Which countries' capitals are included?

Every UN member state — 194 capital cities in total. You can filter by continent to practise, say, just European or just African capitals.

Do I have to spell the capital exactly right?

An autocomplete helps with spelling, and common alternative spellings are accepted. Hints include the first letter and letter count to guide you.

Is the capital cities quiz free?

Yes — free, no account, unlimited rounds. Your results stay on your device.

What if a country has more than one capital?

The game uses the internationally recognised seat of government. For countries with separate administrative and legislative capitals, it is worth learning both.

Guess the Capital — Capital Cities Quiz

Guess the Capital — match countries to their capital cities

Capital cities are the anchors of political geography — and one of the most commonly tested facts in school and trivia. In this game you see a country name alongside its flag, and the challenge is to recall the city that serves as its seat of government. From well-known capitals like Paris and Tokyo to lesser-known ones like Nuku'alofa and Yamoussoukro, every UN member state is fair game, and there is no limit on how many you play.

How to play

Read the country name and study its flag. Type a capital city and submit — you have six guesses. Wrong answers unlock hints: the first letter of the capital, population and area ranges for the country, subregion, letter count, and an official language. The capital search autocomplete helps with spelling once you know the answer.

What this game improves

Builds capital-city knowledge across every continent and subregion
Connects political geography with cultural identity and national symbols
Pairs naturally with flag games and country fact pages for well-rounded study
Letter-count and first-letter hints teach you to reason about unfamiliar spellings

Tips

Many capitals share suffixes like -abad, -stan, or San- — use that to your advantage
If you know the subregion hint, think about which cities dominate that part of the map
Some countries have administrative capitals different from their largest city — remember both

Skills you practice

capital recall · political geography · cultural literacy · spelling accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Which countries' capitals are included?: Every UN member state — 194 capital cities in total. You can filter by continent to practise, say, just European or just African capitals.
Do I have to spell the capital exactly right?: An autocomplete helps with spelling, and common alternative spellings are accepted. Hints include the first letter and letter count to guide you.
Is the capital cities quiz free?: Yes — free, no account, unlimited rounds. Your results stay on your device.
What if a country has more than one capital?: The game uses the internationally recognised seat of government. For countries with separate administrative and legislative capitals, it is worth learning both.

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