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Geography
World Geography Quiz: 30 Capitals & Records You Must Know
Geography questions are among the most common in general knowledge quizzes. Master these capitals, geographical records, and map facts to guarantee a higher score.
20 Capital Cities You Must Know
Capital cities are tested in almost every general knowledge and geography quiz. These 20 are the most frequently appearing — many with surprising answers that trip up contestants.
Australia
Canberra
Brazil
Brasília
Canada
Ottawa
China
Beijing
Egypt
Cairo
France
Paris
Germany
Berlin
India
New Delhi
Japan
Tokyo
Kenya
Nairobi
Mexico
Mexico City
Nigeria
Abuja
Pakistan
Islamabad
Russia
Moscow
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Somalia
Mogadishu
South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
Spain
Madrid
Turkey
Ankara
USA
Washington D.C.
10 Geographical Records That Surprise People
Largest country by areaRussia (17.1 million km²)
Smallest country in the worldVatican City (0.44 km²)
Longest riverNile River (~6,650 km)
Highest mountainMount Everest (8,849 m)
Largest oceanPacific Ocean
Deepest ocean trenchMariana Trench (~11,034 m)
Most populous countryIndia (surpassed China in 2023)
Country with most time zonesFrance (12 time zones)
Largest desertAntarctic Desert (not the Sahara!)
Largest lakeCaspian Sea (technically a lake)
Common Geography Quiz Mistakes to Avoid
- Australia's capital is NOT Sydney — it's Canberra. Sydney is the largest city but not the capital.
- The largest desert is NOT the Sahara — it's the Antarctic Desert (cold deserts count!).
- South Africa has THREE capitals — Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
- India is now more populous than China — India surpassed China in 2023.
- Turkey's capital is Ankara, not Istanbul — a very common wrong answer.