Countries and Capitals
⭐ MasteredEach country has a capital city where its government sits. Paris is the capital of France and Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
Canberra, not Sydney, is the capital of Australia.
All about Countries and Capitals
A country is an area of land with its own government and borders. There are about 195 countries in the world. Each country has a capital city, which is usually where its government meets and makes laws.
Some countries have one capital, while others, like South Africa, have more than one for different branches of government. Knowing the capital of a country is a basic and popular geography fact that quizzes often ask.
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Real-life uses of Countries and Capitals
- Planning a holiday or school project about another country
- Reading the news and knowing where events happen
- Learning about different cultures and languages
Frequently asked questions about Countries and Capitals
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra. Many people wrongly guess Sydney, which is the largest city.
How many countries are there in the world?
Around 195, depending on how countries are counted, with a few places that are not fully recognised.