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
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France and India are countries, but Rome is a city.
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Paris
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Madrid
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New York
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Geneva
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, along with many other UN specialized agencies. Paris is home to UNESCO, Madrid to the World Tourism Organization, and New York hosts the UN headquarters.
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Geneva
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New York
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Paris
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Tokyo
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The United Nations University established its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan in 1975. UNU is the UN's academic and research arm, focusing on pressing global problems through collaborative research and education.
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Hague
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Washington
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New York
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Paris
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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has its headquarters in Paris, France. While many UN agencies are in New York, UNESCO was established in Paris in 1946 and has remained there. The Hague hosts international courts like the ICJ.
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Bristol
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Berlin
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Jaipur
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Bern
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The World Health Summit 2012 was held in Berlin, Germany. This annual international conference brings together leaders from health, politics, science, and the private sector to discuss global health challenges. Berlin has been the regular host city for this summit since its inception.
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Newcastle
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Hobart
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Launceston
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Perth
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Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, the island state of Australia. Founded in 1804, it is the second oldest capital city after Sydney. Newcastle and Launceston are cities in New South Wales and Tasmania respectively, while Perth is the capital of Western Australia.
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Sydney
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Canberra
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Malbourne
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Perth
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Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. Sydney is in New South Wales, Canberra is the national capital (in Australian Capital Territory), and Melbourne (misspelled as 'Malbourne') is in Victoria.
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Shillong
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Chittagong
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Aizawl
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Kohima
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Aizawl has been the capital of Mizoram since it became a union territory in 1972 and later a full state in 1987. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya (and was the capital of undivided Assam). Chittagong is in Bangladesh. Kohima is Nagaland's capital.
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Bahia Blanca
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Buenos Aires
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La Plato
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Brasilia
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Brasilia became the capital of Brazil in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro. It was purpose-built as a planned city to help develop Brazil's interior regions.
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Copenhagan
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Oslo
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Beirut
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Canton
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Oslo is the capital of Norway, having been established as such since the 14th century. It is Norway's largest city and its political, economic, and cultural center. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, and Canton is an older name for Guangzhou, a major city in China.
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Paris
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New York
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Iceland
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Davos
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Citigroup's global headquarters is located in New York City, USA. Citibank, its principal subsidiary, was founded in New York in 1812 and the bank maintains its corporate center in this financial hub. Paris is a financial center but not Citigroup's headquarters, Iceland has a small banking sector, and Davos hosts the World Economic Forum but is not a banking headquarters.
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Madrid
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Vienna
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Tokyo
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Moscow
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The 19th World Petroleum Congress was held in Madrid, Spain in July 2008. This is a factual question about a major international event in the petroleum industry. The World Petroleum Congress is a premier global conference that brings together energy professionals and policymakers.
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Paris
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Vienna
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Tokyo
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Pittsburgh
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Cannes
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The G-20 Summit in November 2011 was indeed held in Cannes, France. This summit addressed the European sovereign debt crisis and other global economic issues. Paris is a major French city but was not the 2011 G-20 venue. Vienna hosted earlier summits, and Pittsburgh hosted the 2009 G-20 Summit. Tokyo has not hosted a G-20 summit.
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Yerevan
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Baku
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Thimphu
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Praia
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Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country in the Himalayan mountains. It is the political and economic center of Bhutan, housing the government, royal family, and important Buddhist monasteries. The city is known for its Buddhist monasteries and the Tashichho Dzong fortress.