Capitals Of North And West Africa

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    What's the capital of Tunisia?

    • Tunis
    • Niamey
    • Bissau
    • Ouagadougou
    • Cairo
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A quiz to practice the countries and capitals of West and North Africa

Capitals Of North And West Africa - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    What's the capital of Algeria?

    • Bamako

    • Khartoum

    • Conakry

    • Tripoli

    • Algiers

    Correct Answer
    A. Algiers
    Explanation
    Algiers is the correct answer because it is the capital of Algeria. The capital city is the political, economic, and cultural center of a country, and in the case of Algeria, Algiers serves as its capital.

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  • 3. 

    What's the capital of Morocco?

    • Algiers

    • Rabat

    • Abuja

    • El Aaiun

    • Nouakchott

    Correct Answer
    A. Rabat
    Explanation
    Rabat is the capital of Morocco. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. The city is located on the Atlantic coast and is known for its historic sites, such as the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower. Rabat is also home to many government institutions, including the Royal Palace and the Moroccan Parliament.

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  • 4. 

    What's the capital of Burkina Faso?

    • Conakry

    • Ouagadougou

    • Mogadishu

    • Addis Ababa

    • Dakar

    Correct Answer
    A. Ouagadougou
    Explanation
    Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is the largest city in the country and serves as its administrative, cultural, and economic center. The city is located in the central part of the country and is known for its vibrant marketplaces, colonial architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Ouagadougou is also home to numerous government institutions, international organizations, and educational institutions, making it a significant hub in West Africa.

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    What's the capital of Niger?

    • Mogadishu

    • Tunis

    • Niamey

    • Bamako

    • Porto Novo

    Correct Answer
    A. Niamey
    Explanation
    Niamey is the capital of Niger. This is the correct answer because Niamey is the administrative, cultural, and economic center of Niger. It is located on the Niger River and is the largest city in the country.

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  • 6. 

    What's the capital of Senegal?

    • Rabat

    • Asmara

    • Dakar

    • Bissau

    • Abuja

    Correct Answer
    A. Dakar
    Explanation
    Dakar is the correct answer because it is the capital of Senegal. It is located on the Cape Verde Peninsula and is the westernmost city on the African mainland. Dakar is a major cultural, economic, and administrative center in Senegal, and it serves as the country's principal port. It is known for its vibrant music and arts scene, as well as its historical landmarks such as the African Renaissance Monument and the Dakar Grand Mosque.

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  • 7. 

    What's the capital of Guinea-Bissau?

    • Mogadishu

    • Conakry

    • Nouakchott

    • Tripoli

    • Bissau

    Correct Answer
    A. Bissau
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bissau. Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau, a country located in West Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the country.

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  • 8. 

    What's the capital of Mali?

    • Abuja

    • Dakar

    • N'Djamena

    • Bamako

    • Banjul

    Correct Answer
    A. Bamako
    Explanation
    Bamako is the correct answer because it is the capital of Mali. The other options, Abuja, Dakar, N'Djamena, and Banjul, are the capitals of Nigeria, Senegal, Chad, and Gambia respectively, not Mali.

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    What's the capital of Chad?

    • Mogadishu

    • Abuja

    • Porto Novo

    • N'Djamena

    • Dakar

    Correct Answer
    A. N'Djamena
    Explanation
    N'Djamena is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Chad. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, near the border with Cameroon. N'Djamena is the largest city in Chad and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country.

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    What's the capital of Mauritania?

    • Mogadishu

    • Nouakchott

    • Ouagadougou

    • N'Djamena

    • Addis Ababa

    Correct Answer
    A. Nouakchott
    Explanation
    Nouakchott is the correct answer because it is the capital of Mauritania. It is located on the Atlantic coast and is the largest city in the country. Nouakchott serves as the economic, political, and administrative center of Mauritania.

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    What's the capital of Guinea?

    • Cairo

    • Conakry

    • Tunis

    • Abuja

    • Banjul

    Correct Answer
    A. Conakry
    Explanation
    Conakry is the correct answer because it is the capital of Guinea. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, and Banjul is the capital of Gambia.

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    What's the capital of Nigeria?

    • N'Djamena

    • Abuja

    • Porto Novo

    • Tunis

    • Dakar

    Correct Answer
    A. Abuja
    Explanation
    Abuja is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Nigeria. It was chosen as the capital in 1991, replacing Lagos. Abuja is located in the center of the country and serves as the administrative, political, and economic center of Nigeria. It is home to various government institutions, international embassies, and major businesses.

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    What's the capital of Benin?

    • N'Djamena

    • Rabat

    • Tripoli

    • Niamey

    • Porto Novo

    Correct Answer
    A. Porto Novo
    Explanation
    Porto Novo is the correct answer because it is the capital of Benin. N'Djamena is the capital of Chad, Rabat is the capital of Morocco, Tripoli is the capital of Libya, and Niamey is the capital of Niger.

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    What's the capital of Eritrea?

    • Conakry

    • Niamey

    • Asmara

    • Ouagadougou

    • Porto Novo

    Correct Answer
    A. Asmara
    Explanation
    Asmara is the correct answer because it is the capital of Eritrea.

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    What's the capital of Gambia?

    • Banjul

    • Addis Ababa

    • Khartoum

    • Ouagadougou

    • Bissau

    Correct Answer
    A. Banjul
    Explanation
    Banjul is the correct answer because it is the capital of Gambia. The other options, Addis Ababa, Khartoum, Ouagadougou, and Bissau, are the capitals of Ethiopia, Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Guinea-Bissau respectively, not Gambia.

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    What's the capital of Ethiopia?

    • Addis Ababa

    • Bamako

    • Mogadishu

    • Asmara

    • El Aaiun

    Correct Answer
    A. Addis Ababa
    Explanation
    Addis Ababa is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Ethiopia. It is located in the central part of the country and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is also the headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

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    What's the capital of Western Sahara?

    • El Aaiun

    • Mogadishu

    • Khartoum

    • Asmara

    • Algiers

    Correct Answer
    A. El Aaiun
    Explanation
    El Aaiun is the correct answer because it is the de facto capital of Western Sahara. It is the largest city in the territory and serves as the administrative center. El Aaiun is located in the northern part of Western Sahara and is recognized as the capital by the Moroccan government.

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