Map Quiz – Capitals of 60 Largest Countries by Population

This quiz focuses on the world’s 60 most populous countries and their capitals. These countries together represent the majority of the global population, spanning every continent.

You will identify capitals from the largest nations, such as Beijing, New Delhi, Washington, Jakarta, and Brasília, as well as capitals of mid-sized countries like Riyadh, Santiago, Kyiv, and Accra.

Learning the capitals of the most populated countries provides a useful overview of global geography, major political centers, and regional population patterns.

Notes

Abuja replaced Lagos as Nigeria’s capital to achieve a more central location.

Ankara replaced Istanbul as Turkey’s capital in 1923.

Brasília is a purpose-built capital created to promote development of Brazil’s interior.

Canberra is not Australia’s largest city and was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Dodoma replaced Dar es Salaam as Tanzania’s official capital.

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital, while Putrajaya serves as the administrative center.

Naypyidaw replaced Yangon as Myanmar’s capital in 2006.

Pretoria is South Africa’s executive capital and the seat of the national government. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital, where Parliament is located, while Bloemfontein is the judicial capital and home to the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Taipei functions as Taiwan’s capital, though its political status is internationally disputed.

Washington, D.C. is a federal district rather than part of any U.S. state.

Yamoussoukro is Côte d’Ivoire’s official capital, while Abidjan is the largest city and seat of government.