West African Countries And Capitals Quiz

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    Capital of Togo

    • Praia
    • Lome
    • Yamoussoukro
    • Niamey
    • Abuja
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Do you love Africa? How much do you know about its countries and capitals? It's the "West African countries and capitals quiz" that we have brought here. You will start learning about west Africa's capitals and countries in seventh grade, so this quiz might help you remember the capitals and countries of west Africa even better. Try to name as many capitals correctly as possible. Your score will tell how much you really know.

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  • 2. 

    Capital of Niger

    • Niamey

    • Bissau

    • Ouagadougou

    • Conakry

    • Accra

    Correct Answer
    A. Niamey
    Explanation
    Niamey is the capital of Niger. It is the largest city in the country and serves as its administrative, cultural, and economic center. Located on the banks of the Niger River, Niamey is known for its vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and cultural attractions such as the National Museum of Niger. The city plays a significant role in the political and social life of Niger, hosting government institutions, international organizations, and diplomatic missions. Niamey's selection as the correct answer is supported by its status as the capital and its importance in the country's overall development and governance.

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  • 3. 

    Capital of Guinea-Bissau

    • Nouakchott

    • Bissau

    • Conakry

    • Accra

    • Bamako

    Correct Answer
    A. Bissau
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bissau because Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau.

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  • 4. 

    Capital of Serra Leone

    • N djamena

    • Freetown

    • Ouagadougou

    • Dakar

    • Conakry

    Correct Answer
    A. Freetown
    Explanation
    Freetown is the correct answer as it is the capital of Sierra Leone. The other options listed are the capitals of different countries, such as N'Djamena (Chad), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Dakar (Senegal), and Conakry (Guinea).

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  • 5. 

    Capital of Senegal

    • N' Djamena

    • Abuja

    • Dakar

    • Niamey

    • Yamoussoukro

    Correct Answer
    A. Dakar
    Explanation
    Dakar is the correct answer because it is the capital of Senegal. The other options listed are the capitals of different countries, such as N'Djamena (capital of Chad), Abuja (capital of Nigeria), Niamey (capital of Niger), and Yamoussoukro (capital of Ivory Coast).

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  • 6. 

    Capital of Nigeria

    • Freetown

    • Yamoussoukro

    • Bamako

    • Abuja

    • Monrovia

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

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  • 7. 

    Capital of Burkima Faso

    • Dakar

    • Lome

    • Ouagadougou

    • Bangul

    • Abuja

    Correct Answer
    A. Ouagadougou
    Explanation
    Ouagadougou is the correct answer because it is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is important to know the capitals of different countries, and in this case, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

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  • 8. 

    Capital of Mauritania

    • Lome'

    • Abuja

    • Bissau

    • Conakry

    • Nouakchott

    Correct Answer
    A. Nouakchott
    Explanation
    Nouakchott is the correct answer because it is the capital of Mauritania. The other options mentioned are the capitals of different countries or cities.

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  • 9. 

    Capital of Ghana

    • Praia

    • N djamena

    • Nouakchott

    • Proto Novo

    • Accra

    Correct Answer
    A. Accra
    Explanation
    Accra is the correct answer because it is the capital of Ghana. The other options listed are the capitals of different countries or cities, but only Accra corresponds to the capital of Ghana.

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  • 10. 

    Capital of Gambia

    • Banjul

    • Bissau

    • Monrovia

    • Ouagadougou

    • Porto Novo

    Correct Answer
    A. Banjul
    Explanation
    Banjul is the correct answer because it is the capital of Gambia.

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  • 11. 

    Capital of Cape Verde

    • Nouakchott

    • Dakar

    • Praia

    • Bamako

    • Niamey

    Correct Answer
    A. Praia
    Explanation
    Praia is the correct answer because it is the capital of Cape Verde.

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  • 12. 

    Capital of Guinea

    • Niamey

    • Freetown

    • Lome

    • Conakry

    • Accra

    Correct Answer
    A. Conakry
    Explanation
    Conakry is the capital of Guinea. It is the largest city in the country and serves as its economic, cultural, and administrative center. Conakry is located on the Atlantic coast and is an important port city. It has a rich history and is known for its vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and beautiful beaches. Conakry is also home to various government institutions, international organizations, and educational institutions.

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  • 13. 

    Capital of Liberia

    • Biassau

    • Yamoussoukro

    • Monrovia

    • Proto Novo

    • Bangul

    Correct Answer
    A. Monrovia
    Explanation
    Monrovia is the correct answer because it is the capital of Liberia. The other options, Biassau, Yamoussoukro, Proto Novo, and Bangul, are not the capitals of Liberia.

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  • 14. 

    Capital of Mali

    • Abuja

    • Lome

    • Accra

    • Monrovia

    • Bamako

    Correct Answer
    A. Bamako
    Explanation
    Bamako is the correct answer because it is the capital of Mali. The other options listed are the capitals of different countries in West Africa (Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, Lome is the capital of Togo, Accra is the capital of Ghana, and Monrovia is the capital of Liberia).

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  • 15. 

    Capital of Cote D Ivoire

    • Yamoussoukro

    • Praia

    • Lome

    • Ouagadougou

    • Freetown

    Correct Answer
    A. Yamoussoukro
    Explanation
    Yamoussoukro is the correct answer as it is the capital of Cote D Ivoire.

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