Geography Quiz Arcade

Middle East Map Quiz โ€” Countries & Capitals

Test your Middle East geography. Click the country on the map, match capitals, and learn the region's 17 nations.

โ–ถ Play now: Middle East Map Quiz โ€” a zoomed map of the region, every country asked once.

The Middle East map quiz covers the 17 countries that make up the region โ€” one of the most politically and culturally important parts of the world.

The 17 countries of the Middle East

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey, Cyprus, and Egypt (sometimes grouped as MENA).

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Key capitals to remember

  • Saudi Arabia โ†’ Riyadh
  • Iran โ†’ Tehran
  • Iraq โ†’ Baghdad
  • Israel โ†’ Jerusalem (recognized capital, though status is disputed)
  • Jordan โ†’ Amman
  • UAE โ†’ Abu Dhabi (not Dubai!)
  • Qatar โ†’ Doha
  • Lebanon โ†’ Beirut

Common map-quiz mistakes

  • Confusing UAE and Oman on the map
  • Assuming Dubai is the UAE capital
  • Missing Bahrain (it's an island โ€” easy to skip)
  • Mixing up Yemen and Saudi Arabia's southern border

Study tips

Print a blank Middle East map and quiz yourself weekly. Pair it with our Click the Country game for spaced repetition.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries are in the Middle East?

17 countries in the traditional definition, or ~22 when including all of North Africa (MENA).

What is the capital of UAE?

Abu Dhabi is the capital โ€” not Dubai, which is the largest city.

Is Turkey in the Middle East?

Geographically most of Turkey is in Asia (Anatolia); politically it's often grouped with Europe. Many maps include it in Middle East regional quizzes.

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