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India

India’s location, capital, languages and currency

A first point of reference for locating India in South Asia and identifying the basic details that can help you prepare for a trip.

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Ecuador

Ecuador before you go: locating Quito and planning thoughtfully

A first compass for finding your bearings in Ecuador and understanding which basic information is useful—and which details are best confirmed—before planning your trip.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina: capital, languages and currency at a glance

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These details about the country’s location, languages and currency offer a starting point, while practical travel arrangements should be checked against up-to-date information.

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Cambodia

Cambodia before your trip: capital, language and currency

Cambodia is in Southeast Asia, and its capital is Phnom Penh. Khmer and the currencies listed in national records offer a starting point; current practical details need to be checked.

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Seychelles

Victoria, languages and currency for a first trip to Seychelles

A starting point for locating Seychelles, identifying its languages and getting the basic currency information clear before you arrive.

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Albania

Albania’s location, capital, language and currency

A brief guide to locating Albania in southeastern Europe and keeping three useful reference points in mind before you plan: Tirana, Albanian and the lek.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Two islands and essential facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis

A short guide to locating the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, identifying its capital and getting the basic facts straight.

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Kazakhstan

Astana, languages and currency: an introduction to Kazakhstan

An initial reference for placing Kazakhstan and Astana, identifying the languages and currency listed in the available data, and understanding what practical information still needs to be confirmed.

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Uzbekistan

Tashkent, the soʻm and the languages of Uzbekistan

A first reference for locating Uzbekistan in Central Asia and learning about its capital, languages and currency before making plans.

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Ivory Coast

Côte d’Ivoire’s Gulf of Guinea coast and transport details to verify

A first point of reference for Côte d’Ivoire: its coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, Yamoussoukro, French and the West African CFA franc.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s Port Vila, languages and currency for a first trip

A brief guide to locating Vanuatu in Oceania, identifying its official languages and currency, and understanding which logistical details need up-to-date confirmation.

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Kenya

Kenya’s Nairobi, languages and transport details to verify

The capital, languages and currency are useful starting points when getting to know Kenya. Available data does not confirm current connections or services, so check those separately.

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