African Capitals trivia
African Capitals Mini Quiz
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Located near the Great Pyramids of Giza, what city serves as the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world?
Cairo's name means the Vanquisher. Founded in 969 AD, it is nicknamed the City of a Thousand Minarets for its vast number of historic Islamic monuments.
Serving as the headquarters for the African Union, which high-altitude city is the capital of Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa translates to New Flower in Amharic. At an elevation of roughly 2,355 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world.
Named after the 5th U.S. President, what coastal city serves as the capital of the West African nation of Liberia?
Established in 1822, Monrovia is the only national capital outside the United States named after a U.S. president.
While Pretoria is the administrative center, which coastal city serves as the legislative capital of South Africa?
South Africa has three capitals to distribute power. Cape Town houses the legislature, Pretoria the executive, and Bloemfontein the judiciary.
Often confused with the larger city of Casablanca, what historic city is the actual capital of the Kingdom of Morocco?
While Casablanca is the kingdom's largest city and economic hub, Rabat has been the capital since 1912 and is one of Morocco's four historic imperial cities.
Located near the Great Pyramids of Giza, what city serves as the capital of Egypt?
Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world and sits just across the Nile from Giza, meaning the Pyramids are visible from many city rooftops.
With 3 official capitals, which coastal city serves as the home of the South African parliament?
South Africa divides its government branches among three cities: Cape Town (legislative), Pretoria (executive), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
Situated on the westernmost point of the African mainland, what coastal city is the capital of Senegal?
Located on the Cap-Vert peninsula, Dakar's position as the westernmost city on the African mainland makes it a key transatlantic trade hub.
Named after a former United States president, what city serves as the capital of Liberia?
Founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society, it was named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe, a supporter of the colony.