🏙️ CityGuess

A city is shown on the 3D globe with a fact — name it before time runs out.

Cities concentrate human achievement in stunning density. Tokyo houses 37 million people — more than the entire population of Canada. Shanghai has grown from a fishing village to 24 million in just a century. Cities are where culture, commerce, and creativity converge, and each has a unique character shaped by its geography.

CityGuess shows you each city's location on a 3D globe while testing your knowledge against the clock. With 15 questions in 60 seconds, you'll identify cities ranging from global capitals to economic powerhouses like Dubai, Mumbai, and Sao Paulo. Time bonuses reward quick recognition.

How to Play

• A city location is shown on the 3D globe with a marker
• The map auto-zooms to show the city's region
• A fact with country, population, and capital status is displayed
• Type the city name and press Enter to guess
• 15 questions in 60 seconds — time bonus for remaining seconds

Learning Tips

💡 Look for the country hint in the fact — it narrows options fast
💡 Non-capital cities included: NYC, Mumbai, Istanbul, Dubai
💡 Mega-cities (>20M): Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, Sao Paulo
💡 City names can repeat across countries — check the country hint

All 60 Cities

City	Country	Continent	Population	Capital?	Coordinates	Fact
Shanghai	China	Asia	26,300,000	No	31.2°, 121.5°	This global financial hub features the futuristic Pudong skyline and the historic Bund waterfront promenade.
Beijing	China	Asia	21,500,000	✓ Yes	39.9°, 116.4°	This capital city boasts a rich history spanning three millennia, home to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Delhi	India	Asia	16,800,000	No	28.7°, 77.2°	This massive metropolitan area in northern India features the historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque.
Istanbul	Turkey	Europe/Asia	15,400,000	No	41.0°, 29.0°	This historic transcontinental city, formerly known as Constantinople, bridges Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus.
Lagos	Nigeria	Africa	15,000,000	No	6.5°, 3.4°	This major financial center is the most populous city in Nigeria and a major hub for African music and cinema.
Karachi	Pakistan	Asia	15,000,000	No	24.9°, 67.1°	This coastal industrial center on the Arabian Sea is Pakistan's largest city and principal seaport.
Tokyo	Japan	Asia	14,000,000	✓ Yes	35.7°, 139.7°	This ultra-modern capital blends neon skyscrapers with historic temples and is the world's most populous metropolitan area.
Moscow	Russia	Europe	13,000,000	✓ Yes	55.8°, 37.6°	This historic capital features the iconic Red Square, the Kremlin, and the colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral.
Mumbai	India	Asia	12,500,000	No	19.1°, 72.9°	This financial powerhouse is India's most populous city and the heart of the Bollywood film industry.
Sao Paulo	Brazil	South America	12,300,000	No	-23.6°, -46.6°	This massive financial center is the most populous city in Brazil and South America.
Jakarta	Indonesia	Asia	10,600,000	✓ Yes	-6.2°, 106.8°	This bustling capital is the historic cultural center of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java.
Seoul	South Korea	Asia	9,700,000	✓ Yes	37.6°, 127.0°	This tech-forward capital blends modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways with ancient Buddhist temples and palaces.
Cairo	Egypt	Africa	9,600,000	✓ Yes	30.0°, 31.2°	This capital city set on the Nile River is famous for the Giza pyramid complex and the Egyptian Museum.
Mexico City	Mexico	North America	9,200,000	✓ Yes	19.4°, -99.1°	This high-altitude capital is built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
London	United Kingdom	Europe	8,980,000	✓ Yes	51.5°, -0.1°	This historic capital on the River Thames features Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace.
New York	United States	North America	8,336,000	No	40.7°, -74.0°	This city is the largest in the USA, famous for Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty.
Bangkok	Thailand	Asia	8,300,000	✓ Yes	13.7°, 100.5°	This vibrant capital is famous for its ornate shrines, lively street life, and the historic Grand Palace.
Riyadh	Saudi Arabia	Asia	7,600,000	✓ Yes	24.7°, 46.7°	This capital city is the main financial hub of Saudi Arabia, situated on a desert plateau in the center of the country.
Hong Kong	China	Asia	7,400,000	No	22.3°, 114.2°	This vibrant harbor city is a global financial center defined by its high density of skyscrapers and Victoria Peak views.
Singapore	Singapore	Asia	5,600,000	✓ Yes	1.3°, 103.8°	This global financial center is an island city-state famous for its Marina Bay Sands, supertrees, and strict cleanliness.
Sydney	Australia	Oceania	5,300,000	No	-33.9°, 151.2°	This harbor city is famous for its iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and sandy Bondi Beach.
Melbourne	Australia	Oceania	5,000,000	No	-37.8°, 145.0°	This coastal capital is known for its coffee culture, historic laneways, and vibrant arts and sports scenes.
Cape Town	South Africa	Africa	4,600,000	No	-33.9°, 18.4°	This port city is famous for the dramatic Table Mountain, Cape Point, and historical prison museum on Robben Island.
Johannesburg	South Africa	Africa	4,400,000	No	-26.2°, 28.0°	South Africa's biggest city and commercial hub, this metropolis began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement.
Nairobi	Kenya	Africa	4,400,000	✓ Yes	-1.3°, 36.8°	This capital city is famous for its unique national park that borders the city, containing free-roaming wildlife.
Los Angeles	United States	North America	3,822,000	No	34.1°, -118.2°	This coastal metropolis is the center of the nation's film and television industry, home to Hollywood.
Berlin	Germany	Europe	3,670,000	✓ Yes	52.5°, 13.4°	This capital city is known for its artistic scene, modern landmarks, and historic remnants like the Berlin Wall.
