World Capitals and Currencies: 40 Countries Quick Reference for GK Exams
A quick-reference table of 40 countries with their capitals and currencies, plus memory tricks. Useful for school GK, PPSC, FPSC, CSS and other competitive tests.
Capitals and currencies are a classic general knowledge topic in school quizzes and competitive exams. Use the table below as a quick reference, then test yourself with the questions at the end.
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40 Countries: Capital and Currency
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Tokyo | Yen |
| China | Beijing | Yuan (Renminbi) |
| India | New Delhi | Indian rupee |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Taka |
| Afghanistan | Kabul | Afghani |
| Iran | Tehran | Rial |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Saudi riyal |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | UAE dirham |
| Turkey | Ankara | Turkish lira |
| Egypt | Cairo | Egyptian pound |
| United Kingdom | London | Pound sterling |
| France | Paris | Euro |
| Germany | Berlin | Euro |
| Italy | Rome | Euro |
| Russia | Moscow | Ruble |
| United States | Washington, D.C. | US dollar |
| Canada | Ottawa | Canadian dollar |
| Australia | Canberra | Australian dollar |
| Brazil | Brasília | Real |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Nepalese rupee |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Ringgit |
| Switzerland | Bern | Swiss franc |
| Kenya | Nairobi | Kenyan shilling |
| Nigeria | Abuja | Naira |
| Qatar | Doha | Qatari riyal |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Kuwaiti dinar |
| Oman | Muscat | Omani rial |
| Jordan | Amman | Jordanian dinar |
| Iraq | Baghdad | Iraqi dinar |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Baht |
| South Korea | Seoul | Won |
| Vietnam | Hanoi | Dong |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Krona |
| Poland | Warsaw | Zloty |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Argentine peso |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Mexican peso |
| Morocco | Rabat | Moroccan dirham |
| Pakistan | Islamabad | Pakistani rupee |
| Spain | Madrid | Euro |
| Greece | Athens | Euro |
Tricks to Remember
- Not the biggest city: Canberra (not Sydney), Ottawa (not Toronto), Ankara (not Istanbul), Bern (not Zurich), Abu Dhabi (not Dubai), Abuja (not Lagos), Brasília (not Rio) and Washington, D.C. (not New York).
- Dinar countries: Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq. Riyal/rial countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Iran.
- Euro countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Greece all use the euro.
- Make flashcards of five countries a day and review them weekly.
Quick Test
- What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra)
- Which currency does Japan use? (Yen)
- Which country uses the Naira? (Nigeria)
- What is the capital of Turkey? (Ankara)
- Which country has Bern as its capital? (Switzerland)
Keep going with the general knowledge guide for competitive exams, GK about Pakistan and GK questions for kids.
Capitals and currencies can change, so for anything high-stakes, confirm with an up-to-date atlas or the country's official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad. Its currency is the Pakistani rupee.
Which capital cities are not the biggest city of their country?
Canberra, Ottawa, Ankara, Bern, Abu Dhabi, Abuja, Brasília and Washington, D.C. are common examples.
How can I memorise capitals quickly?
Group them (Gulf, Europe, Asia), use flashcards, and revise a few every day instead of cramming.
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