Quiz: Can you name these capital cities from their description?
Can clues on architecture, heritage and natural surroundings help you guess these capital cities? Take our test to find out…
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Surrounded by mountains and nature reserves, this city is known as the ‘Bush Capital’.
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The third most populous city of its country, this capital was founded in 1960 after being built from scratch within four years.
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This capital city takes the title of ‘World’s Coldest Capital’ with temperatures dropping to around -40°C in winter.
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This fortified city is one of Europe’s smallest capital cities. Founded in 1566 by the Knights of St John, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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This capital city is dominated by Mount Victoria and is home to an iconic red funicular that takes passengers up to Kelburn Lookout point.
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This city became a capital in 1923, and is overlooked by a hilltop mausoleum dedicated to the country’s first modern president.
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With a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Illimani, this administrative capital is the highest in the world with an elevation of roughly 3,650 metres.
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This capital city has previous been called Nur Sultan, and is home to eye-catching architecture such as Baiterek tower.
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This coastal capital is famous for its pastel-coloured architecture, old-fashioned trams and imposing São Jorge Castle.
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This capital is the second most populous in the world, and is home to the flower-like Bahai Temple.
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Sitting on the banks of the Potomac River, this capital is home to a large park renowned for its iconic monuments.
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