Test your knowledge: 10 fascinating trivia questions about world capitals

Questions

1. What is the capital city of Australia?
2. Which capital city is known as the “City of Light”?
3. Name the capital of Brazil.
4. What is the capital of Japan?
5. Which European capital is famous for its historic old town and the Eiffel Tower?
6. What is the capital city of South Africa?
7. In which city is the United Nations headquarters located?
8. Name the capital of Canada.
9. Which capital city is situated on the Tiber River and is known for its ancient ruins?
10. What is the capital of India?

Answers

1. Canberra
2. Paris
3. Brasília
4. Tokyo
5. Paris
6. Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), Cape Town (legislative) – but the executive capital is Pretoria
7. New York City (Note: The United Nations headquarters is in New York City, but the UN headquarters is technically in New York; if the question refers specifically to the city with the UN headquarters, the answer is New York City)
8. Ottawa
9. Rome
10. New Delhi