World Capitals Quiz: Do You Know These 30 Capitals?
Think you know your world capitals? This quiz is built to catch you out. The most common mistake people make is assuming the capital is the country's most famous or largest city, and this quiz deliberately targets that assumption. Abuja not Lagos. Canberra not Sydney. Ankara not Istanbul. Brasilia not Rio de Janeiro. Ottawa not Toronto. Wellington not Auckland. Thirty questions covering Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
30 multiple choice questions on country capitals from every inhabited continent.
Which countries and capitals does the quiz cover?
Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco), Asia (Japan, China, India, Pakistan, South Korea, Thailand, Myanmar), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel), the Americas (Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Jamaica), Europe (Iceland, Ukraine, Croatia) and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand), plus Kazakhstan and the Philippines.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play, so retaking it is a fresh test.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.