Coastal Capitals trivia
Coastal Capitals Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Wellington serves as the capital of which country?
Wellington became the capital after New Zealand moved the seat of government south from Auckland.
Reykjavík's Hallgrímskirkja echoes which Icelandic natural feature?
The church's concrete exterior uses tall, repeating forms modeled on polygonal lava formations found across Iceland.
Which major river flows past Lisbon into the Atlantic Ocean?
The Tagus widens into a tidal estuary at Lisbon, linking the capital to Atlantic shipping routes.
Which country has Reykjavík as its capital?
Reykjavík is the country's largest city and sits on its southwest coast.
Baku sits on the western coast of which body of water?
Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula along the Caspian Sea.
What are the traditional azulejos decorating many Lisbon buildings?
Azulejos are glazed ceramic tiles, often arranged in murals or patterned façades across Lisbon.
Which televised song competition did Baku host in 2012?
Baku hosted the 2012 contest after Azerbaijan won Eurovision in 2011 with Ell and Nikki.
Wellington’s Te Papa serves as New Zealand’s national what?
Te Papa Tongarewa is the Museum of New Zealand, with galleries spanning Māori culture, natural history, and art.
Wellington sits at the southern end of which island?
Cook Strait separates Wellington from the South Island, with ferries linking the capital to Picton.
Which architect designed Baku's Heydar Aliyev Center?
Zaha Hadid designed the center's flowing white exterior, which became a signature Baku landmark.