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Capitals of South America Quiz

All 12 capital cities of South America. Four options per question, instant feedback, and a full reference table below the game.

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The same countries split three ways, by how often people actually get them wrong. Start easy and work up — each level keeps its own progress.

Level 1 Easy The flags most people already half-know. 5 countries Level 2 Medium Where scores usually start to slip. 5 countries All levels Every country at once, difficulties mixed. 12 countries

About the capitals of South America

South America has 12 capital cities to learn. Some are the country's obvious largest city, and a good number are deliberately not — which is where a capitals quiz earns its keep.

The spread is wide: Brazil holds 212.8 million people while Suriname has 640 thousand. By land area Brazil covers 8,515,767 km² against 163,820 km² for Suriname.

The largest country by population in South America is Brazil, whose capital is Brasília. Purpose-built and relocated capitals are common enough here that the largest city is often the wrong answer.

The table below lists all 12 countries of South America against their capitals, so you can read it as a study sheet and then come back and play.

All 12 countries of South America and their capitals

Every country in South America against its capital city, population and land area.
Flag Country Capital Population Area
Flag of Argentina Argentina Buenos Aires 45,851,378 2,780,400 km²
Flag of Bolivia Bolivia Sucre 12,581,843 1,098,581 km²
Flag of Brazil Brazil Brasília 212,812,405 8,515,767 km²
Flag of Chile Chile Santiago 19,859,921 756,102 km²
Flag of Colombia Colombia Bogotá 53,425,635 1,141,748 km²
Flag of Ecuador Ecuador Quito 18,289,896 276,841 km²
Flag of Guyana Guyana Georgetown 835,986 214,969 km²
Flag of Paraguay Paraguay Asunción 7,013,078 406,752 km²
Flag of Peru Peru Lima 34,576,665 1,285,216 km²
Flag of Suriname Suriname Paramaribo 639,850 163,820 km²
Flag of Uruguay Uruguay Montevideo 3,384,688 181,034 km²
Flag of Venezuela Venezuela Caracas 28,516,896 916,445 km²
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Frequently asked questions

How many countries are in this quiz?

This quiz covers all 12 entries in South America. Questions are drawn from the full set, and the complete list appears in the table on this page.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no sign-up and no login. Your score stays in your own browser and is never sent anywhere.

How are the wrong answers chosen?

Deliberately, not at random. Each question prefers flags that are genuinely confusable with the right answer, then countries from the same sub-region, so guessing by elimination does not work.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free with no limit on how many times you play.