African Countries and Capitals Quiz — Test Your Knowledge of African Nations and Regional Geography
Covers African nations, capitals, and regional geography.
Welcome to the African Countries and Capitals Quiz — part of the Countries and Capitals category. This African quiz is designed for geography lovers, students, travelers, and educators who want to test and improve their knowledge of African nations, capitals, and regional geography. The African Countries and Capitals Quiz covers widely-known capitals, lesser-known administrative seats, and regional patterns across North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Whether you're preparing for a geography class, planning travel, or just looking to sharpen your world knowledge, this African Countries and Capitals Quiz offers a balanced set of multiple-choice questions to help you learn. The test_name and category_name are integrated throughout the quiz content to help searchers find accurate, educational material on African capitals, country locations, and regional geography. Take the quiz, track your score, and review explanations to improve your mastery of Africa's political geography.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Identify the current capital city of Nigeria, relocated in 1991 to a planned city in the center of the country.
Which city is the capital of Egypt?
The largest city in Egypt and its political, economic, and cultural center.
South Africa has three capitals. Which city is the administrative (executive) capital?
Know the three-branch capital arrangement: executive, legislative, and judicial.
What is the capital of Kenya?
Capital and largest city in Kenya, a hub for East African commerce and tourism.
Identify the capital of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia's capital is also the headquarters for the African Union.
What is the capital of Ghana?
Capital city on the Gulf of Guinea, an economic and political center in West Africa.
Choose the capital of Morocco.
North African capital known for its historical medina and administrative role.
What is the capital of Algeria?
The largest city and capital located along the Mediterranean coast.
Which city is the capital of Tunisia?
Tunisia's political center and a major Mediterranean port.
Identify the capital of Libya.
Libya's largest city and administrative center on the Mediterranean coast.
What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?
Large central African country with its capital on the Congo River.
Which city is the official capital of Tanzania?
Note: Tanzania's former capital Dar es Salaam remains the major commercial hub.
What is the capital of Senegal?
West African capital located on the Cap-Vert peninsula.
Identify the capital of Uganda.
East African capital on the shores of Lake Victoria.
What is the capital of Zambia?
Zambia moved its capital in the 20th century to this centrally located city.
Frequently asked questions
The quiz contains 15 multiple-choice questions and typically takes 5–10 minutes to complete, depending on how quickly you answer and whether you review explanations.
Scoring is simple: each correct answer awards the specified number of points (2 points per correct answer in this quiz). The results function sums the values of your selected options to produce a total score that corresponds to proficiency levels in the results section.
Yes. The quiz uses internationally recognized official capitals (administrative, legislative, or judicial as applicable). For countries with multiple capitals or special arrangements, the question specifies which capital is being asked (for example, the administrative capital of South Africa is Pretoria).
Absolutely. Retaking the quiz after reviewing maps and study materials is recommended to improve retention. The results description includes actionable recommendations and resources to guide your study between attempts.
Use printable political maps of Africa, spaced-repetition flashcards for country-capital pairs, online map quizzes, and country profiles from reputable sources (encyclopedias, national government sites). Practice region-by-region to build grouped memory.
This quiz is appropriate for students, travelers, educators, quiz enthusiasts, and anyone interested in African geography. It is suitable as a study tool, classroom activity, or quick knowledge check.
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