Countries and their Capitals

What is the capital of Scotland?

• Dublin
• Glasgow
• London
• Edinburgh

Answer explanation

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom.

What is the capital of Venezula?

• Caracas
• Quito
• Lima
• Bogota

Answer explanation

Caracas, city, capital of Venezuela, and one of the principal cities of South America.

What is Montevideo?

• Capital city of Uruguay
• Popular dish in Japan
• Famous mountain range in Europe
• Largest river in South America

Answer explanation

Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel.

What is the country of Lima?

• Chile
• Peru
• Argentina
• Brazil

Answer explanation

Lima, city, capital of Peru. It is the country's commercial and industrial centre.

What are the two capitals of Bolivia?

• Sucre

• La Paz

• Boliviano

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The South American country of Bolivia has two capitals: La Paz and Sucre. The country's president and lawmakers meet in La Paz. It is the administrative capital. The Supreme Court of Bolivia meets in Sucre, the legal capital.

What is the country of Santiago?

• Chile
• Peru
• Argentina
• Brazil

Answer explanation

Santiago, capital of Chile. It lies on the canalized Mapocho River, with views of high Andean peaks to the east.

What is Paraguay?

• State

• Capital

• Continent

• Country

Answer explanation

Paraguay is a landlocked country between Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. 

What is the country of Buenos Aires?

• Peru
• Argentina
• Chile
• Brazil

Answer explanation

Buenos Aires is the capital and most populous city of Argentina.

What is the capital of El Salvador?

• San Miguel
• Santa Ana
• Tegucigalpa
• San Salvador

Answer explanation

San Salvador is the capital and the largest city of El Salvador and its eponymous department.

What is the capital of Honduras?

• Tegucigalpa
• Managua
• Guatemala City
• San Salvador

Answer explanation

Tegucigalpa, city and capital of the Republic of Honduras. It is located on hilly terrain hemmed in by mountains, at an elevation of 3,200 feet (975 metres) above sea level.