Only 1 In 50 People Know The Capitals Of These 75 Countries. Do You?

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 2, 2024

Let's be real, we all pride ourselves on nailing those tricky geography questions that come up during family game nights or pub trivia, but how much do we actually know? Capitals, those underappreciated siblings of their countries, often get sidelined in our memories in favor of the countries themselves. We get it, remembering the capital of France is a piece of cake, but can you recall the capital of Kyrgyzstan without breaking a sweat?

Now, we've seen some enthusiastic geography buffs out there, but it turns out that only a select few can match the capitals to all 75 countries in our mind-bending quiz. So, we thought, why not turn this into a rousing challenge? Grab your virtual map and see if you're one of the elite few with the geographical knowledge to mark your place in the hall of fame.

Geography Class Is in Session

Buckle up, globetrotters! We're about to embark on a whirlwind tour through a world of boundary lines and map legends, with a pit-stop at the brain-busting capital cities that always seem to wiggle out of memory's grip just when you need them.

The European Challenge

Europe's smorgasbord of countries serves up a hearty first course in our capitals quiz. Let's start with the flatlands:

• Netherlands:
  • Capital: Amsterdam

Germany keeps us on our toes with its historic and ever-vibrant capital:

• Germany:
  • Capital: Berlin

Skipping across to an island nation renowned for royalty and rain:

• United Kingdom:
  • Capital: London

The European Challenge tests if you can dance through these capitals with the grace of a Dutch skater on thin ice. Good luck!

African Safari of Capitals

Fasten your seatbelts; we're off on an African safari where the wild capitals roam.

• Egypt:
  • Capital: Cairo

The challenge heats up faster than a Sahara midday as we chase down the capitals from Ivory Coast to Mozambique.

• West to East, keep these in your sights:
  • Ivory Coast:
    • Capital: Yamoussoukro
  • Ghana:
    • Capital: Accra
  • Eritrea:
    • Capital: Asmara
  • Angola:
    • Capital: Luanda
  • Mozambique:
    • Capital: Maputo
  • Kenya:
    • Capital: Nairobi
  • Togo:
    • Capital: Lomé
  • Tunisia:
    • Capital: Tunis
  • South Africa:
    • Capital: Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial), Cape Town (legislative)

Keep your binoculars polished to spot the correct answers. No lion around here!

The Asian Affair

Welcome to the continent that's a cultural kaleidoscope with capitals that are just as colorful.

• India:
  • Capital: New Delhi

India's neighbor bids a shimmering welcome from its desert luxury:

• United Arab Emirates:
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi

From the intricate urban fabric of New Delhi to the oil-painted skyline of Abu Dhabi our Asian Affair rounds off the journey with capitals that capture the essence of the old and new.

Remember, comrades, this is just a slice of the delightfully complicated world pie that is our planet's capitals. We're confident your brain is up for the challenge—after all, who wouldn't want to show off their smarts at the next dinner party?

Putting Your Knowledge to the Test

It's time to see if you're among the elite 1 in 50 with a masterful grip on world capitals. Let's get those neurons firing and flags waving as we dive into a whirlwind tour of geographical whiz-bangery!

Quizzical Queries

Are you ready to boldly claim the coveted title of Capital Connoisseur? Prepare to sail through Europe, from the mountain-surrounded streets of Tirana, Albania, to the princely quarters of Andorra la Vella, Andorra. Brush up on your café culture for a pitstop in Vienna, Austria, before braving the stoic avenues of Minsk, Belarus.

Don't rest on your laurels yet! A hop and a skip land us in Brussels, Belgium—home of the European Union and delectable chocolates. Weave your way through the diverse architectural tapestry of Sofia, Bulgaria, and flash your diplomat badge in Zagreb, Croatia. Say "Ahoj" to Prague, Czech Republic then whirl over the waterways to salute Copenhagen, Denmark.

• Estonia: Is Tallinn tucked in your brain?
• Finland: Do you know Helsinki is much more than chilly?
• France: Ah, Paris! Cliché? Never!
• Greece: Can you navigate to Athens without a mythological mishap?

Iceland hosts the cool capital of Reykjavík, while Dublin, Ireland, whispers tales of leprechauns and literary giants. Set the stage for an Italian intermission in Rome, Italy, then pivot to the hotly disputed streets of Pristina, Kosovo. The three stars of Riga, Latvia, are calling—are you listening?

Don't stumble now; Vaduz, Liechtenstein, may be small, but it's mighty in charm. Vilnius, Lithuania, stands proud with baroque beauty, while Luxembourg City quietly steals hearts. Make waves towards the Valletta, Malta, and then cherish the past in Chișinău, Moldova.

Sneak a peek at the yachts in Monaco, hustle through Podgorica, Montenegro, and stand awe-struck in Skopje, North Macedonia. If Oslo, Norway, isn't on your radar yet, it should be; alike Warsaw, Poland, which is a phoenix risen from the ashes.

A lovely Lisbon, Portugal, sunset, the noble streets of Bucharest, Romania, and the sprawling power of Moscow, Russia, beckon your guessing game. Seek sanctuary in San Marino before you rally in Belgrade, Serbia.

Climb the castle in Bratislava, Slovakia, then slow dance in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Get passionate in Madrid, Spain; a word to the wise: don’t mix up Stockholm, Sweden with Bern, Switzerland. Finally, close the curtain on a fantastic voyage with the resilience of Ukraine.

Are you well-traveled in mind as well as miles? Do you know your Sarajevo from your Belgrade, your Malta from your Valletta? Strap on your jetpack of knowledge, because at BrainFall, we're ready to take off and we want you on board! Landmarks and latitudes await, so quiz yourself to see if your mark on this capital adventure lands you in the top echelon!