MemoCapA list to get started
Here is a small group of capitals to discover or revisit. This is not the full list for Europe: MemoCap’s catalog includes 47 countries in this continent under its learning classification.
| Country | Capital |
|---|---|
| France | Paris |
| Belgium | Brussels |
| Germany | Berlin |
| Spain | Madrid |
| Italy | Rome |
| Portugal | Lisbon |
| Austria | Vienna |
| Ireland | Dublin |
| Greece | Athens |
| Norway | Oslo |
| Sweden | Stockholm |
| Finland | Helsinki |
Two languages, the same cities
Brussels is Bruxelles in French, Lisbon is Lisbonne and Vienna is Vienne. These are different names for the same cities. In MemoCap, the content follows your selected language, French or English.
Your turn: six questions without peeking
Read the question, try to recall the answer, then reveal it. After a break, you can try again in a different order.
1. What is the capital of Portugal?
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Lisbon
2. Brussels is the capital of which country?
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Belgium
3. What is the capital of Finland?
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Helsinki
4. Vienna is the capital of which country?
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Austria
5. What is the capital of Greece?
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Athens
6. Oslo is the capital of which country?
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Norway
What about the names you forget?
Choose the pairs that made you hesitate and revisit them in small groups. Our guide suggests a simple practice routine.
Where does this list come from?
These pairs come from MemoCap’s geographic catalog, checked on 1 October 2026. The sources and classification choices are documented on our Sources and data.