Capital cities quiz
Name the capital of every country.
What is the capital of Bhutan?
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How to take the capital cities quiz
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Choose the region, topic or number of questions.
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Answer each capital city question on screen; you see right away if you’re correct.
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Check your score and review the ones you missed.
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Tap “Download PDF” to print the same questions as a worksheet with an answer key.
About the capital cities quiz
Test yourself on world capitals, from the easy (Paris, Tokyo, New Delhi) to the tricky (Naypyidaw, Gitega, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte). Most questions ask for a country’s capital; some flip it round and ask which country a capital belongs to.
Choose a continent to learn one region at a time, then try the whole world.
Tricky capitals to watch for
- Australia: Canberra, not Sydney.
- Canada: Ottawa, not Toronto.
- Türkiye: Ankara, not Istanbul.
- Brazil: Brasília, not Rio de Janeiro.
- Myanmar: Naypyidaw, not Yangon.
- Sri Lanka: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Colombo is the commercial capital).
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Frequently asked questions
Why do some countries list two capitals?
A few countries split government between cities, such as Bolivia (Sucre and La Paz) and South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein). The quiz uses the most widely taught one.
Can I play on a phone or classroom screen?
Yes. Buttons are large and the quiz works on phones, tablets, laptops and projectors.
Will I get the same questions every time?
No. Each round picks and shuffles a fresh set of questions and answer options.
Do I need to sign up to play?
No. The quiz runs in your browser with no accounts, and nothing about your answers is stored or sent anywhere.
Can I print the capital cities quiz?
Yes. Tap “Download PDF” for a multiple-choice worksheet of the same questions with an answer key.