How Well Do You Know Africa's Countries And Capitals?

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    Cairo is the capital of which country?

    • Egypt
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Kenya
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About This Quiz

How many continents are there? Do you know African geography very well? This is a geography quiz to see how well you know Africa's countries and capitals. Africa is the second largest continent in the world, with a total number of 54 countries. However, there are 58 capital cities in Africa. Among so many African countries, we've chosen just a few to test your knowledge of Africa's countries and capitals. Let's see how well you do. Play the quiz, then!

How Well Do You Know Africas Countries And Capitals? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    What is the capital of Congo?

    • Djibouti

    • Moroni

    • Brazzaville

    • Cairo

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazzaville
    Explanation
    Brazzaville is the correct answer because it is the capital of the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville. It is located on the Congo River and is the largest city in the country. Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti, Moroni is the capital of Comoros, and Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

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  • 3. 

    What's the capital city of Libya? 

    • Moroni

    • Nairobi

    • Cairo

    • Tripoli

    Correct Answer
    A. Tripoli
    Explanation
    Tripoli is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Libya. It is located in the northwest part of the country, along the Mediterranean Sea. Tripoli is the largest city in Libya and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. It has a rich history and is known for its historic architecture, bustling markets, and beautiful coastline.

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  • 4. 

    What's the capital of Tanzania?

    • Juba

    • Dodoma

    • Sao Tome

    • Malabo

    Correct Answer
    A. Dodoma
    Explanation
    Dodoma is the correct answer because it is the capital of Tanzania. In 1973, the Tanzanian government declared Dodoma as the new capital, replacing Dar es Salaam. Dodoma is located in the central part of the country and serves as the political and administrative center of Tanzania.

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  • 5. 

    Ouagadougou is the capital of... 

    • Burkina Faso

    • Ivory Coast

    • Chad

    • Central African Republic

    Correct Answer
    A. Burkina Faso
    Explanation
    Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

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  • 6. 

    What's the capital of Madagascar? 

    • Jamestown

    • Monrovia

    • Cape Town

    • Antananarivo

    Correct Answer
    A. Antananarivo
    Explanation
    Antananarivo is the correct answer because it is the capital of Madagascar. The other options, Jamestown, Monrovia, and Cape Town, are not the capitals of Madagascar.

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  • 7. 

    The capital of Seychelles is a woman's name too. What's the right name? 

    • Laura

    • Angela

    • Helena

    • Victoria

    Correct Answer
    A. Victoria
    Explanation
    Victoria is the correct answer because the question states that the capital of Seychelles is a woman's name, and Victoria is a commonly used woman's name. Additionally, Victoria is indeed the capital city of Seychelles, making it the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    Which northern Africa's country has the largest area? 

    • Sudan

    • Tunisia

    • Egypt

    • Morocco

    Correct Answer
    A. Sudan
    Explanation
    Sudan is the correct answer because it is the largest country in northern Africa in terms of land area. With an area of approximately 1.86 million square kilometers, Sudan surpasses Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco in terms of size.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these countries does not belong to northeast Africa? 

    • Djibouti

    • Sudan

    • Eritrea

    • Ethiopia

    Correct Answer
    A. Sudan
    Explanation
    Sudan is the correct answer because it is not located in northeast Africa. Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia are all countries that are part of northeast Africa, but Sudan is located in North Africa.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the South Africa's countries has the smallest population?

    • Namibia

    • Leshoto

    • Swaziland

    • Angola

    Correct Answer
    A. Swaziland
    Explanation
    Swaziland has the smallest population among the given countries.

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