The 20 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the capital of Mali?
Possible answers:
- Mopti
- Bamako
- Gao
- Tombouctou
Explanation: Bamako, located on the banks of the Niger River, is Mali's largest city with over 2 million inhabitants. It is the country's economic and administrative center.
Question 2 : What is the capital of Morocco?
Possible answers:
- Marrakech
- Casablanca
- Fès
- Rabat
Explanation: Rabat has been the administrative capital of Morocco since 1912, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Casablanca is the largest city and economic capital, a common source of confusion.
Question 3 : What is the capital of Zambia?
Possible answers:
- Ndola
- Kitwe
- Lusaka
- Livingstone
Explanation: Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, a landlocked Southern African country traversed by the Zambezi River.
Question 4 : What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
Possible answers:
- Victoria Falls
- Bulawayo
- Harare
- Mutare
Explanation: Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe, formerly known as Salisbury during the Rhodesia era.
Question 5 : What is the capital of Uganda?
Possible answers:
- Jinja
- Entebbe
- Kampala
- Gulu
Explanation: Kampala is the capital of Uganda, built on seven hills on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Question 6 : What is the capital of Somalia?
Possible answers:
- Mogadishu
- Hargeisa
- Berbera
- Kismayo
Explanation: Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia, one of the oldest ports in the Horn of Africa.
Question 7 : What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
Possible answers:
- Kenema
- Freetown
- Makeni
- Bo
Explanation: Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone, founded in 1792 as a haven for freed slaves.
Question 8 : What is the capital of Nigeria?
Possible answers:
- Ibadan
- Abuja
- Kano
- Lagos
Explanation: Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991, replacing Lagos. This new city was built in the center of the country to be more accessible to all regions.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Liberia?
Possible answers:
- Monrovia
- Buchanan
- Harper
- Gbarnga
Explanation: Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, named after US President James Monroe.
Question 10 : What is the capital of Mauritania?
Possible answers:
- Atar
- Kaédi
- Nouakchott
- Nouadhibou
Explanation: Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania, the largest city in the western Sahara region.
Question 11 : What is the capital of Djibouti?
Possible answers:
- Tadjoura
- Obock
- Djibouti
- Ali Sabieh
Explanation: Djibouti is both the name of the country and its capital, located at the entrance to the Red Sea.
Question 12 : What is the capital of Eritrea?
Possible answers:
- Massawa
- Asmara
- Keren
- Assab
Explanation: Asmara is the capital of Eritrea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its modernist architecture.
Question 13 : What is the capital of Malawi?
Possible answers:
- Blantyre
- Lilongwe
- Mzuzu
- Zomba
Explanation: Lilongwe has been the capital of Malawi since 1975, replacing Zomba, the former colonial capital.
Question 14 : What is the capital of The Gambia?
Possible answers:
- Banjul
- Serekunda
- Brikama
- Bakau
Explanation: Banjul is the capital of The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa.
Question 15 : What is the capital of the Comoros?
Possible answers:
- Domoni
- Fomboni
- Moroni
- Mutsamudu
Explanation: Moroni is the capital of the Comoros, an archipelago located in the Mozambique Channel.
Question 16 : What is the capital of Cape Verde?
Possible answers:
- Praia
- Mindelo
- Sal Rei
- Santa Maria
Explanation: Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, an archipelago off the West African coast.
Question 17 : What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Possible answers:
- Ebebiyín
- Malabo
- Luba
- Bata
Explanation: Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea, located on the island of Bioko rather than on the mainland.
Question 18 : What is the capital of South Sudan?
Possible answers:
- Wau
- Malakal
- Bor
- Juba
Explanation: Juba is the capital of South Sudan, the world's youngest country, independent since 2011.
Question 19 : What is the capital of Rwanda?
Possible answers:
- Gisenyi
- Ruhengeri
- Butare
- Kigali
Explanation: Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, often cited as one of the cleanest cities in Africa.
Question 20 : What is the capital of Lesotho?
Possible answers:
- Leribe
- Mafeteng
- Teyateyaneng
- Maseru
Explanation: Maseru is the capital of Lesotho, a country entirely enclosed within South Africa.
