Geography · General Awareness

World Geography and Capitals

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World geography questions test knowledge of country capitals, state capitals, and the headquarters of global organizations. This hub provides extensive practice on locations like Grenada, Illinois, and the World Bank. These are highly common in SSC, banking, and railway examinations.

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World Geography and Capitals Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sofia

  2. Varna

  3. Burgas

  4. Stara Zagora

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Varna, Burgas, and Stara Zagora are major Bulgarian cities but not the capital.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Istanbul

  2. Mersin

  3. Ankara

  4. ?zmir

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. Istanbul is the largest city but not the capital, while Mersin and Izmir are other major Turkish cities.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nigeria

  2. Rwanda

  3. Nairobi

  4. Tanzania

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda, an East African country known for its mountain gorillas and tragic 1994 genocide. Nigeria's capital is Abuja (not Lagos anymore), Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, and Tanzania's capital is Dodoma (not Dar es Salaam). Rwanda has made remarkable progress since the 1990s and is now one of Africa's fastest-growing economies.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Brisbane

  2. Canberra

  3. Sydney

  4. Darwin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, not Sydney (which is the largest city), Melbourne, Brisbane, or Darwin. Option B is correct.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Gdansk

  2. Minks

  3. Munsk

  4. Minsk

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, serving as the administrative center of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Gdansk is a Polish city, while 'Minks' and 'Munsk' are misspellings.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Aalborg

  2. Odense

  3. Copenhagen

  4. Roskilde

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager. It's been the Danish capital since the 15th century.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dire Dawa

  2. Domo

  3. Adwe

  4. Addis Ababa

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and hosts the headquarters of the African Union. Founded in 1886, it's the highest capital city in Africa at 2,355 meters.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Tamale

  2. Bolgatanga

  3. Kumasi

  4. Accra

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast. It became the capital in 1877 when the British colonial administration moved from Cape Coast.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. San Pedro Sula

  2. Juticalpa

  3. Puerto Lempira

  4. Tegucigalpa

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tegucigalpa is the capital and largest city of Honduras, located in the southern highlands at an elevation of 990 meters. It was founded by Spanish settlers in 1578.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hveragerdi

  2. Reykjavik

  3. Randburg

  4. Dalvik

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, founded in 1786 as a trading town. It's the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Talas

  2. Kok-Yangak

  3. Kara-Balty

  4. Bishkek

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, located in the Chu Valley. It was formerly called Frunze during the Soviet era.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Port Salut

  2. Port Moresby

  3. Port Said

  4. Port Miriam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Port Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea, located on the southern coast of the mainland. It became the capital when Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia in 1975. The city is named after Captain John Moresby who was the first European to map the area in 1873.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Brasov

  2. Budapest

  3. Bucharest

  4. Transylvania

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania, located in the southern part of the country. It has served as Romania's capital since 1862 and is its political, economic, and cultural center. Budapest is the capital of Hungary (not Romania), while Transylvania is a historical region of Romania, not a specific city.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nueva Palmira

  2. Montevideo

  3. Punta Del Este

  4. Salto

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Montevideo is both the capital and largest city of Uruguay, situated on the northern bank of the Río de la Plata. Nueva Palmira and Salto are other Uruguayan cities, while Punta Del Este is a famous resort city. The question asks for Uruguay's capital, making Montevideo the correct choice.