How Well Do You Know the Capital Cities of the World - Part II?

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You're riding high after you aced our Capital Cities of the World quiz, but how deep does your knowledge go? Test the depths of your international smarts by taking Part II of our Capital Cities of the World Quiz.
The capital cities are vibrant, diverse regions of the world that include various food, cultures, traditions, and geographical features. Our whirlwind tour will take you across the globe to these rich and fascinating major metropolitan areas.  Prove you're a global citizen by cruising through these international metropolitan quiz questions!
You Might Be Surprised At What You Learn about the World Capital Cities
In some parts of the world, the capital city might be overshadowed by a more populated or controversial city. Our quiz is counting on you to identify the actual capital city of that country. Cut through the noise and find the signal that is the true capital.
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World Capitals 2 Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What is the capital city of Togo, which lies on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and the Ghana/Togo border?

  • A
    Lomé
  • B
    Sokode
  • C
    Tunis
  • D
    Porto-Novo

Question 2

Thailand is known for its many delicious foods, including its national dish Pad Thai. What is the name of this nation's capital?

  • A
    New Delhi
  • B
    Pattaya City
  • C
    Phnom Penh
  • D
    Bangkok

Question 3

What is the name of the capital city of Tunisia, which now contains the ancient city of Carthage?

  • A
    Tunis
  • B
    Lisbon
  • C
    Sfax
  • D
    Tripoli

Question 4

The archipelagic Kingdom of Bahrain is located in the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. What is the name of Bahrain's capital city?

  • A
    Doha
  • B
    Manama
  • C
    Muharraq
  • D
    Damascus

Question 5

The name of the Philippines comes from King Philip II of Spain, who colonized the islands in the 16th century. What is the name of this nation's capital city?

  • A
    Cebu
  • B
    Manila
  • C
    Seoul
  • D
    Jakarta

Question 6

The African nation of Angola lies on the Atlantic coast bordering the nations of the DRC, Zambia, and Namibia. What is the name of Angola's capital city?

  • A
    Huambo
  • B
    Abu Dhabi
  • C
    Luanda
  • D
    Bangui

Question 7

What is the name of Brazil's capital city that was built well inland from the coast, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987?

  • A
    Rio de Janeiro
  • B
    Buenos Aires
  • C
    Guatemala City
  • D
    Brasília

Question 8

Afghanistan has seen large amounts of conflict since the 1979 Soviet invasion, through to the war against the Taliban. What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

  • A
    Herat
  • B
    Sarajevo
  • C
    Islamabad
  • D
    Kabul

Question 9

Roughly one-fourth of the residents of Ireland live in the greater metropolitan area of its capital. What is the name of this capital city?

  • A
    Edinburgh
  • B
    Dublin
  • C
    Amsterdam
  • D
    Cork

Question 10

The emirate of Qatar occupies a small desert peninsula that extends into the Persian Gulf from the larger Arabian Peninsula. What is the capital city of Qatar?

  • A
    Memphis
  • B
    Abu Dhabi
  • C
    Al Khor
  • D
    Doha

Question 11

What is the name of the capital city of Portugal whose city center was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755?

  • A
    Porto
  • B
    Madrid
  • C
    Lisbon
  • D
    Rome

Question 12

Honduras declared independence from Spain in 1821, from Mexico in 1823, and from the United Provinces of Central America in 1838. What is the capital city of Honduras?

  • A
    San Pedro Sula
  • B
    Tegucigalpa
  • C
    San Salvador
  • D
    Mexico City

Question 13

In 1993, after a long war for independence from Ethiopia and a national referendum, Eritrea gained its independence and named what city its capital?

  • A
    Khartoum
  • B
    Casablanca
  • C
    Keren
  • D
    Asmara

Question 14

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina has either been a regional or national capital since the 1850. What is the name of this nation's capital?

  • A
    Mostar
  • B
    Sarajevo
  • C
    Warsaw
  • D
    Zagreb

Question 15

What is the name of the capital of Chile that was founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia?

  • A
    Santiago
  • B
    Concepción
  • C
    Córdoba
  • D
    Caracas

Question 16

In 1964 Northern Rhodesia became the Republic of Zambia, in large part due to the civil disobedience movement that took hold in its capital. What is the name of Zambia's capital city?

  • A
    Tirana
  • B
    Lusaka
  • C
    Lubumbashi
  • D
    Lilongwe

Question 17

Mozambique lies on the Indian Ocean on Africa's east coast. What is the name of Mozambique's capital city?

  • A
    Maputo
  • B
    Gaborone
  • C
    Nampula
  • D
    Lima

Question 18

What is the capital city of Ethiopia, one of the world's oldest countries?

  • A
    Addis Ababa
  • B
    Entoto
  • C
    Nairobi
  • D
    Tashkent

Question 19

Turkey lies partially in Europe and partially in Asia. What is the name of this country's capital city?

  • A
    Istanbul
  • B
    Ankara
  • C
    Kiev
  • D
    Sofia

Question 20

Colombia is at the northernmost point of mainland South America and borders Panama in Central America. What is the name of Colombia's capital city?

  • A
    Medellin
  • B
    Caracas
  • C
    Bogotá
  • D
    Buenos Aires

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