Random Country Capital Quiz

Random Country Capital Quiz — Test Your World Geography

The Country Capital Quiz tests your knowledge of world capitals with randomly selected multiple-choice questions. Two modes are available: given a country, pick its capital city; or given a capital city, name the country. Each question shows the country's flag, four answer choices, and instant feedback. Your score and accuracy are tracked throughout your session.

Free, no signup, covers nearly 200 countries — runs entirely in your browser.

How to Play the Country Capital Quiz

1. Choose a quiz mode:Select "Country → Capital" to name the capital given a country, or "Capital → Country" to name the country given its capital.
2. Click Start Quiz:A random question appears with the country's flag and four multiple-choice answer options.
3. Pick your answer: Click one of the four options. Correct answers turn green; incorrect answers turn red, and the correct answer is highlighted.
4. Click Next Question: Move to the next randomly picked question. Questions are drawn from a pool of nearly 200 countries.
5. Track your score: Your accuracy percentage updates above the question after each answer.

Quiz Modes

• Country → Capital:You are shown a country name and flag, then asked to identify its capital from four choices. Example: "What is the capital of Japan?" — the answer is Tokyo.
• Capital → Country:You are shown a capital city name and the country's flag, then asked which country it belongs to. Example: "Nairobi is the capital of which country?" — the answer is Kenya.

Why Learn World Capitals?

Knowing world capitals is a foundational piece of geographic literacy. It helps you understand news and current events in context, improves performance in geography bees and trivia, and demonstrates global awareness in academic and professional settings.

The randomized quiz format means each session tests a different mix of countries, helping you gradually build knowledge across all regions rather than memorizing a fixed list in order.

Use Cases

• Geography class: Drill world capitals in preparation for geography tests, bees, or bowl competitions.
• Trivia prep: World capitals are a common category in pub quizzes, Jeopardy-style games, and general knowledge competitions.
• Casual learning: Challenge yourself to improve your score over multiple sessions as a fun daily brain exercise.
• Classroom activity: Use as a warm-up quiz at the start of a geography or social studies lesson.
• Travel and cultural curiosity: Learn the capitals of countries you want to visit or that appear in the news.

Features

• Nearly 200 countries: Covers all major countries and territories with known capital cities.
• Two quiz modes: Country → Capital and Capital → Country.
• Country flags:Each question shows the country's flag for visual context.
• Instant feedback: Correct and incorrect answers are color-coded immediately after each selection.
• Score and accuracy tracking: Your running score and accuracy percentage update after every question.
• Unlimited questions: Questions are drawn randomly, so you can practice indefinitely.
• Free, no account required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Country Capital Quiz work?

A random country is picked and shown with its flag. In Country → Capital mode, pick the correct capital from four choices. In Capital → Country mode, pick the correct country. Feedback is instant and your score updates after each question.

How many countries are in the quiz?

The quiz covers nearly 200 countries, including all major nations and territories with recognized capitals.

Can I switch between quiz modes?

Yes. Use the mode buttons at the top to switch between modes at any time. Switching resets your current score.

Is my score tracked?

Yes. Correct answers, total questions, and accuracy percentage are shown above the question and update after each answer. Click Reset Quiz to start fresh.

Is the quiz free?

Yes — completely free. No account, no signup, unlimited questions.