World Capitals Quiz
Canberra or Sydney? Ankara or Istanbul? Most people get these wrong. See how many capital cities you can name.
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What Is the World Capitals Quiz?
The World Capitals Quiz tests whether you can name the capital cities of countries around the world. Many questions are designed to trip you up, because in a lot of countries the capital isn't the biggest or best-known city.
Each answer includes a short fact about the city or why it became the capital. It's good practice for school geography, travel trivia, and pub quizzes.
Topics Covered in This Quiz
- Common capital traps: Canberra, Ottawa, Ankara, Bern, and Brasília
- Capitals across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania
- Planned and relocated capitals: Abuja, Naypyidaw, Brasília, and Astana
- Countries with more than one capital, like South Africa and Bolivia
- Interesting facts about the world’s capital cities
Difficulty Modes & Scoring
- 😊 Easy (30s Timer · 100 Pts) — Perfect for beginners, casual players, and quick review.
- 🔥 Medium (20s Timer · 150 Pts) — Standard competitive trivia challenge requiring quick thinking.
- 💀 Hard (15s Timer · 200 Pts) — Rapid-fire questions for experts aiming for leaderboard top ranks.
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Study World Capitals Questions & AnswersSample Questions & Answers
Q1. What is the capital of Nigeria?
✅ Answer: Abuja
💡 Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991. It is a planned city built near the center of the country.
Q2. What is the capital of Myanmar?
✅ Answer: Naypyidaw
💡 The government moved the capital from Yangon to the newly built city of Naypyidaw in the mid-2000s.
Q3. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
✅ Answer: Astana
💡 Kazakhstan renamed the city Nur-Sultan in 2019 and changed it back to Astana in 2022.
Q4. Which country has three capital cities?
✅ Answer: South Africa
💡 Pretoria is the executive capital, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital.
Q5. What is the capital of Morocco?
✅ Answer: Rabat
💡 Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city, but the capital is Rabat, on the Atlantic coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which world capitals do people get wrong most often?
Capitals that aren’t the biggest city in the country. Common mistakes include Canberra (not Sydney), Ottawa (not Toronto), Ankara (not Istanbul), Bern (not Zurich), and Brasília (not Rio de Janeiro).
How many questions are in the World Capitals quiz?
Each round has 10 questions. For a full study list, read our world capitals quiz guide, which covers capitals by continent.
Which country has more than one capital?
South Africa has three: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Bolivia splits its capital between Sucre and La Paz.
Is the capitals quiz free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and works well for geography homework or warming up for a quiz night.
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