Capitals of South America Puzzle: Geography Game
The Capitals of South America Puzzle is a free educational map game designed to help you memorise the primary administrative cities across the Neotropical region. Test your geographical knowledge in this interactive drag-and-drop city exercise! It is a brilliant tool for online lessons, interactive geography classes, and exciting homework assignments for students of all ages.
Major Cities of South America
South America is home to some of the most vibrant and historically rich capital cities in the world. From the coastal metropolis of Buenos Aires to the planned modernist architecture of Brasilia, these cities serve as the heartbeat of their respective nations. Studying these capitals provides insight into the diverse cultures, political structures, and economic importance of the continent.
In this interactive lesson, we study the capitals of the 14 most significant countries and territories in South America. Many of these cities are situated in extreme geographical locations, such as high-altitude Andean plateaus or along the massive coastline of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
How to play Capitals of South America Puzzle
The game features 14 movable "capital building" icons representing major cities. Your task is to drag and drop each icon onto its correct country on the map. When you grab an icon, the name of the capital will be revealed. If placed incorrectly, the icon will return to the starting area. The game is completed once all 14 capitals—including territories like the Falkland Islands—are firmly in place.
Knowledge Achievements:
Successfully place at least 3 capitals to earn +1 Knowledge Level on Planeta 42.
Difficulty Level: Medium.
Geographic Trivia
• The Highest Capital: Did you know that Quito (Ecuador) is the second-highest official capital city in the world? However, if you consider La Paz (Bolivia) as a capital—as it is the seat of government—it holds the world record for elevation. In this puzzle, we focus on Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia.
• Southernmost City: Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands and is one of the southernmost administrative centres on Earth, located in the cold, windswept South Atlantic.
• Planned Perfection: Brasilia was built from scratch in just 41 months in the late 1950s. Its "Pilot Plan" design by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa is shaped like an aeroplane or a bird, making it a masterpiece of modernist urban planning.
Class Subject: Capitals of the Neotropical Region
This learning game answers questions such as: Which is the capital of Peru? What is the capital of Suriname? Where is Asuncion located?
14 Capitals and Territories Included:
