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 the United Kingdom?
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London
Many of you probably got this right: the capital of the United Kingdom is London. London is known as a place where various arts, such as theater and painting, have flourished. In recent years, it’s also strongly associated with being a filming location for the popular movie series Harry Potter and as a host city for the Olympics.
What is the capital of France?
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Paris
Paris is France’s largest city and also its capital. Paris is home to numerous famous tourist attractions, including the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Perhaps for that reason, it ranks third in the Global City Index.
What is the capital of Italy?
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Rome
The correct answer is Rome, a city with a history of more than three thousand years. Rome is known for the flourishing Roman Empire and for being home to the Vatican. It also features many tourist attractions of high historical value, such as St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum.
What is the capital of Thailand?
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Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is known as the city with the world’s longest official name. It’s so long that I won’t introduce it here, but it actually comes to 121 characters. If you memorize it and show it off, you might earn some respect. Incidentally, its structure is like a combination of several sentences.
What is the capital of Germany?
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Berlin
Berlin is known as a relatively new capital. That’s because, with German reunification, a plan emerged to move the capital from Bonn in West Germany to Berlin, and the relocation was finally completed in 2001. Why not take this opportunity to look into the historical background as well?