiz tests your knowledge of world capitals. From easy European capitals to obscure island nation seats of government, how well do you know the political geography of the world?
How It Works
A country name appears with four capital city options. Select the correct capital. Questions range from common knowledge to challenging deep cuts.
Interesting Facts
Many capitals were specifically built for the purpose (Washington DC, Canberra, Brasilia, Abuja). Others evolved over centuries as centers of political power.
Tips
- Learn capitals by continent for systematic coverage
- Note that the largest city is not always the capital
- Create memorable associations for difficult ones