Beyond the capital

Tegucigalpa, Spanish and the lempira help situate Honduras

A first look at Honduras in Central America, with three basic points to know before planning: Tegucigalpa, Spanish and the lempira.

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Nepal

Nepal’s location, Kathmandu and the basics to check before travel

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. These reference points cover its capital, language and currency before you check up-to-date practical information.

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Central African Republic

Bangui and essential planning facts for the Central African Republic

An introductory guide to locating the Central African Republic, understanding Bangui’s role and identifying which practical details to confirm before planning a trip.

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia on the map: Addis Ababa and the basics for finding your bearings

A concise guide to locating Ethiopia in East Africa and understanding which details to check before planning your trip.

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Azerbaijan

Baku and the essentials for planning a trip to Azerbaijan

Baku is a useful starting point for getting your bearings in Azerbaijan. Language, currency and geography help frame the questions that call for up-to-date information.

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Ghana

Accra, English and the cedi: getting your bearings in Ghana

A first guide to locating Ghana in West Africa and getting the basic facts straight before planning your trip.

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Zambia

Zambia, with Lusaka as its capital and the kwacha as its currency

A first guide to locating Zambia, identifying its capital and knowing which basic details to check when planning a trip.

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Malta

Malta’s location, capital, languages and currency

A short guide to getting your bearings in Malta, identifying its official languages and preparing for the first travel decisions without taking changeable details for granted.

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Russia

Russia’s location, Moscow and practical details to verify before travel

Its capital, location, language and currency offer a basic framework for locating Russia. Transport information should be checked against current sources before making plans.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: essential reference points for planning your trip

A first compass for locating Saudi Arabia in Western Asia and identifying which details can help you start planning—and which need to be checked for updates.

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