about the quiz
How well do you know world capitals?
This quiz asks for the capital, not the country. The site shows a country, you type a city, and a correct answer fills the country on the map and moves to the next one. There are 195 countries and 12 minutes; first-letter hints help when the name is on the tip of your tongue.
English and Russian names both work: “Warsaw” and «Варшава», “Beijing” and «Пекин». For countries with several capitals the main ones are accepted: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein for South Africa, Amsterdam and The Hague for the Netherlands, Sucre and La Paz for Bolivia. Case, accents, hyphens and apostrophes do not matter.
How to play
- You see a country — type its capital and press Enter.
- The timer starts with the first keystroke; 12 minutes total.
- “Show answer” reveals the capital and moves on.
- The map fills in as you answer correctly.
- Your record is stored in the browser, no sign-up.
Frequently asked
How many capitals are there?
One per country, but some states have several official or de facto capitals. The quiz accepts the main variants, so The Hague for the Netherlands and Cape Town for South Africa count.
What counts as a capital?
The city where state institutions sit: parliament, government or the residence of the head of state. Official and de facto capitals sometimes differ, as with Amsterdam and The Hague.
Can I answer in Russian?
Yes, Russian names are accepted alongside English ones. Useful when you remember the city but are unsure about its English spelling.