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Capitals That Start With D

There are 9 capital cities that start with D: Dakar (Senegal), Damascus (Syria), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dili (Timor-Leste), Djibouti (Djibouti), Dodoma (Tanzania), Doha (Qatar), Dublin (Ireland), and Dushanbe (Tajikistan).

All 9 capitals that start with D

Capital Country
Dakar Flag of Senegal Senegal Africa
Damascus Flag of Syria Syria Asia
Dhaka Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh Asia
Dili Flag of Timor-Leste Timor-Leste Asia
Djibouti Flag of Djibouti Djibouti Africa
Dodoma Dodoma is the official capital; Dar es Salaam is the largest city and main port. Flag of Tanzania Tanzania Africa
Doha Flag of Qatar Qatar Asia
Dublin Flag of Ireland Ireland Europe
Dushanbe Flag of Tajikistan Tajikistan Asia

Official national capitals of the 195 countries on Quiz Zoomies. Countries with a second capital or a disputed one carry a note.

Facts about capitals that start with D

  • Asia has the most of them, with 5 of the 9.
  • Damascus (Syria) is one of the longest names on the list.
  • Country and capital both start with D: Djibouti.
  • Djibouti has nearly the same name as its country.
  • Other capitals and seats of government that start with D: Dar es Salaam (largest city and former capital of Tanzania).

Quiz: capitals that start with D

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Capitals That Start With D Quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many capital cities start with D?

9 capitals start with D: Dakar (Senegal), Damascus (Syria), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dili (Timor-Leste), Djibouti (Djibouti), Dodoma (Tanzania), Doha (Qatar), Dublin (Ireland), and Dushanbe (Tajikistan).

Is Dakar the only capital that starts with D?

No. Dakar is one of 9 capitals that start with D; the others are Damascus, Dhaka, Dili, Djibouti, Dodoma, Doha, Dublin, and Dushanbe.

Which continent has the most capitals that start with D?

Asia, with 5: Damascus, Dhaka, Dili, Doha, and Dushanbe.

Which countries have a capital that starts with D?

Senegal, Syria, Bangladesh, Timor-Leste, Djibouti, Tanzania, Qatar, Ireland, and Tajikistan.

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