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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Iraq
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Burundi
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Gambia
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Djibouti
C
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The question asks for the country that has Banjul as its capital. Banjul is the capital city of Gambia, making option C correct. Iraq, Burundi, and Djibouti are different African countries with different capital cities (Baghdad, Bujumbura, and Djibouti City respectively).
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Mali
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Denmark
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Moldova
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Lebanon
D
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The question asks for the country that has Beirut as its capital. Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon, making option D correct. Mali's capital is Bamako, Denmark's is Copenhagen, and Moldova's is Chișinău.
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Iraq
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Seri Begawan Brunei
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Gambia
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Belgium
A
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The question asks for the country that has Baghdad as its capital. Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, making option A correct. Brunei's capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, Gambia's is Banjul, and Belgium's is Brussels.
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Azerbaijan
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Thailand
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Lebanon
A
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The question asks for the country that has Baku as its capital. Baku is the capital city of Azerbaijan, making option A correct. Thailand's capital is Bangkok, Saint Kitts and Nevis' capital is Basseterre, and Lebanon's is Beirut.
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Mali
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Central African Republic
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People's Republic of China
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Lebanon
A
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The question asks for the country that has Bamako as its capital. Bamako is the capital city of Mali, making option A correct. The Central African Republic's capital is Bangui, China's is Beijing, and Lebanon's is Beirut.
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Iraq
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Egypt
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Gambia
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Belgium
B
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Cairo is the capital city of Egypt, located on the Nile River. It is the largest city in the Arab world and has been Egypt's capital for over 1,000 years. The question is phrased as 'Capital of Cairo' but asks which country Cairo belongs to.
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Azerbaijan
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Australia
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Lebanon
B
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Canberra is the capital city of Australia, purposely built between Sydney and Melbourne to resolve the rivalry between these two major cities. It was officially designated the capital in 1913 and houses Australia's federal government.
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Mali
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Venezuela
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People's Republic of China
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Lebanon
B
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Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, located in a valley in the northern part of the country. It's Venezuela's largest city and has been its political and cultural center since its founding in 1567. The city sits in a valley at an elevation of about 900 meters.
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Nigeria
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Wales
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Guinea
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Hungary
B
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Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, which is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Wales has its own parliament and distinct cultural identity, though it shares the UK national government. Cardiff became Wales' capital in 1955.
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Ghana
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Saint Lucia
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Denmark
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Venezuela
B
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Castries is the capital city of Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation in the Lesser Antilles. It is located on the northwest coast of the island and serves as the country's major port and commercial center. Saint Lucia gained independence from Britain in 1979.
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Eritrea
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Belgium
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Amalie United States Virgin Islands
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Qatar
C
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Charlotte Amalie is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands, located on the island of St. Thomas. It is a major Caribbean port and tourist destination. The US Virgin Islands are an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Caribbean Sea.
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Iraq
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Lebanon
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Moldova
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Djibouti
C
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Chisinau (also spelled Chișinău) is the capital and largest city of Moldova, a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It became the capital when Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The city is located in the center of the country.
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Azerbaijan
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Lebanon
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Town Turks and Caicos Islands
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Syria
C
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Cockburn Town is the capital city of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas. It is situated on the island of Grand Turk and is the territory's administrative and political center.
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Mali
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Hungary
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Guinea
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Slovakia
C
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Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea, a West African country. It is located on the Atlantic coast and serves as Guinea's main port, administrative center, and economic hub. Conakry has been Guinea's capital since the country gained independence from France in 1958.
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Mali
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Venezuela
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Denmark
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Lebanon
C
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Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. It has been Denmark's capital since the 15th century and is known for its historic architecture, canals, and being the home of the Danish monarchy. The city is Scandinavia's largest urban area.