Madrid	Spain	Europe	3,300,000	✓ Yes	40.4°, -3.7°	This capital is home to the elegant Royal Palace and the Prado Museum housing masterpieces by European artists.
Dubai	United Arab Emirates	Asia	3,300,000	No	25.2°, 55.3°	This futuristic desert city is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
Buenos Aires	Argentina	South America	3,000,000	✓ Yes	-34.6°, -58.4°	This cosmopolitan capital features European-style architecture, colorful neighborhoods like La Boca, and is the birthplace of tango.
Toronto	Canada	North America	2,930,000	No	43.7°, -79.4°	This dynamic metropolis is the largest city in Canada, dominated by the iconic CN Tower.
Rome	Italy	Europe	2,800,000	✓ Yes	41.9°, 12.5°	This ancient capital features historic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the nearby Vatican City.
Chicago	United States	North America	2,700,000	No	41.9°, -87.6°	This major American city on Lake Michigan is famed for its bold architecture, deep-dish pizza, and Millennium Park.
Houston	United States	North America	2,300,000	No	29.8°, -95.4°	This sprawling Texas metropolis is closely linked with Space Center Houston, the astronaut training and flight control complex.
Paris	France	Europe	2,100,000	✓ Yes	48.9°, 2.3°	This global center for art and fashion is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the River Seine.
Vienna	Austria	Europe	1,900,000	✓ Yes	48.2°, 16.4°	This capital city on the Danube River is famed for its imperial palaces and rich artistic and musical legacy.
Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	Asia	1,800,000	✓ Yes	3.1°, 101.7°	This capital city is dominated by the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world.
Manila	Philippines	Asia	1,800,000	✓ Yes	14.6°, 121.0°	This bayfront capital is famous for its historic walled city, Intramuros, and bustling harbor.
Montreal	Canada	North America	1,780,000	No	45.5°, -73.6°	This large French-speaking metropolis is set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and features historic Old Montreal.
Philadelphia	United States	North America	1,600,000	No	40.0°, -75.2°	This historic city is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Phoenix	United States	North America	1,600,000	No	33.4°, -112.1°	This capital of Arizona is known for its year-round sun, desert temperatures, and multi-city metropolitan area.
Barcelona	Spain	Europe	1,600,000	No	41.4°, 2.2°	This Mediterranean city is famous for its unique modernist architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí, including the Sagrada Família.
Auckland	New Zealand	Oceania	1,600,000	No	-36.8°, 174.8°	This harbor city is the largest in New Zealand, known as the 'City of Sails' and dominated by the Sky Tower.
Munich	Germany	Europe	1,500,000	No	48.1°, 11.6°	This Bavarian capital is famous for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and historic Marienplatz square.
Milan	Italy	Europe	1,400,000	No	45.5°, 9.2°	This global fashion and design capital features the magnificent Duomo cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' mural.
Prague	Czechia	Europe	1,300,000	✓ Yes	50.1°, 14.4°	This capital, bisected by the Vltava River, is known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and features the historic Charles Bridge.
Stockholm	Sweden	Europe	975,000	✓ Yes	59.3°, 18.1°	This capital is built on 14 islands connected by more than 50 bridges, featuring the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan.
Amsterdam	Netherlands	Europe	870,000	✓ Yes	52.4°, 4.9°	This European capital is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses with gabled facades.
San Francisco	United States	North America	808,000	No	37.8°, -122.4°	This hilly peninsula city is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and the historic Alcatraz Island.
Seattle	United States	North America	737,000	No	47.6°, -122.3°	This Pacific Northwest hub is surrounded by water and evergreen forests, featuring the iconic Space Needle.
Boston	United States	North America	675,000	No	42.4°, -71.1°	One of the oldest cities in the USA, this historic hub is famous for its Freedom Trail and prestigious universities like Harvard.
Vancouver	Canada	North America	675,000	No	49.3°, -123.1°	This bustling west coast seaport is surrounded by mountains, featuring a thriving film industry and Stanley Park.
Athens	Greece	Europe	664,000	✓ Yes	38.0°, 23.7°	This ancient capital features iconic 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis citadel and the Parthenon temple.
Copenhagen	Denmark	Europe	600,000	✓ Yes	55.7°, 12.6°	This capital is famous for its colorful Nyhavn harbor, the Little Mermaid statue, and the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
Dublin	Ireland	Europe	544,000	✓ Yes	53.3°, -6.3°	This capital city situated on the River Liffey is famous for its rich literary history and the historic Trinity College library.
Lisbon	Portugal	Europe	505,000	✓ Yes	38.7°, -9.1°	This hilly, coastal capital is famous for its historic pastel-colored buildings, traditional Fado music, and tram cars.
Tel Aviv	Israel	Asia	460,000	No	32.1°, 34.8°	This Mediterranean beach city is known for its vibrant nightlife, Bauhaus architecture, and high-tech startup sector.
Miami	United States	North America	440,000	No	25.8°, -80.2°	This international hub in southeastern Florida is known for its beaches, Cuban cultural influence, and Art Deco architecture.
Zurich	Switzerland	Europe	415,000	No	47.4°, 8.5°	This banking and financial center lies at the north end of Lake Zurich, famed for its clean streets and high quality of life.
Geneva	Switzerland	Europe	200,000	No	46.2°, 6.1°	This global hub for diplomacy is situated on Lake Geneva, hosting the headquarters of the Red Cross and the United Nations.