World Cities
Explore the world’s major cities and their locations, countries, and regional clues. These World Cities quizzes help you recognize capitals, megacities, and well-known urban centers across every continent.
Quizzes
World cities by local nickname
Can you match famous city nicknames to the places locals actually mean? This quiz takes you from classic monikers to surprising regional favorites, testing your geography knowledge and cultural awareness. Expect a mixed difficulty ride across continents and languages.
World cities by signature street food
Can you match iconic street foods to the cities that made them famous? From late-night snacks to market staples, this quiz takes you across the globe one bite at a time. Choose your question count and difficulty, then test how well you know the world’s most signature street eats.
World cities by transit system facts
Test how well you know the world’s cities through the lens of public transport. Each question uses a transit-system fact—lines, openings, ridership, stations, or quirks—to point you to the right city. Expect a mix of famous metros and surprising networks from every region.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on World Cities
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
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Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available?
There are 3 quizzes with 333 questions total.
Are these World Cities quizzes timed?
No. Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can work at your own pace.
What kinds of city questions will I see?
Expect city-to-country matches, regional placement, and clues that help you identify well-known and lesser-known cities.
Do the quizzes include different difficulty levels?
Yes. Quiz length and difficulty vary, letting you start with familiar cities and progress to more challenging ones.
How can I improve my score on world cities?
Focus on learning regional clusters, nearby countries, and common geographic features like coasts and major rivers.
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What you’ll practice
These quizzes build your ability to match cities with their countries, regions, and common geographic identifiers (rivers, coasts, mountain ranges, and nearby landmarks).
You’ll also practice distinguishing similarly named places and spotting city clues from culture, language, and location.
How the quizzes work
Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there’s no timer—so you can focus on accuracy and learning.
Quizzes vary in difficulty and length, so you can start with well-known global hubs and move toward trickier regional cities as you improve.
Quick world-cities facts
Cities often grow where trade is easiest—near natural harbors, river crossings, and fertile plains—so many major urban centers cluster along coasts and waterways.
- Identify capitals vs. non-capital major cities
- Match cities to countries and broader regions
- Recognize cities by geographic setting (coastal, river, inland)
- Avoid common mix-ups (similar names or multiple cities with the same name)
- Build a mental map across continents