GK (Capitals and Currencies)

Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country in the Himalayan mountains. It is the political and economic center of Bhutan, housing the government, royal family, and important Buddhist monasteries. The city is known for its Buddhist monasteries and the Tashichho Dzong fortress.

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It is the cultural, economic, and political center of Jamaica, hosting important government buildings and the historic Port Royal area. The city is also known as the birthplace of reggae music.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and serves as the administrative center of the European Union and NATO. It is a major international diplomatic hub, hosting the headquarters of the EU and NATO. Brussels is also known for its historic architecture, chocolate, and being the center of European politics.

The Israeli new shekel (ILS) is the official currency of Israel. It is divided into 100 agorot. The shekel replaced the old Israeli shekel in 1986 at a ratio of 1000:1 due to hyperinflation. The currency is issued by the Bank of Israel and is used throughout Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Yangon is the capital city of Myanmar. While Naypyidaw was established as the administrative capital in 2005, Yangon remains the commercial capital and most widely recognized city in international contexts.

The Zambian Kwacha is the official currency of Zambia. It was introduced in 1968 to replace the Zambian pound and has undergone several redenominations since then.

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It is known for its historic canals, museums, and as the financial and cultural capital of the country.

Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. It is located in the southern part of the country near Lake Victoria, which is shared with Tanzania and Kenya.

The Dong is the official currency of Vietnam. It has been the country's currency since 1978 and is issued by the State Bank of Vietnam. One Dong is subdivided into 10 hao, though hao are no longer used.

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is the headquarters of the African Union and has been Ethiopia's capital since the late 19th century.

San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, it is the political and economic center of the country.

Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and serves as the country's economic, political, and cultural center.

The Krona is the official currency of Sweden. It has been Sweden's currency since 1873 and is issued by the Swedish central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, which is the world's oldest central bank.

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya. Located on the country's northwest coast on the Mediterranean Sea, it has been Libya's capital for centuries and is home to over a million people.

The Euro is the official currency of France and is used by 19 of the 27 European Union member states. France adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing the French Franc.

Cyprus uses the Euro as its official currency, having adopted it in 2008 when it joined the Eurozone. The Cypriot Pound was replaced at a fixed exchange rate.

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean coast. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, and Male is the capital of Maldives.

Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, an ancient city situated on the Tigris River. Tehran is the capital of Iran, Amman is the capital of Jordan, and Masqat (Muscat) is the capital of Oman.

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, formed by the unification of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube River. Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, Rome is the capital of Italy, and Dublin is the capital of Ireland.

Yemen uses the Yemeni Rial (Riyal) as its official currency. Dinar is used by several Middle Eastern and North African countries, Shekel is Israel's currency, and Rupee is used by South Asian countries like India and Pakistan.

Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, located on the northwest coast of the main island. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana, Havana is the capital of Cuba, and Prague is the capital of Czech Republic.

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, situated in the western part of the country. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, Vienna is the capital of Austria, and Canberra is the capital of Australia.

Damascus is the capital of Syria, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, and Tunis is the capital of Tunisia.

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, located in the northern part of the island. Monaco is a city-state in Europe, Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and Abuja is the capital of Nigeria.

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. Florida, Ohio, and Texas are all U.S. states, not the capital city. The District of Columbia was established as the federal capital.