World capitals – answers and explanations
Here are the answers to all 5 questions in the World capitals quiz, each with a short explanation. How well do you know the capitals of the world? Haven't played yet? Take the quiz first and compare your score.
Play the quiz · 5 questions1. What is the capital of Australia?
Answer: Canberra
Canberra is Australia's capital, a purpose-built inland city chosen in 1908 and formally named in 1913 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne; Parliament moved there in 1927.
2. What is the capital of Canada?
Answer: Ottawa
Ottawa, on the Ottawa River in southeastern Ontario, was selected as capital by Queen Victoria on 31 December 1857 and confirmed as the national capital at Confederation in 1867, partly for its position between English and French Canada.
3. What is the capital of Brazil?
Answer: Brasília
Brasília, a planned city designed by Lúcio Costa with buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, was inaugurated as Brazil's capital on 21 April 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro to spur development of the interior.
4. What is the capital of Switzerland?
Answer: Bern
Bern has been Switzerland's seat of government since the Federal Assembly chose it on 28 November 1848; the constitution calls it the 'federal city' rather than naming an official capital.
5. What is the capital of Turkey?
Answer: Ankara
Ankara, in central Anatolia, was declared capital of Turkey on 13 October 1923, replacing Istanbul, after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk had based the independence movement there from 1919.