Beyond the capital

Practical guides

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan on the map: Ashgabat, languages and currency

A clear snapshot to locate Turkmenistan in Central Asia and distinguish the basic facts worth checking when planning a trip.

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Congo

Republic of the Congo: capital, languages and currency

A first introduction to the Republic of the Congo: its capital, location in Central Africa, and recorded languages and currency.

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Gabon

Gabon’s location, Libreville and details to check before travel

A first overview to help place Gabon in Central Africa and distinguish stable facts from details to check before travelling.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan in Central Asia, with Astana, Kazakh and Russian, and the tenge

A starting point for locating Kazakhstan in Central Asia and learning its capital, languages and currency before planning your route.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Start with the Map, Colombo and the Languages

A first guide to locating Sri Lanka in South Asia and reviewing the basics before choosing a route.

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São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip

A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.

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Albania

Tirana, the coast and the basics of Albania

Albania is in southeastern Europe, has a coastline and has Tirana as its capital. These basics are a starting point for planning; trip details need to be checked against current information.

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Burundi

Burundi’s location, capital, languages and currency for trip planning

Burundi is in East Africa and is landlocked. Gitega, French, Kirundi and the Burundian franc are useful starting points for getting your bearings.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s location, capital, language and currency

Capital, location, language and currency: a reliable starting point for planning a trip to Saudi Arabia and knowing what to check next.

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Bahamas

The Bahamas’ islands, Nassau and practical details to verify

A first point of reference for locating the Bahamas and identifying which basic facts are confirmed before planning your trip.

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Egypt

Egypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts

A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.

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Samoa

Samoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā

Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.

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