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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Valletta
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Chisinau
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Falesti
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Soroki
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Chisinau (also spelled Kishinev) is the capital and largest city of Moldova. Valletta is the capital of Malta, while Falesti and Soroki are other Moldovan cities. Chisinau is located in the center of the country.
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Tetovo
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Kicevo
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Krusevo
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Skopje
D
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Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia (formerly known as Macedonia). Tetovo, Kicevo, and Krusevo are other Macedonian cities. Skopje is the largest city and has been a significant cultural and economic center in the Balkans.
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Mosta
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Sigglewi
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Valletta
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Zurrieq
C
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Valletta is the capital city of Malta, located on the island's east coast. It was established in the 16th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic fortifications and Baroque architecture. Mosta, Sigglewi (likely a typo for Siggiewi), and Zurrieq are other Maltese towns but not the capital.
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Luxembourg
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Redange
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Bettembourg
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Wiltz
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Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It sits at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers and is known for its fortified old town. Redange, Bettembourg, and Wiltz are other communes in Luxembourg but not the capital.
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Kaunas
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Vilnius
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Alytus
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Utena
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Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, situated on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River. It is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Vaduz is actually the capital of Liechtenstein, not Latvia. Alois appears to be a reference (possibly to the ruling family of Liechtenstein), and Jelgava is another Latvian city.
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Steg
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Triesen
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Vaduz
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Eschen
C
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Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, located along the Rhine River. It is the seat of the national parliament and the official residence of the reigning prince. Steg, Triesen, and Eschen are other municipalities in Liechtenstein but not the capital.
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Reykjavik
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Akureyri
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Kopavogur
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Vatneyri
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Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the country's southwest coast. It is the northernmost national capital in the world and was founded in 874 AD. Akureyri, Kopavogur, and Vatneyri (possibly referring to a village) are other Icelandic locations but not the capital.
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Piraeus
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Thessalonikki
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Athens
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Salconica
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Gyor
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Szolnok
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Budapest
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Miskolc
C
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Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, formed by the unification of Buda, Obuda, and Pest in 1873. It is located on the Danube River and is known for its thermal baths and historic architecture. Gyor, Szolnok, and Miskolc are other significant Hungarian cities but not the capital.
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Tskhinvali
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Telavi
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Kutalsi
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Poti
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Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia, located on the Gulf of Finland. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. Keila, Parnu (a resort city), and Tapa are other Estonian towns but not the capital.
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Manoalay
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Pakko
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Naypyidaw
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Kengtung
C
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Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar, established in 2005. It replaced Yangon (formerly Rangoon) as the administrative capital. The name means 'abode of kings' in Burmese.
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Moron
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Ulan Bator
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Uliastay
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Attay
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Ulan Bator (also spelled Ulaanbaatar) is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It's the political, cultural, and economic center of the country, located in east-central Mongolia.
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Muang Paksan
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Saravane
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Banphone
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Vientiane
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Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, located on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. It has been the administrative capital since the Lane Xang Kingdom and remained so through French colonial rule to modern independence.