Europe has 44 sovereign countries — and just as many capitals to know. While Paris, Madrid and Berlin pose no problem, around a dozen European capitals remain systematically unknown. This quiz and guide will help you master all of them.
The classic traps
| Question | Trap | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands capital | Amsterdam | Amsterdam (official) / The Hague (government) |
| Switzerland capital | Zurich or Geneva | Berne |
| Turkey capital | Istanbul | Ankara |
| Baltic states | Confusion | Estonia→Tallinn, Latvia→Riga, Lithuania→Vilnius |
| Slovakia or Slovenia = Bratislava? | Confusion | Slovakia |
Tips for the hardest ones
Baltic states (north to south): Estonia-Tallinn, Latvia-Riga, Lithuania-Vilnius
Former Yugoslavia: Serbia-Belgrade, Bosnia-Sarajevo, Montenegro-Podgorica, North Macedonia-Skopje, Kosovo-Pristina, Albania-Tirana
Microstates: Monaco, Vatican, San Marino, Liechtenstein-Vaduz, Andorra