Capital Cities Relocation Quiz

What was one of the main reasons for moving Brazil's capital to Brasilia?

• To create a more walkable city

• To improve the country's military strength

• To reduce economic reliance on Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo

• To increase tourism

Why was Islamabad chosen as the new capital of Pakistan?

• To improve public transportation

• To avoid seaborne attacks

• To be closer to the business elite

• To increase population density

What is a significant environmental concern regarding the relocation of Indonesia's capital to Nusantara?

• Deforestation in Kalimantan

• Lack of water resources

• Increased air pollution

• Overpopulation in the new city

What symbolic value does the location of Nusantara hold for Indonesia?

• It is the oldest city in Indonesia

• It lies approximately in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago

• It is located on the most populated island

• It is the highest point in the country

What is a potential benefit of building a new capital next to an existing city?

• Access to an existing workforce

• Increased tourism

• Improved public transportation

• Higher population density

What is one of the main reasons for Egypt's decision to build a new administrative capital?

• To reduce congestion in Cairo

• To increase tourism

• To improve the country's military strength

• To create a more walkable city

What challenge does Egypt face with its new administrative capital?

• Improving public transportation

• Building a new airport

• Finding a suitable location

• Naming the new city

Why is Equatorial Guinea moving its capital from Malabo?

• To increase population density

• To improve public transportation

• To be closer to the sea

• To distance from its colonial past

What is a common issue faced by new planned capitals?

• Overpopulation

• High crime rates

• Poor infrastructure

• Lack of personality and commercial energy

What is a common reason for countries to move their capitals?

• To improve military strength

• To reduce congestion in existing capitals

• To increase tourism

• To create more walkable cities