How to use this generator
- Choose a continent, or leave it random for all included pairs.
- Open Advanced options and select Quiz to practise before seeing the answer.
- Generate a country question, reveal its included capital, and use the source links for context.
Examples
- France → Paris
- Japan → Tokyo
A cross-checked starter collection
The 179 pairs use GeoNames country information cross-checked against World Bank capital metadata, with documented spelling equivalences. Complex, changing, disputed and unresolved entries are omitted. This is a selected learning set, not complete coverage of every capital designation; the references do not imply official approval of this tool.
How a round avoids repeats
Each matching record is used once before that pool starts another round. Changing a filter keeps the visit’s seen-record history; restrictive filters have fewer real matches and will finish sooner. Reloading or opening another page starts a fresh session.
Common questions
Why are some countries missing from this quiz?
The first version leaves out entries that need more context or source reconciliation. A missing country is not a statement about its recognition.
Are city names translated?
Capital names retain the selected source spelling in both interfaces. Country names and controls are localized.
References
GeoNames: data, attribution and download terms · World Bank: country API fields
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