Asian Capitals and Countries Test — Capitals, Cities & Cultural Facts

Explores capitals and cultural facts about Asian nations.

Welcome to the Asian Capitals and Countries Test, a focused geography and culture quiz designed to test your knowledge of Asia's capitals, major cities, and distinctive cultural facts. This quiz blends geography, history, and cultural trivia to help learners, travelers, and trivia fans sharpen their understanding of Asian nations and capital cities. Whether you are preparing for a trip, studying for a geography exam, or simply curious about Asian capitals and countries, this test provides an engaging way to measure your knowledge.

This assessment includes questions that emphasize capital-city recognition, administrative capitals versus historic or commercial centers, elevation and population facts, and iconic cultural landmarks. By taking the Asian Capitals and Countries Test you will encounter commonly asked questions about countries and capitals in Asia, increase retention through active recall, and receive actionable guidance based on your score. Keywords: Asian capitals, capital cities of Asia, countries and capitals, Asian geography, cultural facts.

Questions
Q1

What is the capital city of Japan?

Identify the administrative capital of Japan, which is also its largest metropolitan area.


Q2

Which city is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has an administrative capital and a commercial capital; choose the official administrative capital.


Q3

What is the current capital of Kazakhstan (official name as of 2025)?

The capital was renamed in recent years; provide the current official name.


Q4

Dhaka is the capital of which country?

Identify the South Asian country whose capital is Dhaka.


Q5

Which of these Asian capitals is situated at the highest elevation above sea level?

Consider the elevation of capital cities when selecting the highest one.


Q6

What is the capital city of the Russian Federation?

Russia is a transcontinental country spanning Europe and Asia; select its national capital.


Q7

Which capital city is home to the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Gyeongbokgung is a major royal palace and cultural symbol in this capital.


Q8

Which capital city is commonly referred to as a planned 'garden city' and is known for modern administrative districts?

This capital was purpose-built and is noted for green spaces and urban planning.


Q9

Which capital uses the Devanagari script for official signage and is the capital of Nepal?

This capital's official and public signage commonly use Devanagari.


Q10

Which of the following capitals is home to the Petronas Twin Towers?

These twin skyscrapers are iconic landmarks in their city's skyline.

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Meta: Take the Asian Capitals and Countries Test to evaluate your knowledge of Asia's capitals, key cities, and cultural landmarks. Get a score, personalized recommendations, and retake options to improve.

Frequently asked questions

Each question awards 2 points for the best answer, 1 point for a partially correct option (commonly confused answer), and 0 points for incorrect choices. The quiz adds up the values you selected using a simple sum to produce a final score.

Scores from 14 to 20 indicate strong knowledge of Asian capitals and cultural facts, 7 to 13 indicate moderate knowledge with room for improvement, and 0 to 6 suggest you may want to review basic country-capital pairs and cultural landmarks.

Yes. Retaking the test after reviewing the suggested resources and country profiles is encouraged to track improvement and reinforce memory through repetition.

This quiz reflects widely accepted official capitals and common cultural facts as of the time it was created. For countries with recent capital name changes or administrative updates, we include options that acknowledge common confusions (for example, renamed cities). Always check authoritative sources for the latest official changes.

Use atlas resources, interactive map flashcards, concise country profiles, online courses in world geography, and travel guides focusing on capitals. Reading short histories of countries and exploring landmark-focused articles will also help with cultural and historical questions.

Certain countries have multiple cities that are historically or commercially significant, or recent administrative changes have created common points of confusion. Partially correct options acknowledge frequent mistakes and award partial credit to reflect that nuance.

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