WORLD CAPITALS
This city is the capital of the United Kingdom.
What is London?
You’ll find the Statue of Liberty in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
A red maple leaf appears on this country’s flag.
What is Canada?
Pizza and pasta originated here.
What is Italy?
This spring festival marks the Lunar New Year in China and is celebrated with red envelopes, fireworks, and family feasts.
What is the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)?
This capital sits on the Tiber River and is famous for the Colosseum.
What is Rome?
The Taj Mahal is located in this country.
What is India?
This country’s flag features a red circle on a white background.
What is Japan?
Tacos, mole, and tamales are staples of this cuisine.
What is Mexico?
This Mexican celebration honors deceased loved ones with marigolds, sugar skulls, and decorated altars.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This capital is the northernmost in the world.
What is Reykjavík?
Christ the Redeemer overlooks this Brazilian city.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
A white cross on a red field belongs to this European country.
What is Switzerland?
Dim sum is traditionally served in this region of China.
What is Canton (Guangdong)?
This Indian festival of lights features colorful rangoli, sweets, and fireworks, and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
What is Diwali?
This capital was formerly known as Edo.
What is Tokyo?
Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex in this country.
What is Cambodia?
This nation is the only one with a non-rectangular flag.
What is Nepal?
Injera, a sour flatbread, comes from this East African country.
What is Ethiopia?
This Japanese holiday, held in spring, is famous for hanami, the tradition of viewing cherry blossoms in bloom.
What is Sakura (Cherry Blossom Festival)?
This South American capital is the highest by elevation in the world.
What is La Paz?
Petra, carved into rose-colored rock, is in this Middle Eastern country.
What is Jordan?
This African country’s flag features a yellow star inside a green circle, on red.
What is Senegal?
Hákarl, fermented shark, is famously eaten in this Nordic country.
What is Iceland?
This West African and Caribbean harvest festival, rooted in Akan traditions, honors ancestors and is reflected in diaspora celebrations like Kwanzaa.
What is Homowo (or Yam Festival)?