Paris is the capital of France and is known as the "City of Light" (La Ville Lumière). It is famous for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum (home of the Mona Lisa), Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe. Paris is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. What is the famous art museum in Paris that houses the Mona Lisa?

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is known for Big Ben (the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament), the London Eye, Buckingham Palace (residence of the monarch), Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. The London Underground (the Tube) is the oldest underground railway in the world (opened in 1863). What is the famous clock tower in London called?

New York City is the largest city in the United States. It is known as the "Big Apple." Famous landmarks include the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, and Broadway. Which landmark was a gift from France to the United States in 1886?

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the most populous metropolitan area in the world (over 37 million people). It is known for its modern technology, anime, sushi, cherry blossoms, and historic temples. The Shibuya Crossing is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. The Imperial Palace is the residence of the Emperor of Japan. What is the famous pedestrian crossing in Tokyo?

Rome is the capital of Italy and is known as the "Eternal City." It was the center of the Roman Empire and is home to ancient landmarks like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, is an independent country within Rome. What is the famous amphitheater in Rome?

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. It is known for the Sydney Opera House (with its distinctive sail-like design) and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and opened in 1973. What is the famous performing arts center in Sydney?

Rio de Janeiro is a major city in Brazil, known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Christ the Redeemer statue (one of the New Seven Wonders of the World). The city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics. What is the famous statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro?

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. It is known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets" for its many mosques. The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx are located on the outskirts of Cairo. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the treasures of King Tutankhamun. What is the ancient wonder located near Cairo?

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It is the only city in the world located on two continents: Europe and Asia (separated by the Bosphorus Strait). The Hagia Sophia (originally a cathedral, then a mosque, now a museum/mosque) and the Blue Mosque are famous landmarks. What is the famous covered market in Istanbul?

Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and record-breaking structures. It has the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa), the largest mall (Dubai Mall), and the only 7-star hotel (Burj Al Arab). The Palm Islands are artificial islands shaped like palm trees. What is the tallest building in the world?

Brasília is the capital of Brazil. It was purpose-built and inaugurated in 1960 to replace Rio de Janeiro as the capital. The city is known for its modernist architecture (designed by Oscar Niemeyer) and its airplane-shaped layout. Brazil is the largest country in South America by both area and population. What is the capital of Brazil?

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. It is known as the "Paris of South America" because of its European-style architecture, wide boulevards, and vibrant cultural scene. Argentina is famous for tango music and dance, beef, and football (soccer). What is the capital of Argentina?

Lima is the capital of Peru. It was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and was the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru during the Spanish colonial era. Peru is famous for Machu Picchu (Inca citadel), the Amazon rainforest, and ceviche. What is the capital of Peru?

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia. It is located high in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of about 8,660 feet (2,640 meters), making it one of the highest capitals in the world. Colombia is known for coffee, emeralds, and the Amazon rainforest. What is the capital of Colombia?

Santiago is the capital of Chile. It is located in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coastal Range. The Andes are visible from the city on clear days. Chile is famous for its long coastline (over 4,000 miles / 6,400 km) and Easter Island (Rapa Nui). What is the capital of Chile?

Caracas is the capital of Venezuela. It is located in a valley in the coastal mountain range (Cordillera de la Costa), about 10 miles (16 km) from the Caribbean Sea. Venezuela is known for its oil reserves (largest in the world), Angel Falls (tallest waterfall), and the Orinoco River. What is the capital of Venezuela?

Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It is the highest official capital city in the world (elevation about 9,350 feet / 2,850 meters). Ecuador is named after the Equator, which runs through the country. The Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) monument is near Quito. What is the capital of Ecuador?

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It is located on the northern shore of the Río de la Plata (River of Silver). Uruguay is known for its beaches, beef, and mate (herbal tea). What is the capital of Uruguay?

Asunción is the capital of Paraguay. It is one of the oldest cities in South America, founded in 1537. Paraguay is a landlocked country (no coastline). Paraguay is known for the Itaipu Dam (one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world), shared with Brazil. What is the capital of Paraguay?

