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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

As reported in papers the UN World Food Programmes stopped distributing food in Mogadishu town after its local head was abducted by the government soldiers of the country . Mogadishu is the capital town of

  1. Tanzania

  2. Turkey

  3. Cuba

  4. Somalia
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Explanation

Mogadishu is the capital and largest city of Somalia, located on the Indian Ocean coast. Somalia has experienced prolonged civil conflict and instability since the early 1990s. The World Food Programme and other UN agencies often face security challenges including abductions and attacks, forcing them to suspend humanitarian operations in this conflict-ridden region.

Multiple choice

Riga is the capital of

  1. Lesotho

  2. Liberia

  3. Lithuania

  4. Latvia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Riga is the capital of Latvia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Latvia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and Riga is its largest city and primary cultural, economic, and political center. The city is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and medieval old town.

Multiple choice

The capital of Estonia is

  1. Tallinn

  2. Reykjavic

  3. Bishkek

  4. Vilnius
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Estonia is known for its digital society and tech innovation. Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a well-preserved medieval old town. The other options are capitals of Iceland (Reykjavik), Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek), and Lithuania (Vilnius).

Multiple choice

The capital of Andorra is

  1. Luanda

  2. Andorra la Vella

  3. Andora Vega

  4. Belmopan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra, a small microstate located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. The name literally means 'Andorra the Old' to distinguish it from the newer part of the country. Andorra is known for its duty-free shopping and ski resorts.

Multiple choice

The capital of Gabon is

  1. Banjul

  2. Libreville

  3. Tallinn

  4. Bissau
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Libreville is the capital of Gabon, a country on the west coast of Central Africa. The name means 'Free Town' in French, reflecting its origins as a settlement for freed slaves. Gabon is known for its oil reserves and rainforest coverage. The other options are capitals of Gambia (Banjul), Guinea-Bissau (Bissau), and Estonia (Tallinn).

Multiple choice

The capital of Madagascar is

  1. Antananarivo

  2. Monrovia

  3. Valletta

  4. Maputo
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Explanation

Antananarivo is the correct capital of Madagascar. Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, Valletta is the capital of Malta, and Maputo is the capital of Mozambique.

Multiple choice

Nuku'alofa is the capital of ___________

  1. Togo

  2. Tunisia

  3. Croatia

  4. Tonga
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Explanation

Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga, a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific. Togo's capital is Lome, Tunisia's is Tunis, and Zagreb is Croatia's capital.

Multiple choice

Pristina is the capital of _________

  1. Kazakhstan

  2. Kosovo

  3. Djibouti

  4. Eritrea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, a Balkan territory in Southeast Europe. Astana is Kazakhstan's capital, Djibouti's is Djibouti, and Asmara is Eritrea's capital.

Multiple choice

Castries is the capital of

  1. Saint Lucia

  2. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  3. Sao Tome and Principe

  4. Palau
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia.

Multiple choice

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of ____________

  1. Uruguay

  2. Mongolia

  3. Mozambique

  4. Namibia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital and largest city. Montevideo is Uruguay's capital, Maputo is Mozambique's, and Windhoek is Namibia's.