Learn a region at a time
Group neighboring countries together. Connecting a capital to its place on a map gives you another way to remember it beyond a list of names.
Geography / Topic guideWorld Capitals trivia.
World Capitals trivia.
Put your knowledge to work.
A famous city is not always a capital. World capitals trivia tests how well you can connect countries to their seats of government, spot familiar distractors, and look beyond the biggest city on the map. Start with a region you know, then widen your route around the world.
A quick warm-up
Three questions. How many do you know?
Think of your answer, then open each explanation. These practice examples introduce the subject; in-app questions can vary.
01What is the capital of Japan?+
Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan’s capital. Kyoto is a former capital and a common source of confusion.
02Which city is the capital of Australia?+
Canberra
Canberra is the national capital, rather than Sydney or Melbourne.
03What is the capital of Canada?+
Ottawa
Ottawa is in Ontario. Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario, which makes it a plausible distractor.
Build your knowledge
A smarter way to practice.
Watch for the famous-city trap
Sydney and Toronto are well-known cities, but neither is a national capital. Before answering, check whether you recognize the city because it is large or because it is the seat of government.
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