The “Mandela Effect” Geography Test: Do You Know the REAL Capitals?

Quick: What is the capital of Australia? If you said “Sydney,” you just failed.

Many famous cities are mistaken for capitals because of their popularity. This test focuses only on the tricky ones. Can you score 100% where most travelers fail?

Common Mistake: Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, but Ankara is the capital. Similarly, Rio de Janeiro hasn’t been the capital of Brazil since 1960.