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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Colombo and the basics to know before your trip

A first look at Sri Lanka’s location in South Asia, its capital, official languages and recorded currency.

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Pakistan

Pakistan’s location, its capital and practical facts

A first guide to locating Pakistan in South Asia and distinguishing country-level facts from those specific to Islamabad.

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India

India before your trip: capital, languages and currency

A first snapshot to place India in South Asia and identify the details worth checking when planning your trip.

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Mauritania

Mauritania on the map: a first guide for your trip

A brief guide to locating Mauritania, identifying its capital and clarifying which practical details are supported before you plan.

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Botswana

Gaborone, English, Tswana and the pula in Botswana

A first look at Botswana based on confirmed information: its location in southern Africa, its capital, its languages and its currency.

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Norway

Norway Before You Travel: Location, Languages and Currency

Norway is in Northern Europe; Oslo, its languages and the Norwegian krone are useful starting points for planning.

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Venezuela

Venezuela on the map: a first geographical overview

A brief guide to locating Venezuela in South America and the Caribbean, recognising Caracas as its capital, and knowing which practical details to check before travelling.

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Türkiye

Türkiye on the map: essential facts for planning your trip

A quick introduction to Türkiye’s location in Western Asia and the checks to make before settling on an itinerary.

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Tuvalu

Tuvalu travel facts and details to verify before a trip

Tuvalu is an island country in Polynesia, with Funafuti as its capital. Recorded languages and currencies offer a starting point for planning; flights and services need up-to-date verification.

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Montenegro

Podgorica, the euro and travel details to check in Montenegro

The capital, location, language and currency are a reliable starting point for getting to know Montenegro before checking practical details.

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Brunei

Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan, Malay and the national currency

Brunei is in Southeast Asia, and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Malay is the recorded language, and the Brunei dollar is the national currency.

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Nigeria

Nigeria, Abuja and travel details worth checking

Nigeria is in West Africa, and its capital is Abuja. A few reliable reference points help place the country; practical travel details need to be checked against current information.

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