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World Capitals Quiz

Twenty quizzes on the capitals of the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania that almost everyone gets wrong, with an explanation after every answer.

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World Capitals quizzes

    What you'll find in World Capitals

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    Twenty quizzes on the capitals of the world

    World Capitals is a collection of twenty quizzes on the capital cities of the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. They are not the usual list questions: they are the capitals almost everyone gets wrong, because the best-known city in the country is not the right one. Sydney or Canberra, Rio or Brasília, Casablanca or Rabat, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

    Three ways to play

    Ten quizzes are Classic, with four cities to choose from; five are Fill-in, where you type the name starting from a couple of letters; and five are Yes or No, on the most common traps. After every answer, the explanation tells you why the capital is the one it is.

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    This is one of our play-now collections: play it all without signing up, and create a free account to save your score. The capitals of Europe have a collection of their own, European Capitals. To keep going, try the geography quizzes, the flag quizzes or Lookalike Flags.

    Questions about World Capitals, with answers

    What is the capital of Australia?

    Canberra, not Sydney. It was chosen in 1908 as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne and built for the purpose.

    What is the capital of Brazil?

    Brasília, since 1960. Before that it was Rio de Janeiro, and before that Salvador.

    What is the capital of Morocco?

    Rabat. Casablanca is the largest city and the economic center, but it is not the capital.

    Is Johannesburg the capital of South Africa?

    No. South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein.

    What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?

    Abu Dhabi. Dubai is the most populous city, but it is another of the seven emirates.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many quizzes are in World Capitals?

    Twenty: ten Classic, five Fill-in and five Yes or No.

    Is the collection free?

    Yes, and you don't need to sign up: World Capitals is one of our play-now collections. A free account saves your score.

    Are the capitals of Europe included?

    No: this collection covers the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. The capitals of Europe are in the European Capitals collection.

    Are the answers up to date?

    Yes. We left out countries where the capital is being moved or is disputed, such as Indonesia and Bolivia, because the answer could change.

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