Play this geography quiz on world capitals and political boundaries — 15 medium-level questions and answers.
1. Which country has three capital cities?
💡 Both South Africa and Bolivia have three capital cities, each serving different governmental functions.
2. What is the capital of Poland?
💡 Warsaw has been Poland's capital since 1596 and was extensively rebuilt after World War II.
3. What is the capital of Malaysia?
💡 Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and largest city.
4. Which country was formerly known as Persia?
💡 Iran was known as Persia until it officially adopted the name Iran in 1935.
5. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
💡 Astana has been Kazakhstan's capital since 1997, having been renamed several times since.
6. Which country's flag features a red maple leaf?
💡 Canada's national flag prominently features a red maple leaf, adopted in 1965.
7. What is the capital of Nigeria?
💡 Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos.
8. What is the capital of Vietnam?
💡 Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, while Ho Chi Minh City is its largest city.
9. What is the capital of Ethiopia?
💡 Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital and one of the highest-altitude capital cities in the world.
10. Which country is landlocked and completely surrounded by Italy?
💡 San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world and is entirely enclosed within Italy.
11. What is the capital of Colombia?
💡 Bogota is Colombia's capital and largest city, located high in the Andes.
12. What is the capital of Kenya?
💡 Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city, and a major hub for East Africa.
13. Which European country is known as the 'Playground of Europe' for its Alpine scenery?
💡 Switzerland's dramatic Alpine landscape has earned it this nickname among tourists for centuries.
14. Which country is divided by the equator into two nearly equal halves?
💡 Ecuador is named after the equator, which passes directly through the country.
15. Which country is the smallest in the world by land area?
💡 Vatican City, at just about 0.44 square kilometers, is the smallest sovereign state in the world.