Capitals That Aren't the Largest City

Question 1

What is the capital of the United States, a city much smaller than its most populous city, New York City?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Question 2

Sydney is Australia's largest city by population, but what is its capital?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Question 3

While Toronto is its most populous city, this city serves as the capital of Canada.

Accepted Answer

Ottawa

Question 4

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil. What is the nation's purpose-built capital city?

Accepted Answer

Brasília

Question 5

Zürich is the financial center and largest city of Switzerland. What is its de facto capital?

Accepted Answer

Bern

Question 6

What is the capital of Turkey, a country whose largest city is the transcontinental metropolis of Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Ankara

Question 7

The most populous city in India is Mumbai. What is the country's capital?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Question 8

The capital of Pakistan is a planned city, unlike its largest metropolis, Karachi. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Islamabad

Question 9

Lagos was the former capital and remains the largest city of Nigeria. What is the current capital?

Accepted Answer

Abuja

Question 10

Auckland is the largest urban area in New Zealand. Which city serves as the nation's capital?

Accepted Answer

Wellington

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