European Capitals

Explanation: Rome, nicknamed the 'Eternal City', has been the capital of Italy since the country's unification in 1871. It houses the Vatican, the smallest country in the world.

Explanation: London is the capital of the United Kingdom and the largest city in Western Europe with over 8 million inhabitants. It is crossed by the Thames and houses Buckingham Palace.

Explanation: Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the main headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Its Grand Place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explanation: Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with over 12 million inhabitants. The Kremlin and Red Square are its most iconic landmarks.

Explanation: Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, known for its famous Little Mermaid statue. The city is regularly ranked among the most livable in the world.

Explanation: Helsinki is the capital of Finland, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It is the northernmost capital of continental EU.

Explanation: Budapest is the capital of Hungary, born from the merger of Buda and Pest in 1873. The city is famous for its thermal baths and parliament on the Danube.

Explanation: Bucharest is the capital of Romania, nicknamed 'Little Paris' for its 19th-century architecture. It houses the Palace of the Parliament, the largest civilian administrative building in the world.

Explanation: Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, founded in the 5th century. Saint Sophia Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explanation: Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, inhabited for over 7,000 years.

Explanation: Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, known for its medieval old town. The upper town (Gornji Grad) is connected to the lower town by a historic funicular.

Explanation: Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Its name comes from the Saint Sophia Basilica, dating from the 6th century.

Explanation: Minsk is the capital of Belarus, almost entirely rebuilt after World War II. It is a remarkable example of monumental Soviet architecture.

Explanation: Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, the only capital in the world bordering two countries (Austria and Hungary). It is situated on the banks of the Danube.