Top Ten Hardest Country Capital Cities to Remember

The Top Ten
1 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Sri Lanka)

Yup, it took me so leg to memorise this!

Trying saying that 3 times fast...

What is this the capital of?

Easier than some...

2 Nuku'alofa (Tonga)
3 Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
4 Ngerulmud (Palau)
5 Bujumbura (Burundi)

Actually this one is easy. However, the capital of Burundi changed to Gitega recently, which some might not remember despite it being shorter.

6 Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

It took me 5 minutes to remember this name!..

Took me 8 times to get it right!

7 Nouakchott (Mauritania)
8 Funafuti (Tuvalu)
9 Ljubljana (Slovenia) Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, nestled along the Ljubljanica River. The city features a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and modern architectures, symbolized by landmarks such as the Triple Bridge and Ljubljana Castle. It's known for its environmental initiatives, including a focus on sustainable public transport and green spaces. Ljubljana is a lively city with numerous festivals, a bustling food scene, and a growing reputation as a startup hub. The city's University of Ljubljana is one of the largest in Europe, contributing to a youthful and dynamic atmosphere.

If I didn't know any better I would've thought that they missed a few vowels here and there...

Can only be pronounced by aliens and slavs, which are also aliens

10 Jakarta (Indonesia) Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, situated on the northwestern coast of the island of Java. Known for its skyscrapers, modern infrastructure, and a myriad of shopping malls, the city serves as Indonesia's economic, political, and cultural hub. Due to its strategic location, Jakarta has a mix of multiple ethnicities and cultures, which is reflected in its cuisine, language, and festivals. Despite its rapid urbanization, Jakarta still retains pockets of traditional Indonesian culture, visible in areas like Kota Tua.

This looks easy to remember

Its too easy to remember

The Contenders
11 Ashgabat (Turkmenistan)
12 Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
13 Naypydaw (Myanmar)

Now I think that this is fake. Just now I wrote the correct capital of Sri Lanka and again. The capital of Myanmar is yangon.

14 Dushanbe (Tajikistan)
15 Mogadishu (Somalia)
16 N'Djamena (Chad)
17 Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
18 Astana (Kazakhstan)
19 Reykjavik (Iceland)
20 Vilnius (Lithuania) Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, located in the southeastern part of the country. The city is famous for its diverse architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brimming with churches, palaces, and museums. Vilnius has a strong educational background, being home to the oldest university in the Baltic states, Vilnius University. It's a cosmopolitan city with a mix of cultures and languages, reflecting its complicated history of foreign rule and independence.
21 Paris (France) Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an area of 105 square kilometres and an official estimated population of 2,140,526 residents as of 1 January 2019. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts. Paris is a major railway, highway and air-transport hub served by two international airports: Paris–Charles de Gaulle (the second busiest airport in Europe) and Paris–Orly. Opened in 1900, the city's subway system, the Paris Métro, serves 5.23 million passengers daily.

So Easy

Who does not know this.

This is very easy to remember

The worst name to remember

22 Antananarivo (Madagascar)
23 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is situated in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley. Known as the political and commercial heart of the country, it's marked by significant cultural artifacts, including the National Museum, which houses the ancient hominid fossil "Lucy." The bustling Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market, and the grand Holy Trinity Cathedral reflect the city's diversity... read more
24 Ottawa (Canada) Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario.

What do you think of when you hear Canadian Cities? Toronto? Montreal? Vancouver? Well sorry, none of thoes are capital, it's the trans-provincial of Ottawa

25 Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) The capital of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby is located on the southern coast of the country's mainland. With its proximity to the Coral Sea, the city serves as the primary port for Papua New Guinea. Known for its diverse population comprised of over 800 ethnic groups, Port Moresby is a melting pot of traditions and cultures. The city is home to various museums, art galleries, and markets that showcase indigenous crafts and histories, such as the National Museum and Art Gallery.
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