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In the scenario of Government Exams, an understanding of countries, their capitals and currencies is crucial for aspirants. This knowledge forms an integral part of the general awareness section in various government exams like SSC, CGL, CHSL, UPSC, PCS, etc., particularly banking exams such as IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Grade B and NABARD.
What is capital & Currency?
Currency: Currency is issued by the government and accepted across the world for goods or services exchange, and debt payment. It is money used as a medium of exchange. There are different currencies for different countries and the value of currencies and also in different countries. A more general definition is that a currency is a system of money in common use within a specific environment over time.
Capital: The Capital is a city where a region’s government is located. Where government buildings are and where government leaders work. A region can be defined as a province, state, nation, or other political unit. At the country level.
Importance of Currency & Capital In Exam
As we all know General Awareness is the most important scoring section in all competitive exams. Countries and Capital are the most common scoring topics that are seen in almost all competitive exams. So it is advisable for all the aspirants to keep in mind all the capitals & currencies of different countries. In order to provide ease and convenience, we have provided a complete list of currencies of different countries with capital.
The “List of Countries, Capitals & Currencies 2024” provides up-to-date information on the world’s nations, serving as an essential resource for exam preparation. Here in the given table candidates can check the complete list of currencies of different countries with capitals 2024.
List Of Currency Of Different Countries With Capitals | ||||
Country | Capital | Currency | Continent | Additional Detail |
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Afghanistan | Kabul | Afghani | Asia | Landlocked country with diverse landscapes |
Albania | Tirane | Lek | Europe | Home to numerous ancient Roman ruins |
Algeria | Algiers | Dinar | Africa | The largest country in Africa by land area |
Andorra | Andorra la Vella | Euro | Europe | One of the smallest countries in Europe |
Angola | Luanda | New Kwanza | Africa | Rich in oil and diamond resources |
Antigua and Barbuda | Saint John’s | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Consists of two main islands and many smaller ones |
Argentina | Buenos Aires | Peso | South America | Birthplace of tango dance |
Armenia | Yerevan | Dram | Asia | One of the oldest Christian countries |
Australia | Canberra | Australian dollar | Oceania | World’s largest island continent |
Austria | Vienna | Euro (formerly schilling) | Europe | Known for classical music and architecture |
Azerbaijan | Baku | Manat | Asia | Known as the “Land of Fire” |
The Bahamas | Nassau | Bahamian dollar | North America | Comprises over 700 islands and cays |
Bahrain | Manama | Bahrain dinar | Asia | The island nation in the Persian Gulf |
Bangladesh | Dhaka | Taka | Asia | The world’s largest delta, formed by major rivers |
Barbados | Bridgetown | Barbados dollar | North America | Easternmost Caribbean island |
Belarus | Minsk | Belorussian ruble | Europe | Known for its Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park |
Belgium | Brussels | Euro (formerly Belgian franc) | Europe | Famous for its chocolates and waffles |
Belize | Belmopan | Belize dollar | North America | Home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world |
Benin | Porto-Novo | CFA Franc | Africa | Birthplace of Vodun (Voodoo) |
Bhutan | Thimphu | Ngultrum | Asia | Measures Gross National Happiness |
Bolivia | La Paz (administrative); Sucre (judicial) | Boliviano | South America | Has two capital cities |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo | Convertible Mark | Europe | Known for its cultural diversity |
Botswana | Gaborone | Pula | Africa | Home to large elephant populations |
Brazil | Brasilia | Real | South America | Largest country in South America |
Brunei | Bandar Seri Begawan | Brunei dollar | Asia | Small but wealthy due to oil reserves |
Bulgaria | Sofia | Lev | Europe | Oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name |
Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | CFA Franc | Africa | The name means “Land of Incorruptible People” |
Burundi | Gitega | Burundi franc | Africa | One of the smallest countries in Africa |
Cambodia | Phnom Penh | Riel | Asia | Home to Angkor Wat, largest religious monument in the world |
Cameroon | Yaounde | CFA Franc | Africa | Often called “Africa in miniature” for its geological diversity |
Canada | Ottawa | Canadian dollar | North America | Second largest country by total area |
Cape Verde | Praia | Cape Verdean escudo | Africa | Archipelago of 10 volcanic islands |
Central African Republic | Bangui | CFA Franc | Africa | Landlocked country in the heart of Africa |
Chad | N’Djamena | CFA Franc | Africa | Home to over 200 ethnic groups |
Chile | Santiago | Chilean Peso | South America | World’s longest north-south country |
