World Geography and Capitals

Canberra is the capital of Australia. Option A is misspelled as "Canbera" - missing the second 'r'. Vienna is the capital of Austria, and Sydney is Australia's largest city but not its capital.

Thimphu has been the capital of Bhutan since 1961. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, and 'Khimphu' is a misspelling/distractor. Thimphu is the correct and only Bhutanese capital listed.

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the Mediterranean coast. It has been the center of political unrest since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising that toppled Gaddafi. Cairo is Egypt's capital, Tel Aviv is Israel's economic center, and Istanbul is Turkey's largest city - none of these are in Libya.

Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos as the seat of government. It was a planned city built in the center of the country to promote national unity and reduce regional tensions. Niger is the name of Nigeria's northern neighbor (a country), Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, and Kiev (Kyiv) is the capital of Ukraine - none are Nigerian cities.

Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city, commercial capital, and former capital. While Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is now the official administrative capital (since 1982), Colombo remains commonly recognized as the capital in most contexts.

Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in the 1960s, replacing Karachi. The other options are capitals of different countries: Colombo (Sri Lanka), Beijing (China), and Kathmandu (Nepal).

Beijing has been China's capital for most of its history and remains so today. Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital, Islamabad is Pakistan's capital, and Dhaka is Bangladesh's capital.

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital, Islamabad is Pakistan's capital, and Dhaka is Bangladesh's capital.

Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital, Islamabad is Pakistan's capital, and Kathmandu is Nepal's capital.

Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, a country at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Founded in the 5th century, it's known for its diverse architecture, thermal springs, and strategic location in the Caucasus region.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland. Though it's a Swiss-based organization, Geneva (option A) hosts many international sports bodies like the IOC. Munich and Aurich are German cities with no connection to IIHF.

Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is one of Europe's major international airports and serves as the primary hub for the Netherlands and a key European transit point.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located in New York City, specifically in the borough of Queens. It is one of the major international airports serving the New York metropolitan area. San Francisco has SFO, Chicago has O'Hare (ORD), and Washington D.C. has three airports but none named JFK.

Lord's Cricket Ground, often called 'The Home of Cricket,' is located in London, England. Founded in 1814 by Marylebone Cricket Club, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious cricket venues globally. Melbourne, Sydney, and Cape Town have their own famous grounds but not Lord's.

Sabina Park is a historic cricket stadium located in Kingston, Jamaica. It has hosted Test matches since 1930 and is the home ground of the West Indies cricket team. The other options are capitals or cities of other Caribbean nations - Bridgetown (Barbados), Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago), and Georgetown (Guyana).