Quiz on Wacky and Unusual Capital Cities

Which of the following is NOT typically true about a capital city?

• It is always the largest city in the country.

• It is usually a significant cultural hub.

• It is where government buildings are located.

• It is often a political center.

Which city is known for its platform nine and three-quarters?

• London

• Paris

• Tokyo

• New York

What is unique about the capital city of Kazakhstan?

• It is located on an island.

• It is the smallest capital city in the world.

• It has a beach with sand from the Maldives.

• It has the largest indoor Ferris wheel.

Which capital city is recognized for having the highest density of white marble buildings?

• Ashgabat

• Naypyidaw

• Brasilia

• Baku

Which capital city is known for its brightly colored houses and fjord system?

• Oslo

• Nuuk

• Helsinki

• Reykjavik

Which country has three capitals, each serving a different governmental function?

• Brazil

• India

• South Africa

• Australia

Which two capitals are located on opposite sides of the Congo River?

• Kinshasa and Brazzaville

• Accra and Abidjan

• Luanda and Libreville

• Nairobi and Kampala

Which capital city was formed by the unification of three cities?

• Warsaw

• Vienna

• Budapest

• Prague

Which city is often mistaken as the capital of Turkey?

• Istanbul

• Ankara

• Izmir

• Bursa

What is the actual capital of Australia?

• Brisbane

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Melbourne