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Play this geography quiz on world capitals and political boundaries — 15 medium-level questions and answers.
1. 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.
2. What is the capital of Ethiopia?
💡 Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital and one of the highest-altitude capital cities in the world.
3. Which country was formerly known as Persia?
💡 Iran was known as Persia until it officially adopted the name Iran in 1935.
4. Which country's flag features a red maple leaf?
💡 Canada's national flag prominently features a red maple leaf, adopted in 1965.
5. Which country is divided by the equator into two nearly equal halves?
💡 Ecuador is named after the equator, which passes directly through the country.
6. What is the capital of Colombia?
💡 Bogota is Colombia's capital and largest city, located high in the Andes.
7. What is the capital of Nigeria?
💡 Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos.
8. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
💡 Astana has been Kazakhstan's capital since 1997, having been renamed several times since.
9. What is the capital of Poland?
💡 Warsaw has been Poland's capital since 1596 and was extensively rebuilt after World War II.
10. Which country has three capital cities?
💡 Both South Africa and Bolivia have three capital cities, each serving different governmental functions.
11. What is the capital of Kenya?
💡 Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city, and a major hub for East Africa.
12. 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.
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. What is the capital of Malaysia?
💡 Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and largest city.
15. What is the capital of Vietnam?
💡 Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, while Ho Chi Minh City is its largest city.