Capitals of North America Puzzle: Geography Game
The Capitals of North America Puzzle is a free educational map game designed to help students master the administrative and political hubs of the continent. Featuring 14 major countries (plus Greenland), this interactive drag-and-drop exercise is perfect for learning the geography of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It serves as an excellent "Minute to win it" tool for online lessons, interactive classes, and exciting homework assignments.
Exploring North American Capitals
A capital city is the municipality enjoying primary status in a country, state, or region, usually as its seat of government. North America is the third-largest continent by area and boasts incredibly diverse political landscapes—from the icy reaches of Greenland's Nuuk to the tropical vibes of Panama City.
Learning these capitals is crucial for understanding global politics, historical colonization (as many cities show distinct European architectural and naming influences), and the modern economic centers of the Western Hemisphere.
How to play Capitals of North America Puzzle
At the start of the game, 14 movable pieces representing a capital building icon will appear on the left side of the screen. Drag and drop each capital icon into the correct country borders on the outlined map to the right. When a picture is grabbed, the name of the capital is revealed. If placed incorrectly, it returns to the starting tray to be placed again. The game ends when all 14 capitals are placed correctly!
Knowledge Achievements:
Place at least 3 capitals correctly to earn +1 Knowledge Level on Planeta 42.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Did you know?
• The Highest Capital: At an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet), Mexico City is the highest capital in North America and one of the highest in the world.
• The Oldest City: Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, founded in 1496, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.
• A Planned City: Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is a planned city. It was established by the Constitution to serve as the nation's capital and is not part of any U.S. state.
Class Subject: Capitals of North America
This fun geography class game answers questions such as: Which is the capital of Canada? Where is Belmopan located? What is the capital of Nicaragua?
All Capitals Included in the Game:
Washington, D.C.
United States
Santo Domingo
Dominican Rep.
