Asian Cities by Map #1

I only had the map on the screen and didn't realise that the answers were given in alphabetic order. Duh

Interesting - I didn't know that was the spelling/pronunciation in French. In Arabic, it's Halab, so I think it's an interesting question how that extra syllable entered in English. Clearly, it's had long familiarity in English, since Shakespeare referenced it over 400 years ago near the end of Othello.

I'm French and I disagree with you Parinter (8 years later). This is the English section, we have to accept that French isn't suppose to work in here. It would make no sense that "Londres" works for "London". If every languages of the world have to be included, it's gonna be a pain in the ass for the quiz makers.

The only situation where it is acceptable is when the question refers to a French-specific aspect ("Normandie" and "Bretagne" instead of "Normandy" and "Britanny" for example).

Yes, kept thinking that was Naypyidaw or however the hell it's spelled. Between that and the capital of Sri Lanka, I'm screwed.

Ah, there we go..

Are you suggesting that there are more cities in Asia than these 40? Wow

probably because you can't really tell which of those it is on this map without zooming in..