It Takes Two - City Edition Trivia Quiz

Answer: Los Angeles

Los Angeles, popularly known as L.A. or LAX, is the largest city in the American state of California. The town that eventually grew into this city was originally named El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles which translates to 'The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels'.

It was named after Mary, the mother of Jesus. Best known for being the home of Hollywood, Los Angeles is also critical to trade and economy with its container port being one of the busiest in the world.

Answer: La Paz

The official name is Nuestra Señora de La Paz, which is commonly shortened to La Paz. It was named after Mary, the mother of Jesus, as "Our Lady of Peace". La Paz is the executive and legislative capital of Bolivia, while Sucre is the judicial and constitutional capital. Located at an elevation of around 3,650 meters, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world.

Answer: Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh was founded in the late 14th century. It is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. The city is home to many art deco structures dating back to the French colonial rule. Other tourist attractions are the Royal Palace and National Museum.

Answer: Cape Town

South Africa is the only country in the world to have three capital cities. Pretoria is the executive capital, Bloemfontein is the judicial capital, and Cape Town is the legislative capital. South Africa's largest city is an entirely different city called Johannesburg.

Located on the western coast of the country, Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa. It is also considered its oldest city, leading to the nickname of "Mother City". As the legislative capital, it is home to the South African Parliament.

Answer: Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is an important port city with its strategic location on the Baltic Sea. Historically it has held the position of the imperial capital of Russia. The city was founded in the early 18th century on the site of a prior Swedish fort. The establishment of this city is considered an important milestone in the growth of Russia as a major power. Named after Saint Peter, it was briefly renamed Petrograd and then Leningrad, before reverting to its original name in 1991.

Answer: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. Its name translates to 'good air'. The city is located on the shore of the Rio de la Plata. Casa Rosada is the official residence of the Argentinian President.

Answer: Quebec City

Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec in Canada. It is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. The city was founded in the early 17th century by French explorer Samuel de Champlain as a French settlement. The original city walls surrounding Old Quebec are still standing, making the city the only one with fortified walls north of Mexico on the continent.

Answer: St Andrews

St Andrews is located on the east coast of Fife in Scotland. In terms of size and population, it is not very significant. However, it is famous as the "Home of Golf" due to multiple factors. The Old Course of St Andrews Links is the most frequently used venue for The Open Championship, the oldest of the four major championships in the sport of golf.

It is also home to The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, which was established in 1754. For over 250 years, this club legislated the rules of the sport across most of the world.

Answer: Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It was founded in the late 19th century by Menelik II, the then Emperor of Ethiopia. After the emperor established his imperial palace in the city, Addis Ababa quickly rose in prominence. This continued after it became the capital of the independent country of Ethiopia.

Answer: Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It houses both the Malaysian Parliament and the residence of the country's monarch. The Petronas Towers are considered a symbol of the city, testifying to its fast economic growth and importance as a key city in Southeast Asia. Built in 1998, they held the position of the tallest buildings in the world till 2003, when the Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan surpassed their height.

They continued to be the tallest twin towers in the world for decades later.