Capital Cities Crossword

Name the capital cities from clues about their countries.

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				E
	M	A	D	R	I	D
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				I
		L	O	N	D	O	N
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			T	O	K	Y	O
L	I	M	A
			W
		P	A	R	I	S
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				M		O
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Across

Capital of Spain
Capital of the United Kingdom
Capital of Japan
Capital of Peru
Capital of France
Capital of Egypt

Down

Capital of Germany
Capital of Canada
Capital of Italy
Capital of South Korea

About Capital Cities

Capital cities serve as the seats of government for their countries and are often centers of culture, history, and commerce. Many capitals are their nation's largest city, though some countries chose smaller cities to serve as their political center.

Capital Cities Vocabulary

This crossword challenges students to name capital cities based on clues about their countries, landmarks, or cultural significance. Students must connect descriptions to the correct city, testing both geographic and cultural knowledge.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Turn this crossword into a team competition: divide the class into groups and see which team can complete it fastest. Then plot each capital on a world map together. The competitive element increases engagement while the mapping activity adds geographic context.

Printable Capital Cities Crossword Worksheet

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