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Uruguay

Uruguay’s location, Montevideo, language and currency

A clear starting point for locating Uruguay in South America and reviewing essential facts before planning your trip.

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Guinea

Guinea in West Africa and the flight details to verify

Guinea is in West Africa, and Conakry is its capital. These facts help you locate the country and identify which travel details still need to be confirmed.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s location, capital, language and currency

Capital, language, currency and location: confirmed reference points for getting your bearings before planning details that need to be checked.

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Mozambique

Maputo, Portuguese and the metical for a first look at Mozambique

Located in coastal eastern Africa, Mozambique has its capital in Maputo. This guide covers the essentials and flags the details to check before you travel.

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Angola

In Angola, Luanda, Portuguese and the kwanza help you prepare for your trip

Angola is in Central Africa, and its capital is Luanda. These basic reference points help you locate the country and identify what to check before setting off.

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Ireland

Ireland: a first orientation from Dublin

The capital, languages and currency are useful reference points for getting your bearings in Ireland before planning a trip.

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Moldova

Moldova, Chișinău and practical details worth checking

An introductory guide to locating Moldova, understanding Chișinău’s role and knowing which details to confirm before you set off.

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Sudan

Sudan, Khartoum and practical details to verify

Sudan is in North Africa, and Khartoum is listed as its capital. An introductory overview of its geography and languages, with transport information that should be checked for updates.

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Cuba

Cuba’s Caribbean Location, Capital and Travel Details to Verify

A first compass for locating Cuba, identifying its basic reference points and knowing which details to confirm before you set off.

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Mauritius

Mauritius and Port Louis: a geographic introduction

A brief guide to locating Mauritius in East Africa and getting your bearings with the essentials: Port Louis, languages and currency.

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Uganda

Kampala, English and Swahili: Getting Your Bearings in Uganda

A first guide to locating Uganda in East Africa and getting to know its basic points of reference before planning your trip.

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Djibouti

Djibouti before you travel: capital, languages and currency

Djibouti is in East Africa and shares its name with its capital. These key facts help you locate the country and identify practical details to check before setting off.

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