Play this easy geography quiz on world capitals and countries with 15 simple questions and answers — perfect for beginners.
1. Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?
💡 Canada has more lakes than any other country, with estimates ranging up to nearly two million.
2. What is the capital of Egypt?
💡 Cairo is Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world.
3. Which continent is Egypt located on?
💡 Egypt is located in northeastern Africa, though the Sinai Peninsula extends into Asia.
4. What is the capital of Russia?
💡 Moscow has been Russia's capital since 1918 and is its largest city.
5. What is the capital of Germany?
💡 Berlin became the capital of a reunified Germany in 1990.
6. What is the capital of Italy?
💡 Rome has been Italy's capital since 1871 and was once the heart of the Roman Empire.
7. Which country is shaped like a boot?
💡 Italy's distinctive boot shape makes it one of the most recognizable countries on a map.
8. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
💡 Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because, viewed from Asia, the sun appears to rise from its direction.
9. What is the capital of Canada?
💡 Ottawa, located in Ontario, has been Canada's capital since 1857.
10. Which country is the largest in the world by total area?
💡 Russia spans over 17 million square kilometers, making it the largest country by land area.
11. Which country is entirely surrounded by South Africa?
💡 Lesotho is a landlocked country completely enclosed within the borders of South Africa.
12. Which country is home to the kangaroo as a native species?
💡 Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia and found nowhere else in the wild.
13. What is the capital of China?
💡 Beijing has served as China's capital for centuries and is home to the Forbidden City.
14. What is the capital of Spain?
💡 Madrid has been the capital of Spain since 1561 and is the country's largest city.
15. What is the capital city of France?
💡 Paris has been the capital of France since the 10th century and is home to the Eiffel Tower.