It's in the Name, Too! Online Quiz - Mystery Sort - Countries Edition | Cities of the World

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1. Cape Town

Answer: Countries that start with the word South

Cape Town serves as the legislative capital of the Republic of South Africa. The city is best known for its iconic Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.

2. Seoul

Answer: Countries that start with the word South

Seoul is the capital of the Republic of South Korea. The modern city boasts some of the world's fastest internet speeds.

3. Juba

Answer: Countries that start with the word South

Juba is the capital of the Republic of South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011. The White Nile flows through the city.

4. London

Answer: Countries that start with the word United

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a city of royal pageantry and home to iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge. The red double-decker buses were originally introduced in the city in the 1920s.

5. Washington DC

Answer: Countries that start with the word United

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. Home to the world-famous Smithsonian museums and monuments, the city was designed by French-American engineer Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 to serve as the nation's political and administrative center.

6. Abu Dhabi

Answer: Countries that start with the word United

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is an ultra-modern desert city, renowned for its futuristic skyscrapers and luxury shopping.

7. Basseterre

Answer: Countries that start with the word Saint

Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The city has endured a tragic past, suffering wars, storms, and other natural disasters.

8. Castries

Answer: Countries that start with the word Saint

Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia. It is a vibrant port city that lies on a floodplain, with much of its land reclaimed from the sea.

9. Kingstown

Answer: Countries that start with the word Saint

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The city is home to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens, the oldest botanic garden in the Western Hemisphere.

10. Ciudad de la Paz

Answer: Countries that contain the word Guinea

Ciudad de la Paz, which literally means "City of Peace" in Spanish, is the capital of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Formerly known as Oyala or Djibloho, the city was purpose-built to replace Malabo as the nation's capital and help reduce congestion there.

11. Conakry

Answer: Countries that contain the word Guinea

Conakry is the capital of the Republic of Guinea. Situated on a narrow peninsula, the port city is renowned for its colorful markets.

12. Bissau

Answer: Countries that contain the word Guinea

Bissau is the capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, known for its Portuguese colonial architecture. When the nation gained independence from Portugal in 1973, "Bissau" was added to its name to distinguish it from Guinea.

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It's in the Name, Too! Trivia Quiz

Mystery Sort - Countries Edition

Can you sort these 12 capitals into four groups of three? 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!