General Studies Series - 28 (Capitals)

Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It became the unified capital in 1873 when Buda and Pest merged. The other options are capitals of different countries: Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).

Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is the world's northernmost national capital city. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It has been the capital since 1796 and is a major political and economic center in the Middle East. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Baghdad (Iraq).

Baghdad is the capital and largest city of Iraq. It is situated on the Tigris River and has historically been a significant cultural and commercial center. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Tehran (Iran).

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It is located on the northwest coast of Java and is the country's economic, cultural, and political center. The other options are capitals of different countries: Budapest (Hungary), Reykjavik (Iceland), Baghdad (Iraq), and Tehran (Iran).

Jerusalem is the declared capital of Israel, though this status is internationally disputed due to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel considers Jerusalem its complete capital, while most countries maintain embassies in Tel Aviv. The other options are capitals of different countries: Rome (Italy), Tokyo (Japan), Kingston (Jamaica), and Amman (Jordan).

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy. It is one of the world's oldest continuously occupied cities and was the center of the Roman Empire. The other options are capitals of different countries: Jerusalem (Israel), Tokyo (Japan), Kingston (Jamaica), and Amman (Jordan).

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is the economic, political, and cultural center of Jordan. The other options are capitals of different countries: Rome (Italy), Jerusalem (Israel), Tokyo (Japan), and Kingston (Jamaica).

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It has been the capital since 1872.

Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan, serving as the seat of government and the Emperor's residence. It became the capital in 1868.

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in a valley in the Himalayas. The spelling 'Katmandu' in the option is an accepted alternate transliteration.

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, located in the central part of the country. It has been the capital since Namibia's independence in 1990.

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, known for its canals and historic architecture. It has been the capital since the 19th century.

Yangon (also spelled Rangoon) was the capital of Myanmar until 2005, when the military government moved the capital to Naypyidaw. However, Yangon remains the largest city and commercial center.

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, situated on the Baltic Sea. It's known for its Art Nouveau architecture and historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island. It's the southernmost capital city in the world and known for its harbor and cable car.

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. It's known for its Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture.

Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho, located in the western part of the country near the border with South Africa. It's situated on the Caledon River.

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean coast. It's known as a major cultural and commercial center in the Middle East.

Malé is the capital and largest city of the Maldives, located on Malé Island in the Indian Ocean. It's one of the most densely populated cities in the world and the center of political and economic activity.

Monrovia is the capital and largest city of Liberia, founded in 1822 as a settlement for freed American slaves. Vientiane is the capital of Laos, Riga is the capital of Latvia, Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, and Maseru is the capital of Lesotho - none of these are in Africa.

Bamako has been the capital of Mali since 1908 during French colonial rule and remains its administrative center today. Oslo is Norway's capital, Vilnius is Lithuania's capital, Tripoli is Libya's capital, and Male is the capital of Maldives.

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway, founded around 1048 by King Harald Hardrada. The distractor capitals are from other European countries: Vilnius (Lithuania), Tripoli (Libya), Male (Maldives), and Bamako (Mali).

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, known for its beautiful Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oslo is Norway's capital, Tripoli is Libya's capital, Male is the capital of Maldives, and Bamako is Mali's capital.

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located in the northwestern part of the country. The other options are capitals of different countries: Oslo (Norway), Vilnius (Lithuania), Male (Maldives), and Bamako (Mali).