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Mystery Sort - Capitals Edition

Can you sort these 15 countries into three groups of five? Hint: They are NOT grouped by their geographical locations. If you need more clues, take another careful look at the quiz title and subtitle, and see if the mystery clicks. Enjoy!

by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
423,019

Updated
Feb 07 26

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
48

Last 3 plays: james1947 (15/15), Catja (11/15), Taltarzac (9/15).

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Trinidad and Tobago South Africa Djibouti Mauritius Haiti Kuwait Papua New Guinea Barbados Vanuatu Guyana Panama Guatemala Mexico Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sierra Leone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mauritius

Answer: Capitals that start with the word Port

Named after King Louis XV of France (1710 - 1774), Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. The port served as a harbour for Dutch settlers in the early 17th century.

2. Papua New Guinea

Answer: Capitals that start with the word Port

Named after Royal Navy officer Sir Fairfax Moresby (1786-1877), Port Moresby is the capital of the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. It is known for being one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world.

3. Trinidad and Tobago

Answer: Capitals that start with the word Port

Located on the Gulf of Paria, Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. Interestingly, it also served as the capital of the short-lived West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962.

4. Vanuatu

Answer: Capitals that start with the word Port

Port Vila is the capital of the Melanesian island nation of Vanuatu. The city is susceptible to natural disasters, including events such as the 2015 cyclone and the 2024 earthquake.

5. Haiti

Answer: Capitals that start with the word Port

Legend has it that the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, was named after Le Prince, a ship that arrived at the island in 1706. The city sits near the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone, making it susceptible to earthquakes.

6. Panama

Answer: Capitals that contain the word City

Founded by the Spanish in 1519, Panama City is the capital of the Republic of Panama. The city is notable for being the gateway to the Panama Canal on the Pacific coast.

7. Mexico

Answer: Capitals that contain the word City

One of the highest capital cities in the world, Mexico City sits 2,240 meters (7,349 feet) above sea level. The city was originally constructed on several islands within Lake Texcoco.

8. Guatemala

Answer: Capitals that contain the word City

Known affectionately as Guate by locals, Guatemala City is the capital of the Central American nation of Guatemala. It is located in the Hermitage Valley (Valle de la Ermita).

9. Djibouti

Answer: Capitals that contain the word City

Sharing its name with the country, Djibouti City is strategically located on the Gulf of Tadjoura, at the entrance to the Red Sea. The city also served as the capital of French Somaliland between 1884 and 1967.

10. Kuwait

Answer: Capitals that contain the word City

Located on the Persian Gulf, Kuwait City is the capital of the Middle Eastern country of Kuwait. The city comprises nine main islands and is known for its hot desert climate.

11. Barbados

Answer: Capitals that contain the word Town

Formerly known as the Town of Saint Michael, Bridgetown is the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. The "Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison", with its beautiful colonial architecture, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

12. Sierra Leone

Answer: Capitals that contain the word Town

A major port city in West Africa, Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone. Founded in 1792, its name reflects its origin as a settlement for freed slaves.

13. Guyana

Answer: Capitals that contain the word Town

Named in honour of King George III of Britain (1738-1820), Georgetown is the capital of the South American nation of Guyana. The city is home to one of the world's tallest wooden cathedrals, St. George's Anglican Cathedral.

14. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Answer: Capitals that contain the word Town

Founded by French settlers in 1722, Kingstown is the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the southern part of Saint Vincent Island.

15. South Africa

Answer: Capitals that contain the word Town

Serving as the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town is named after the Cape of Good Hope. Its iconic landmarks include Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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