China | Beijing | Chinese Yuan | Asia | The world’s most populous country |
Colombia | Bogota | Colombian Peso | South America | Second most biodiverse country in the world |
Comoros | Moroni | Franc | Africa | Archipelago in the Indian Ocean |
Republic of the Congo | Brazzaville | CFA Franc | Africa | Often confused with the larger Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Costa Rica | San Jose | Colón | North America | Known for its rich biodiversity and ecotourism |
Cote d’Ivoire | Yamoussoukro (official); Abidjan (de facto) | CFA Franc | Africa | World’s largest exporter of cocoa beans |
Croatia | Zagreb | Croatian | Europe | Known for its beautiful Adriatic coastline |
Cuba | Havana | Cuban Peso | North America | Famous for its cigars and vintage cars |
Cyprus | Nicosia | Euro | Europe | The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea |
Czech Republic | Prague | Koruna | Europe | Home to the world’s oldest functioning astronomical clock |
Denmark | Copenhagen | Danish Krone | Europe | Consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries |
Djibouti | Djibouti | Djiboutian franc | Africa | Strategic location at the entrance to the Red Sea |
Dominica | Roseau | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Known as “The Nature Island of the Caribbean” |
Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | Dominican Peso | North America | Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti |
East Timor (Timor-Leste) | Dili | U.S. dollar | Asia | One of the youngest countries in the world |
Ecuador | Quito | U.S. dollar | South America | Named after the equator which runs through it |
Egypt | Cairo | Egyptian pound | Africa | Home to the ancient Pyramids of Giza |
El Salvador | San Salvador | Colón; U.S. dollar | North America | Smallest Central American country |
Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | CFA Franc | Africa | Only African country where Spanish is an official language |
Eritrea | Asmara | Nakfa | Africa | Has over 1,000 km of coastline along the Red Sea |
Estonia | Tallinn | Estonia Kroon; Euro | Europe | The first country to use online voting in a general election |
Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | Birr | Africa | Only African country never colonized by a European power |
Fiji | Suva | Fiji dollar | Oceania | Composed of over 330 islands |
Finland | Helsinki | Euro (formerly markka) | Europe | Land of thousands of lakes and the Northern Lights |
France | Paris | Euro (formerly French franc) | Europe | World’s most popular tourist destination |
Gabon | Libreville | CFA Franc | Africa | Has 13% of its land dedicated to national parks |
The Gambia | Banjul | Dalasi | Africa | Smallest country in mainland Africa |
Georgia | Tbilisi | Lari | Asia | Known for its ancient wine-making tradition |
Germany | Berlin | Euro (formerly Deutsche mark) | Europe | Europe’s largest economy |
Ghana | Accra | Cedi | Africa | First sub-Saharan African country to gain independence |
Greece | Athens | Euro (formerly drachma) | Europe | Birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy |
Grenada | Saint George’s | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Known as the “Island of Spice” |
Guatemala | Guatemala City | Quetzal | North America | Home to numerous Mayan archaeological sites |
Guinea | Conakry | Guinean franc | Africa | Source of major rivers including the Niger |
Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | CFA Franc | Africa | One of the world’s poorest countries |
Guyana | Georgetown | Guyanese dollar | South America | Only English-speaking country in South America |
Haiti | Port-au-Prince | Gourde | North America | The first independent black republic in the world |
Honduras | Tegucigalpa | Lempira | North America | Has the second-largest coral reef in the world |
Hungary | Budapest | Forint | Europe | Known for its thermal baths and spas |
Iceland | Reykjavik | Icelandic króna | Europe | Land of fire and ice with active volcanoes and glaciers |
India | New Delhi | Indian Rupee | Asia | World’s largest democracy by population |
Indonesia | Jakarta | Rupiah | Asia | The world’s largest archipelagic state |
Iran | Tehran | Rial | Asia | Home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations |
Iraq | Baghdad | Iraqi Dinar | Asia | Ancient Mesopotamia, considered the cradle of civilization |
Ireland | Dublin | Euro (formerly Irish pound [punt]) | Europe | Known as the “Emerald Isle” for its lush greenery |
Israel | Jerusalem* | Shekel | Asia | Home to some of the world’s holiest sites |
Italy | Rome | Euro (formerly lira) | Europe | Famous for its art, architecture, and cuisine |
Jamaica | Kingston | Jamaican dollar | North America | Birthplace of reggae music |
Japan | Tokyo | Yen | Asia | Known for its unique blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology |
Jordan | Amman | Jordanian dinar | Asia | Home to the ancient city of Petra |
Kazakhstan | Nur Sultan | Tenge | Asia | World’s largest landlocked country |
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya shilling | Africa | Known for its diverse wildlife and safaris |
Kiribati | Tarawa Atoll | Kiribati dollar | Oceania | Comprises 33 coral atolls and isles |
North Korea | Pyongyang | Won | Asia | One of the most isolated countries in the world |
