World Capitals Quiz: 10 Capitals, Zero Excuses
Canberra or Sydney? Bern or Zurich? The capital-city traps that catch everyone, plus the ones you should know cold.
About this quiz
Capital cities are the world's favorite trivia trap because the famous city is often not the capital: Sydney is not, Toronto is not, Istanbul is not. This quiz mixes those famous traps with capitals every global citizen should place instantly. Pick an answer to see immediately whether you were right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do so many countries have 'surprise' capitals?
Capitals are usually chosen for politics and history, not size — compromise cities (Canberra, Ottawa), purpose-built capitals (Brasília, Washington D.C.), or older seats of government that kept the title.
What is a good score?
8+ is genuinely strong. The traps in this set catch most first-time players at least twice.
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