World Geography and Capitals

Addis Ababa (spelled Adis Ababa here) is Ethiopia's capital and highest major city in Africa. Founded in 1887, it serves as the headquarters of the African Union and hosts numerous international organizations. The name means 'New Flower' in Amharic, reflecting Ethiopia's ancient yet forward-looking identity.

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. It has been the capital since 1812 when Finland was under Russian rule, and it remains the political, financial, and cultural center of the country.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union. It has been Belgium's capital since the country's independence in 1830 and is known for its medieval architecture and political significance.

Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea coast. It's the country's political, economic, and cultural center, known for its medieval walled city and modern architecture built on oil wealth.

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus. It has served as the capital since the country's independence following the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991 and is the political and economic center of the nation.

Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, located on the island of Viti Levu. It became the capital in 1882 and is the political and economic center of this Pacific island nation.

Nicosia is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It's unique as the last divided capital in the world, split between the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north.

Ouagadougou (spelled 'Ougadougou' in the question) is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso. It's the country's administrative and economic center, known for its markets and as a hub for West African music and culture.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and the second-highest capital city in the world at 2,850 meters above sea level. It's known for its well-preserved colonial center and proximity to the equator, from which Ecuador takes its name.

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba, founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistadors. It has served as Cuba's capital since the colonial period and is located on the island's northwest coast along the Straits of Florida. The other options are fictitious names not associated with any Cuban cities.

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. It has been an important port city for centuries. Amsterdam is in the Netherlands, Quito is the capital of Ecuador, and San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica - none are in Africa.

La Paz (or more precisely, La Paz-El Alto) is the administrative capital of Bolivia, situated high in the Andes mountains at over 3,600 meters elevation. It's one of the highest capital cities in the world. Bangkok is in Thailand, Kuala Lumpur is in Malaysia, and Islamabad is in Pakistan.

The Ivory Coast is the English name for Cote d'Ivoire, which is the official French name used internationally. The country uses the French name officially, so Cote d'Ivoire is the correct answer. Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, Kampala is the capital of Uganda, and Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

Bujumbura is the capital and largest city of Burundi, located on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. It was the capital even during Belgian colonial rule. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, Washington DC is the capital of the United States, and St. Louis is a city in Missouri, USA.