This capital cities quiz asks you to match countries with their capitals, from the obvious ones to those that catch people out. Questions cover capitals in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania, including classic traps like Canberra, Ottawa, Ankara and Brasilia.

Each match is a live capitals quiz against one opponent. You both answer the same 7 questions with 10 seconds each, and faster correct answers score more. The seventh question counts double, so a quick recall at the end can win the game.

It works as an easy warm-up for travelers and as a hard capital cities quiz for geography fans. Play a random opponent from anywhere in the world, or send a friend a challenge link. If nobody is free, a labelled practice bot steps in. Every match earns XP for your Capital Cities level and moves you up the leagues and leaderboards from Bronze to Legend.

Sample Capital Cities quiz questions

  1. What is the capital of Argentina?Brasília · Buenos Aires · Georgetown · Lima
  2. What is the capital of Australia?Canberra · Ngerulmud · South Tarawa · Suva
  3. What is the capital of Bangladesh?Bandar Seri Begawan · Bangkok · Dhaka · Manila
  4. What is the capital of Belgium?Andorra la Vella · Brussels · London · Vienna
  5. What is the capital of Brazil?Brasília · Lima · Paramaribo · Santiago

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Capital Cities quiz FAQ

How many questions are in the capital cities quiz?

Every live match is 7 questions, 10 seconds each, picked from a bank that keeps growing. The final question is worth double points.

Can I play the capital cities quiz with friends?

Yes. Send a friend a challenge link to play a private 1v1 match, or take on a random opponent from anywhere in the world.

Is the capital cities quiz free?

Yes, the capital cities quiz is free to play. You can play live matches, earn XP and climb the leagues at no cost.

Which continents does the capital cities quiz cover?

Questions cover world capitals across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and Oceania.

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