World capital city quiz. It’s general knowledge, but surprisingly tricky!
Just like “Tokyo is the capital of Japan,” countries around the world have a city designated as their capital, serving as the nation’s center.
Many of you may have memorized the capitals of numerous countries during elementary school social studies—but do you still remember them as adults?
In this article, we’ll challenge you with a quiz on the capitals of countries around the world!
We’ll focus on well-known countries that could be considered common knowledge, but some may still leave you thinking, “I can’t remember the capital…!!”
Now, let’s dive right into the capital city quiz!
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World Capitals Quiz. It’s common knowledge, but surprisingly tricky!? (1–10)
What is the capital of China?
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Beijing
The capital of China is Beijing. Beijing is one of the largest cities in Asia, with a population said to exceed 20 million. By the way, it’s often confused with Shanghai, but Shanghai is not the capital; it’s classified as one of the country’s major cities. Since both are huge metropolises, it’s easy to mix them up.
What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
When people think of the United States, New York often comes to mind, but the capital is the East Coast city of Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. is known for being home to the Capitol and the White House. By the way, the “D.C.” stands for the District of Columbia.
What is the capital of India?
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New Delhi
This is a question that seems likely to split opinions. In Japanese schools, it’s taught as “Delhi,” but the United Nations website uses “New Delhi.” Because of that, I think either could be considered correct.
World Capitals Quiz: It’s general knowledge, but surprisingly tricky!? (11–20)
What is the capital of Australia?
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Canberra
Australia’s capital is Canberra. Many of you may have mistaken it for Sydney or Melbourne. Some might even have confused it with Austria. You could say it was a rather tricky question. By the way, Melbourne is the former capital.
What is the capital of Austria?
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Vienna
Vienna, also known as the “City of Music.” It’s famous for being the place where legendary composers like Mozart and Beethoven worked. If you love music, it’s a city you’ll want to visit at least once. By the way, the name Vienna is said to derive from “Vindobona,” meaning a settlement.
What is the capital of Canada?
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Ottawa
Canada’s capital is Ottawa, a city near the U.S. border. Some of you may not have heard of it. That’s because Ottawa is only the fourth-largest city in Canada. As a result, larger cities like Toronto are more often in the news.
What is the capital of Egypt?
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Cairo
Cairo, an important city in human history. It is home to world-famous historical structures such as the three Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. In recent years, modern attractions like the Cairo Tower have also drawn attention. The blend of historic architecture and a modern cityscape creates a magical urban atmosphere that is truly captivating.