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Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, a country in East Asia. These basic references help locate it and distinguish stable facts from details that need checking before travel.
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Practical guidesA first point of reference for locating Guinea-Bissau, getting to know its languages and currency, and checking transport information before you travel.
Read guide →A first introduction to Hungary in Central Europe, with three key references to keep in mind: Budapest, Hungarian and the forint.
Read guide →A first guide to Burkina Faso: its location in West Africa, its capital, French and its currency. Practical travel details need to be checked against current information.
Read guide →A first compass for getting your bearings in Belarus: where it is, its capital, and the languages and currency to know before planning a trip.
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Practical guidesAn initial overview to help you get your bearings and check the essentials: Damascus, Arabic, the Syrian pound and whether flights are operating.
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Practical guidesGreece is in southern Europe; Athens, Greek and the euro provide some initial reference points for planning your research.
Read guide →Tbilisi, Georgian and the lari offer three solid reference points for placing Georgia. The available information on air connections is historical, so check it before planning your trip.
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Practical guidesDominica is an island country in the Caribbean. Roseau, English and the East Caribbean dollar are three useful reference points for getting your bearings.
Read guide →A first compass for locating Latvia and preparing the checks you need before travelling: its capital, language and currency.
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Practical guidesTogo is in West Africa, and its capital is Lomé. French and the West African CFA franc are useful starting points; current flights and services should be checked.
Read guide →A first compass for locating Pakistan, identifying its capital, and keeping its language and currency in mind before planning.
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North Korea
Guinea-Bissau
Hungary
Burkina Faso
Belarus
Syria
Greece
Georgia
Dominica
Latvia
Togo
Pakistan