Bolivia has two capitals: La Paz (administrative capital, where the government works) and Sucre (constitutional capital, where the Supreme Court is located). La Paz is the highest capital city in the world (elevation about 11,975 feet / 3,650 meters). Which city is the administrative capital of Bolivia?

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is not a state; it is a federal district (District of Columbia). The city is named after George Washington (first president) and Christopher Columbus. The White House, Capitol Building, and Supreme Court are located here. What is the capital of the United States?

Sacramento is the capital of California. It is not Los Angeles or San Francisco! California is the most populous U.S. state (over 39 million people). Sacramento became the capital in 1854. The California State Capitol building houses the governor's office and the state legislature. What is the capital of California?

Austin is the capital of Texas. It is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World." Texas is the second-most populous state (about 29 million people). The Texas State Capitol building in Austin is taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. What is the capital of Texas?

Albany is the capital of New York. It is not New York City! Albany is one of the oldest surviving settlements from the original 13 colonies. The New York State Capitol building was completed in 1899 and cost $25 million (a huge sum at the time). What is the capital of New York?

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. It is also the largest city in Arizona and one of the hottest cities in the United States (summer temperatures often exceed 110°F / 43°C). The Arizona State Capitol was originally built as a territorial capitol in 1901. What is the capital of Arizona?

Denver is the capital of Colorado. It is known as the "Mile-High City" because its elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet / 1,609 meters) above sea level. The Colorado State Capitol building has a gold-plated dome (to honor the Colorado Gold Rush). What is the capital of Colorado?

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States (founded in 1630). Boston played a key role in the American Revolution (Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre). The Massachusetts State House has a golden dome. What is the capital of Massachusetts?

Springfield is the capital of Illinois. It is not Chicago! Springfield is known as the home of Abraham Lincoln (the 16th president). The Illinois State Capitol is the tallest capitol building in the United States (domed). What is the capital of Illinois?

Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It is not Miami or Orlando! Tallahassee was chosen as the capital in 1824 because it was midway between St. Augustine (east) and Pensacola (west). The Florida State Capitol building has a unique 22-story tower. What is the capital of Florida?

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii. It is located on the island of Oahu. Hawaii is the only U.S. state made entirely of islands (and the only state not in North America). The Iolani Palace in Honolulu is the only royal palace on U.S. soil. What is the capital of Hawaii?

Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world. It is known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets" for its many mosques. Cairo is located on the Nile River, near the ancient pyramids of Giza. What is the capital of Egypt?

South Africa is unique because it has three capital cities: Pretoria (administrative capital, where the president works), Cape Town (legislative capital, where Parliament meets), and Bloemfontein (judicial capital, where the Supreme Court is located). Which city is the administrative capital of South Africa?

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. It is known as the "Green City in the Sun." Nairobi National Park, just outside the city, is home to lions, giraffes, rhinos, and zebras. What is the capital of Kenya?

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. It is the highest capital city in Africa (elevation about 7,726 feet / 2,355 meters). Ethiopia is the only African country never to have been colonized (except for a brief Italian occupation from 1936-1941). What is the capital of Ethiopia?

Rabat is the capital of Morocco. It is located on the Atlantic coast. Morocco is known for its vibrant culture, cuisine (tagine, couscous), and the Sahara Desert. Casablanca is the largest city. What is the capital of Morocco?

Accra is the capital of Ghana. It is located on the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana was the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule (1957). What is the capital of Ghana?

Dakar is the capital of Senegal. It is located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Africa. The famous Paris-Dakar Rally was a motor race from Paris to Dakar (now held in South America). What is the capital of Senegal?

Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. It replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991. Abuja was purpose-built and is located in the center of the country. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa (over 200 million people). What is the capital of Nigeria?

Tunis is the capital of Tunisia. It is located near the ancient city of Carthage, which was a major power in the Mediterranean during the Punic Wars (vs. Rome). What is the capital of Tunisia?

Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the largest city in Africa (over 15 million people). Kinshasa is located on the Congo River, directly across from Brazzaville (capital of the Republic of Congo). What is the capital of the DRC?

Beijing is the capital of China, the world's most populous country (over 1.4 billion people). It is known for the Great Wall, the Forbidden City (imperial palace), and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008 and the Winter Olympics in 2022. Which country has Beijing as its capital?

Tokyo is the capital of Japan. It is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with over 37 million people in the greater Tokyo area. Tokyo is known for its modern technology, anime, sushi, and cherry blossoms. What is the capital of Japan?

New Delhi is the capital of India. India is the most populous country in the world (over 1.4 billion people) and the largest democracy. New Delhi is known for its government buildings, India Gate, and the Lotus Temple. Which city is the capital of India?

Seoul is the capital of South Korea (Republic of Korea). It is a major global city known for technology (Samsung, LG), K-pop music, and Korean cuisine (kimchi, bulgogi). The Han River flows through Seoul. What is the capital of South Korea?

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is known for its vibrant street life, ornate temples (Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun), and floating markets. Thailand is called the "Land of Smiles." What is the capital of Thailand?

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. Indonesia is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, including Java, Sumatra, Borneo (Kalimantan), Sulawesi, and Papua. The capital is being moved to Nusantara (in East Kalimantan) due to overcrowding and sinking. What is the current capital of Indonesia?

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is located on the island of Luzon. The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,600 islands. Metro Manila is the national capital region. What is the capital of the Philippines?

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. It is known for its centuries-old architecture, including the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is the largest city. What is the capital of Vietnam?

Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the capital of Malaysia. It is known for the Petronas Twin Towers (tallest twin towers in the world) and the Batu Caves. Putrajaya is the administrative capital (where government offices are located). What is the capital of Malaysia?

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East. Mecca (Makkah) and Medina are the two holiest cities in Islam. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

France is the largest country in the European Union by land area (about 247,000 square miles / 640,000 square kilometers). It is famous for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, French cuisine, wine, and cheese. France also has diverse landscapes: beaches, mountains (the Alps), and rolling countryside. Which European country is known as the "hexagon" (l'Hexagone) because of its shape?

Germany is the most populous country in the European Union, with about 84 million people. It is known for its engineering (cars like Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen), beer, sausages, and castles. The capital is Berlin. Which European country is famous for the Autobahn (highways with no speed limits)?

Italy is a peninsula in southern Europe shaped like a boot. It is famous for its history (Roman Empire), art (Renaissance), food (pizza, pasta), and landmarks (Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa). The capital is Rome. Which country contains the independent states of Vatican City and San Marino?

Spain is a country in southwestern Europe, sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal. It is known for flamenco music and dance, bullfighting, paella, and siestas. The capital is Madrid. Spain also has many islands (Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, Canary Islands off Africa). Which Spanish city is famous for the Sagrada Família basilica (designed by Antoni Gaudí)?

The United Kingdom (UK) is an island nation off the northwestern coast of Europe. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The capital is London. The UK is known for its history, monarchy, and the Industrial Revolution. Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?

Russia is a transcontinental country, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by land area (about 6.6 million square miles / 17.1 million square kilometers). The Ural Mountains are often considered the boundary between Europe and Asia. Moscow is the capital. Which city is the capital of Russia?

Greece is located in southeastern Europe, known as the cradle of Western civilization (birthplace of democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games). It is famous for its ancient ruins (Acropolis, Parthenon) and islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete). The capital is Athens. Which sea lies to the south of Greece?

The Nordic countries are Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. They are known for their high standard of living, social welfare systems, and natural beauty (fjords, northern lights). Which Nordic country is famous for its fjords (deep, narrow inlets carved by glaciers)?

Benelux is a union of three countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. They were among the founding members of the European Union. The Netherlands is known for its windmills, tulips, and canals. Which city is the capital of the Netherlands?

Switzerland is a landlocked country in the Alps known for its neutrality, banking, chocolate, cheese, and watches. It is not a member of the European Union but is part of the Schengen Area. What is the capital of Switzerland?