South Korea | Seoul | Won | Asia | Leader in technology and pop culture (K-pop) |
Kuwait | Kuwait City | Kuwaiti Dinar | Asia | One of the world’s smallest countries by land area |
Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | Som | Asia | Known as the “Switzerland of Central Asia” |
Laos | Vientiane | New Kip | Asia | Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia |
Latvia | Riga | Lats | Europe | Known for its Art Nouveau architecture |
Lebanon | Beirut | Lebanese pound | Asia | Home to some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities |
Lesotho | Maseru | Maluti | Africa | Entirely surrounded by South Africa |
Liberia | Monrovia | Liberian dollar | Africa | Founded by freed American slaves |
Libya | Tripoli | Libyan dinar | Africa | Home to the largest proven oil reserves in Africa |
Liechtenstein | Vaduz | Swiss franc | Europe | One of the world’s smallest countries |
Lithuania | Vilnius | Litas | Europe | Geographical center of Europe |
Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Euro (formerly Luxembourg franc) | Europe | One of the world’s smallest countries but has the highest GDP per capita |
Macedonia | Skopje | Denar | Europe | Birthplace of Alexander the Great |
Madagascar | Antananarivo | Malagasy Ariary | Africa | The fourth largest island in the world, known for its unique wildlife |
Malawi | Lilongwe | Kwacha | Africa | Home to Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Ringgit | Asia | Known for its diverse culture and rainforests |
Maldives | Male | Rufiyaa | Asia | Lowest-lying country in the world |
Mali | Bamako | CFA Franc | Africa | Home to the ancient city of Timbuktu |
Malta | Valletta | Euro | Europe | Known for its prehistoric temples and beautiful beaches |
Marshall Islands | Majuro | U.S. Dollar | Oceania | Composed of 29 coral atolls and 5 islands |
Mauritania | Nouakchott | Ouguiya | Africa | Last country in the world to abolish slavery (in 1981) |
Mauritius | Port Louis | Mauritian rupee | Africa | Known for its beaches, lagoons, and reefs |
Mexico | Mexico City | Mexican peso | North America | Home to ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations |
Federated States of Micronesia | Palikir | U.S. Dollar | Oceania | Composed of over 600 islands |
Moldova | Chisinau | Leu | Europe | Famous for its wine production |
Monaco | Monte Carlo | Euro | Europe | Second smallest country in the world |
Mongolia | Ulaanbaatar | Togrog | Asia | Home to the Gobi Desert |
Montenegro | Podgorica | Euro | Europe | Known for its rugged mountains and medieval villages |
Morocco | Rabat | Dirham | Africa | Home to the oldest university in the world |
Mozambique | Maputo | Metical | Africa | Known for its long Indian Ocean coastline |
Myanmar (Burma) | Nay Pyi Taw | Kyat | Asia | Home to thousands of ancient temples |
Namibia | Windhoek | Namibian dollar | Africa | Home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib |
Nauru | no official capital; government offices in Yaren District | Australian dollar | Oceania | The world’s smallest independent republic |
Nepal | Kathmandu | Nepalese rupee | Asia | Home to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak |
Netherlands | Amsterdam; The Hague (seat of government) | Euro (formerly guilder) | Europe | Known for its flat landscape of canals and tulip fields |
New Zealand | Wellington | New Zealand dollar | Oceania | Setting for “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy |
Nicaragua | Managua | Gold cordoba | North America | Largest country in Central America |
Niger | Niamey | CFA Franc | Africa | Named after the Niger River |
Nigeria | Abuja | Naira | Africa | Most populous country in Africa |
Norway | Oslo | Norwegian krone | Europe | Known for its fjords and midnight sun |
Oman | Muscat | Omani rial | Asia | One of the oldest independent states in the Arab world |
Pakistan | Islamabad | Pakistani rupee | Asia | Home to K2, the world’s second-highest mountain |
Palau | Melekeok | U.S. dollar | Oceania | Known for its beautiful marine life and rock islands |
Palestine | Ramallah, East Jerusalem | Palestine Pound | Asia | Includes the West Bank and Gaza Strip |
Panama | Panama City | Balboa; U.S. dollar | North America | Home to the famous Panama Canal |
Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | Kina | Oceania | One of the most culturally diverse countries in the world |
Paraguay | Asuncion | Guaraní | South America | The only country with a national flag that differs on its front and back |
Peru | Lima | Nuevo sol (1991) | South America | Home to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu |
Philippines | Manila | Peso | Asia | Composed of more than 7,000 islands |
Poland | Warsaw | Zloty | Europe | Birthplace of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus |
Portugal | Lisbon | Euro (formerly escudo) | Europe | One of the oldest nations in Europe |
Qatar | Doha | Qatari riyal | Asia | Has the world’s third-largest natural gas reserves |
Romania | Bucharest | Romanian Rupee | Europe | Home to the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s largest civilian building |
Russia | Moscow | Ruble | Europe/Asia | Largest country in the world by land area |
