Capitals

What East Asian city on the Taedong River served as capital of both ancient Korean kingdoms and remains a national capital today?

Hint: This city is currently the capital of a divided Korean nation.

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This city sits on the southern bank of the Congo River, directly across from Brazzaville, making it one of the world's only pairs of national capitals visible from each other. It serves as the capital of a nation whose official language is French yet whose population exceeds that of France itself. With over 15 million inhabitants, it surpasses Paris as the largest French-speaking urban area on Earth. Formerly known as Léopoldville under Belgian colonial rule, it was renamed after independence in 1966. What national capital, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, holds the title of the world's largest Francophone city?

Hint: King-sized French-speaking capital on the Congo River — bigger than Paris itself.

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This city sits at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island, making it one of the world's most southerly capital cities. It houses the iconic Beehive building, the distinctive executive wing of the country's Parliament. Known as the 'Windy City' due to the Cook Strait funneling gales through its harbor, it replaced Auckland as the nation's capital in 1865. Home to Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand, this city anchors the country's political and cultural life. Name this capital city of New Zealand.

Hint: Think 'Windy Wellington' at the windy southern tip of the North Island — not Auckland, which many wrongly assume is the capital.

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Built from scratch on 38 square kilometers of former palm oil plantations in Selangor, this city was conceived to relieve congestion in a rapidly growing Southeast Asian capital. It houses the Perdana Putra, the official office of the Prime Minister, as well as the Palace of Justice and the federal court system. Designed with a garden city philosophy, it features the iconic pink-domed Putra Mosque overlooking an artificial lake at its center. Officially designated a federal territory in 2001, it serves as the seat of government while Kuala Lumpur retains its role as the financial and royal capital. Name this purpose-built administrative capital of Malaysia.

Hint: Think 'Putra' as in the Prime Minister's office, Perdana Putra — Putrajaya was built to govern, not to grow organically.

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This city sits on the Modder River in the Free State province at an elevation of approximately 1,395 metres above sea level. It was founded in 1846 as a Voortrekker settlement and served as the capital of the Orange Free State Republic. The Supreme Court of Appeal, South Africa's highest court for non-constitutional matters, is located here. Known as the 'City of Roses,' it forms part of a trio alongside Pretoria and Cape Town that splits South Africa's governmental functions across three cities. What city serves as the judicial capital of South Africa?

Hint: Think of roses and robes — Bloemfontein blooms as the seat of South Africa's highest appeals court.

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