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Capitals and Currencies is an important GK topic covering the capital city and official currency of every country. For example, France-Paris-Euro, Japan-Tokyo-Yen, USA-Washington DC-Dollar, China-Beijing-Yuan. This topic is frequently asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, Bank PO, and Railway competitive exams.
Important Asian countries capitals and currencies: India-New Delhi-Rupee, China-Beijing-Yuan, Japan-Tokyo-Yen, Pakistan-Islamabad-Pakistani Rupee, Bangladesh-Dhaka-Taka, Sri Lanka-Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte-Rupee, Nepal-Kathmandu-Nepalese Rupee, Myanmar-Naypyidaw-Kyat. These are important for SSC and UPSC exams.
Important European countries capitals and currencies: Germany-Berlin-Euro, France-Paris-Euro, UK-London-Pound Sterling, Italy-Rome-Euro, Spain-Madrid-Euro, Russia-Moscow-Ruble, Switzerland-Bern-Swiss Franc, Sweden-Stockholm-Swedish Krona. Knowledge of European capitals is important for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL exams.
Countries using Euro as their official currency (Eurozone): Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Greece, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and others - total 20 EU member states. The Euro was introduced in 1999 and became physical currency in 2002. This is an important question for banking and SSC exams.
Important African capitals: Egypt-Cairo, South Africa-Pretoria (executive), Nigeria-Abuja, Kenya-Nairobi, Ethiopia-Addis Ababa, Tanzania-Dodoma, Morocco-Rabat, Ghana-Accra, Uganda-Kampala, Zimbabwe-Harare. African capitals and currencies are commonly asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, and RRB NTPC exams.
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