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwandan franc | Africa | Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills” |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Smallest sovereign state in the Americas |
Saint Lucia | Castries | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Only country named after a woman |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Kingstown | East Caribbean dollar | North America | Comprises 32 islands and cays |
Samoa | Apia | Tala | Oceania | First independent Polynesian nation |
San Marino | San Marino | Euro | Europe | One of the world’s oldest republics |
Sao Tome and Principe | Sao Tome | Dobra | Africa | Second-smallest African country |
Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyal | Asia | The world’s largest oil exporter |
Senegal | Dakar | CFA Franc | Africa | Westernmost country in mainland Africa |
Serbia | Belgrade | Serbian Dinar | Europe | Home to one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches |
Seychelles | Victoria | Seychelles rupee | Africa | An archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean |
Sierra Leone | Freetown | Leone | Africa | Known for its diamond resources |
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore dollar | Asia | City-state known for its modern architecture |
Slovakia | Bratislava | Euro | Europe | Has more than 6,000 caves |
Slovenia | Ljubljana | Slovenian tolar; euro (as of 1/1/07) | Europe | More than half of its total area is covered in forest |
Solomon Islands | Honiara | Solomon Islands dollar | Oceania | Comprises six major islands and over 900 smaller islands |
Somalia | Mogadishu | Somali shilling | Africa | Has the longest coastline on Africa’s mainland |
South Africa | Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judiciary) | Rand | Africa | The only country with three capital cities |
South Sudan | Juba | Sudanese Pound | Africa | World’s newest country, gained independence in 2011 |
Spain | Madrid | Euro (formerly peseta) | Europe | Second largest country in the European Union |
Sri Lanka | Colombo; Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative) | Sri Lankan rupee | Asia | Known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” |
Sudan | Khartoum | Sudanese Pound | Africa | Home to more pyramids than Egypt |
Suriname | Paramaribo | Surinamese dollar | South America | Most forested countries in the world |
Swaziland | Mbabane | Lilangeni | Africa | One of the last absolute monarchies in the world |
Sweden | Stockholm | Krona | Europe | Birthplace of the Nobel Prize |
Switzerland | Berne | Swiss franc | Europe | Known for its political neutrality and banking system |
Syria | Damascus | Syrian pound | Asia | Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities |
Taiwan | Taipei | Taiwan dollar | Asia | Known for its high-tech industry |
Tajikistan | Dushanbe | somoni | Asia | Over 90% of its territory is mountainous |
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam; Dodoma (legislative) | Tanzanian shilling | Africa | Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak |
Thailand | Bangkok | Baht | Asia | Only Southeast Asian countries never colonized by Europeans |
Togo | Lome | CFA Franc | Africa | One of the smallest countries in Africa |
Tonga | Nuku’alofa | Pa’anga | Oceania | Only monarchy in the Pacific |
Trinidad and Tobago | Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago dollar | North America | Birthplace of calypso music |
Tunisia | Tunis | Tunisian dinar | Africa | Site of ancient Carthage |
Turkey | Ankara | Turkish lira (YTL) | Europe/Asia | Straddles two continents |
Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | Manat | Asia | Home to the “Door to Hell,” a continuously burning gas field |
Tuvalu | Vaiaku village, Funafuti province | Tuvaluan Dollar | Oceania | One of the world’s smallest countries |
Uganda | Kampala | Ugandan new shilling | Africa | Called the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill |
Ukraine | Kiev | Hryvnia | Europe | Largest country entirely within Europe |
United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | U.A.E. Dirham | Asia | Federation of Seven Emirates |
United Kingdom | London | Pound sterling | Europe | Comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland |
United States of America | Washington D.C. | Dollar | North America | World’s largest economy by nominal GDP |
Uruguay | Montevideo | Uruguay peso | South America | Has the highest literacy rate in South America |
Uzbekistan | Tashkent | Uzbekistani sum | Asia | Doubly landlocked country |
Vanuatu | Port-Vila | Vatu | Oceania | Ranked as the world’s most ecologically efficient country |
Vatican City (Holy See) | Vatican City | Euro | Europe | Smallest independent state in the world |
Venezuela | Caracas | Bolivar | South America | Has the world’s largest proven oil reserves |
Vietnam | Hanoi | Dong | Asia | Known for its long history and diverse culture |
Yemen | Sanaa | Rial | Asia | Home to the ancient kingdom of Sheba |
Zambia | Lusaka | kwacha | Africa | Named after the Zambezi River |
Zimbabwe | Harare | United States dollar | Africa | Home to Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls |
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