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Countries, Capitals and Currencies MCQs

Countries, Capitals and Currencies MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the nations of the world, covering their capitals, currencies, former names, intelligence agencies, parliaments and national symbols. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can build your world general knowledge one question at a time.

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About Countries, Capitals and Currencies MCQs

The core of this topic is world capitals and currencies, from Ankara and Yerevan to Minsk and Lome, along with the currencies of countries such as the Maldives. Questions on former names ask about places such as Ceylon and Saigon, and others cover countries that were once part of larger states, such as Kosovo. Further questions cover national institutions and symbols: intelligence agencies such as the CIA, MI6, RAW and Mossad, the names of national parliaments, international dialling codes, national animals and national days. Population, refugee and language questions also appear, so read the wording of each question carefully because some figures change over time.

Key facts to remember

  • Ankara is the capital of Turkey, while Istanbul is its largest city.
  • Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972.
  • Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976.
  • Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
  • Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and Minsk is the capital of Belarus.
  • The currency of the Maldives is the rufiyaa.

Exams that include Countries, Capitals and Currencies MCQs

Pakistan

  • CSS
  • PMS
  • PPSC
  • FPSC
  • SPSC
  • KPPSC
  • NTS

India

  • UPSC
  • SSC CGL
  • IBPS PO
  • RRB NTPC

Bangladesh

  • BCS
  • Bangladesh Bank AD
  • NTRCA

How to prepare for Countries, Capitals and Currencies MCQs

  1. Learn capitals and currencies region by region, for example the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, rather than alphabetically.
  2. Keep a separate list of old and new names of countries and cities.
  3. Use a map while revising so you link each country with its neighbours and region.
  4. Check the date of any question on population or refugees, since rankings can change.

Frequently asked questions

Which exams ask countries and capitals MCQs?

World general knowledge on capitals and currencies appears in CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC and NTS tests in Pakistan, in UPSC, SSC and IBPS exams in India, and in BCS and bank recruitment tests in Bangladesh.

What is the capital of Turkey?

Ankara is the capital of Turkey. It replaced Istanbul as the seat of government in 1923, when the Republic of Turkey was founded. Istanbul remains the country's largest city and its main commercial centre.

How can I remember world capitals and currencies?

Study one region at a time with a map, then practise MCQs on that region straight away. Group similar-sounding answers together, such as different kinds of dinar or dollar, and revise the ones you get wrong regularly.

Last reviewed October 2026