Country–capital–currency questions appear in almost every general-awareness paper. You do not need every nation on Earth — you need the countries that actually get asked. This list focuses on India’s neighbours and the major economies, which together cover the large majority of questions.
India’s neighbours
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Islamabad | Pakistani Rupee |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Nepalese Rupee |
| Bhutan | Thimphu | Ngultrum |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Taka |
| Myanmar | Naypyidaw | Kyat |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo (Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital) | Sri Lankan Rupee |
| China | Beijing | Yuan (Renminbi) |
| Afghanistan | Kabul | Afghani |
| Maldives | Male | Rufiyaa |
Major world economies
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Washington, D.C. | US Dollar |
| United Kingdom | London | Pound Sterling |
| Japan | Tokyo | Yen |
| Russia | Moscow | Rouble |
| France | Paris | Euro |
| Germany | Berlin | Euro |
| Australia | Canberra | Australian Dollar |
| Canada | Ottawa | Canadian Dollar |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Dirham |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyal |
| South Africa | Pretoria (executive) | Rand |
| Brazil | Brasilia | Real |
Traps to watch
- Australia’s capital is Canberra, not Sydney — a favourite trick.
- Turkey’s capital is Ankara, not Istanbul; USA’s is Washington D.C., not New York.
- Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum, and Myanmar’s is the Kyat — the two most-missed currencies among India’s neighbours.
- Several countries share the Euro (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and more) — questions often test whether you know a country is in the Eurozone.
Tip: revise neighbours first (they are asked most), then the G7 and Gulf economies. Group by region so the capitals and currencies reinforce each other instead of being memorised in isolation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the currency of Bhutan?
The currency of Bhutan is the Ngultrum. The Indian Rupee is also accepted there.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney or Melbourne.
What is the currency of Myanmar?
The currency of Myanmar is the Kyat, and its capital is Naypyidaw.