Question 1

What is the capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

The capital of Australia is Canberra, not Sydney as many people assume. Canberra was purpose-built as the capital after a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne when the Australian Federation was formed in 1901.

Question 2

What are the hardest world capitals to remember?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly missed capitals include Canberra (not Sydney), Astana/Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan), Naypyidaw (Myanmar), Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast — most people say Abidjan), Dodoma (Tanzania — most say Dar es Salaam), and Abuja (Nigeria — not Lagos). These are capitals that differ from the largest or most famous city.

Question 3

How many countries are in the Capital City Quiz?

Accepted Answer

The Capital City Quiz covers 80+ countries across all continents. Each game session randomly selects 10 countries and asks you to name their capital. Questions vary each game so you get full coverage over multiple plays.

Question 4

What is the best way to memorise world capitals?

Accepted Answer

Study by region and look for patterns: many capitals share the country name (Mexico City, Guatemala City, Panama City, Kuwait City), some capitals are surprisingly not the largest city (Canberra, Abuja, Brasília, Islamabad). Focus first on capitals that differ from what you'd expect. Use spaced repetition by replaying regularly.

Question 5

Is the Capital City Quiz good for school students?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Capital City Quiz is used by geography students at all levels. The timed format with streak bonuses makes memorisation more engaging than rote learning. Teachers use it in class as a competitive quick-fire review.

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Capitals Quiz FAQ

What is the capital of Australia?

What are the hardest capitals to remember?

How many countries are in the quiz?

What's the best way to memorise capitals?

Is the quiz good for geography students?