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20 intermediate Asian capitals, between the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Which capital is nicknamed the Paris of the Middle East? Which one is built on seven hills like Rome? Which ranks among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world? Also featured: New Zealand, Yemen, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Vietnam, the Philippines and Turkey.

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The 20 quiz questions

Question 1 : What is the capital of Lebanon?

Possible answers:

  • Beirut
  • Tripoli
  • Byblos
  • Sidon

Explanation: Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, nicknamed the 'Paris of the Middle East' for its cultural life.

Question 2 : What is the capital of Jordan?

Possible answers:

  • Zarqa
  • Irbid
  • Amman
  • Aqaba

Explanation: Amman is the capital of Jordan, a city built on seven hills like Rome.

Question 3 : What is the capital of Syria?

Possible answers:

  • Aleppo
  • Homs
  • Latakia
  • Damascus

Explanation: Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Question 4 : What is the capital of Yemen?

Possible answers:

  • Hodeidah
  • Aden
  • Sana'a
  • Taiz

Explanation: Sana'a is the official capital of Yemen, one of the oldest cities in the Arab world, perched at 2,300 m altitude.

Question 5 : What is the capital of Oman?

Possible answers:

  • Salalah
  • Muscat
  • Nizwa
  • Sohar

Explanation: Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a historic port on the Gulf of Oman.

Question 6 : What is the capital of Vietnam?

Possible answers:

  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Da Nang
  • Haiphong

Explanation: Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam since reunification in 1976. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is the largest city and economic center.

Question 7 : What is the capital of Turkey?

Possible answers:

  • Istanbul
  • Izmir
  • Ankara
  • Antalya

Explanation: Ankara has been the capital of Turkey since 1923, chosen by Atatürk for its central position and to mark a break with the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul remains the country's largest city.

Question 8 : What is the capital of Kuwait?

Possible answers:

  • Kuwait City
  • Al Jahra
  • Salmiya
  • Hawalli

Explanation: Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, a wealthy oil-rich emirate in the Persian Gulf.

Question 9 : What is the capital of Bahrain?

Possible answers:

  • Riffa
  • Manama
  • Hamad Town
  • Muharraq

Explanation: Manama is the capital of Bahrain, a Persian Gulf archipelago and regional financial center.

Question 10 : What is the capital of Georgia (country)?

Possible answers:

  • Tbilisi
  • Rustavi
  • Kutaisi
  • Batumi

Explanation: Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the Caucasus.

Question 11 : What is the capital of Armenia?

Possible answers:

  • Gyumri
  • Vanadzor
  • Yerevan
  • Etchmiadzin

Explanation: Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in 782 BC.

Question 12 : What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

Possible answers:

  • Baku
  • Lankaran
  • Ganja
  • Sumqayit

Explanation: Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea, known for its oil reserves.

Question 13 : What is the capital of the Philippines?

Possible answers:

  • Davao
  • Cebu
  • Manila
  • Quezon City

Explanation: Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Metro Manila has over 13 million inhabitants, forming one of Asia's largest megacities.

Question 14 : What is the capital of North Korea?

Possible answers:

  • Hamhung
  • Pyongyang
  • Kaesong
  • Wonsan

Explanation: Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, the most isolated country in the world.

Question 15 : What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

Possible answers:

  • Jalal-Abad
  • Osh
  • Bishkek
  • Karakol

Explanation: Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country crossed by the Tian Shan range.

Question 16 : What is the capital of Tajikistan?

Possible answers:

  • Kurgan-Tyube
  • Istaravshan
  • Khujand
  • Dushanbe

Explanation: Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan, whose name means 'Monday' in Tajik, the day of the local market.

Question 17 : What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

Possible answers:

  • Türkmenabat
  • Balkanabat
  • Ashgabat
  • Mary

Explanation: Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, known for its white marble buildings and extravagant architecture.

Question 18 : What is the capital of New Zealand?

Possible answers:

  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Queenstown

Explanation: Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865, chosen for its central position in the archipelago. Auckland, more populous, is often confused with the capital.

Question 19 : What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

Possible answers:

  • Namangan
  • Tashkent
  • Bukhara
  • Samarkand

Explanation: Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia.

Question 20 : What is the capital of Afghanistan?

Possible answers:

  • Kabul
  • Kandahar
  • Mazar-i-Sharif
  • Herat

Explanation: Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, located in a valley between the Hindu Kush mountains.

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