World Capitals Quiz

Capital cities often surprise people — some of the most recognizable countries have capitals that aren't their largest or most famous city. This quiz covers capitals from every inhabited continent, mixing well-known answers with a few that trip up even regular geography enthusiasts.

Nine questions work through a broad geographic range, from the Americas to Africa to the Pacific, giving a thorough test of how well you know where the world's governments are actually headquartered.

Think you know your capitals? Put it to the test — the results might surprise you.