Friends of Jakarta Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dhaka

The colorful city of Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. In 2015, Dhaka and its surrounding areas had a population of over seventeen million people making it one of the largest cities on the continent. Dhaka is centrally located on the Bengal delta. The city has a wonderful mix of both Asian and European cultural influences which can be seen in its architecture, cuisine, and sports.

Answer: Baku

Baku is the capital city of the Asian country of Azerbaijan. Lying at 92 ft. (28 meters) below sea level, Baku is the lowest lying capital city on the planet. It lies on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea. The city is well-known for its powerful year-round winds, salt lakes, and mud volcanos.

Answer: Tehran

The war-torn city of Tehran is the capital city of Iran. The city is considered to be one of the most polluted capital cities on the planet. It is also located over two underground fault lines which are responsible for frequent earthquakes. Tehran is the economic center of the country and is home to a large variety of traditional bazaars, outdoor restaurants, as well as modern shopping malls.

It is a mix of the past and the present.

Answer: Lhasa

Lhasa is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, or more commonly, Tibet. This lovely city lies at an elevation of 11,450 ft. (3,490 meters) and is one of the highest cities in the world. Lhasa is one of the most important cities in the Buddhist world and is home to many highly revered temples and palaces.

Answer: Seoul

The capital city of Seoul, South Korea, is one of the largest cities in Asia, both geographically and population-wise. It is located on the Han River and is thought to be over 2,000 years old. Seoul is one of the most technologically advanced cities in Asia and is home to one of the largest subway systems in the world.

Answer: Doha

Qatar's capital city is the vibrant city of Doha. Located on the eastern side of the peninsula in the Persian Gulf, Doha is home to almost half of the country's population. Doha is a modern city and is home to many unique skyscrapers. Visitors might be surprised to see lots of fountains as well as other water displays in a country where water is one of the most valuable of commodities.

Answer: Baghdad

Iraq's capital city of Baghdad lies on the banks of the Tigris River. For centuries, Baghdad was one of the largest cities in the world as well as a center for Islamic learning. At one time, Baghdad was a beautiful and powerful city, a center of the Arabic world. By the turn of the 21st century, it had been devastated by decades of war.

Answer: Hanoi

Lying on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi is the capital of the country of Vietnam. The city is over 1,000 years old and, like many large Asian cities, is a mix of the old and the new. Hanoi is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and it is likely that many of the cultural icons of the city may disappear during their rapid move toward modernization.

Answer: Amman

The capital city of Amman is one of the most westernized cities in the country of Jordan. Ancient mosques and modern bridges lie side by side in this vibrant city. The area has been populated for over 2,000 years and the city and its surrounding areas are home to many archeologically important sites.

Answer: Islamabad

Located in the northern part of Pakistan, Islamabad is a modern capital city that was built to replace the old capital city of Karachi. Although Islamabad was built in the 1960s, some care was taken to preserve older structures that were of cultural importance. Located amidst lush, green mountains, Islamabad is one of the more picturesque capital cities in Asia.