Apart from India Rupee also works in these countries: When we hear the word ‘Rupee’, the first picture of Indian currency comes to our mind. It is an integral part of India’s economy and our daily life. But do you know that there are many countries around the Indian subcontinent and around it where ‘rupee’ is used as an official currency? This may be surprising to hear, but it is an interesting story of our historical and cultural relations.
Come, know which are the 5 countries besides India where the rupee runs:
1. Indonesia: Not the rupee, but the country of ‘Rupia’
In Indonesia, ‘Rupiah’ does not ‘Rupee’, not ‘Rupee’. This name is directly derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Rupyakam’, which means silver coin. This reflects centuries -old cultural and business relations between India and Indonesia. Interestingly, notes in Indonesia often have pictures of historical and mythology, which are very similar to Indian culture.
2. Nepal: Neighboring country too ,Rupee,
One of India’s closest neighboring countries, Nepal also has ‘rupee’ official currency. Nepali rupee is directly associated with Indian rupee. Due to the open border between Nepal and India, this equality is very helpful in the trade and movement of people of both countries. The exchange rate between Nepali rupee (NPR) and Indian rupee (INR) is fixed, making it easier for citizens of both countries to make transactions.
3. Bhutan: Indian rupee is also acceptable
Bhutan has its own currency ‘Nagultrum’. However, the Indian rupee is also widely used in Bhutan and is accepted almost everywhere. Bhutan’s economy largely depends on India and has strong trade relations between the two countries. This is the reason that the government of Bhutan has given the Indian rupee equal to its currency.
4. Maldives: Use of ‘Rufia’
The country of beautiful islands located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives also uses the word ‘rupee’ in its name. The currency here is called ‘rufiyaa’. The name is also inspired by the Indian rupee and tells the story of the historical business relations of the two countries. In Maldives too, using Indian rupees is somewhat convenient for Indian tourists, although the official currency there is roof.
5. Sri Lanka: ‘Sri Lanka Rupee’ trend
Another sea neighbor of India, Sri Lanka also runs ‘Sri Lanka Rupee’. The history of Sri Lankan rupee is also associated with the British colonial period, when the influence of the Indian rupee was throughout the region. Even today, commercial and cultural relations between the two countries are very strong, and this name of the currency serves as a link to those relationships.
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