Beyond the capital

Identifiable view of Kigali, Rwanda's capital.

Kigali, languages and currency in Rwanda: things to know before you go

A first guide to locating Rwanda in East Africa and getting to grips with the basics: its capital, languages and currency, plus what to check before travelling.

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Abu Dhabi city view as a capital reference

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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: essential reference points for your trip

The capital, location, language and currency provide a starting point for planning; practical details require up-to-date sources.

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Serbia

Serbia on the map: Belgrade, language and currency

A first overview to help you locate Serbia and keep three essentials in mind before planning: its capital, Serbian and the Serbian dinar.

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Cameroon

Cameroon’s capital, official languages and currency for trip planning

Cameroon is in Central Africa, and its capital is Yaoundé. English, French and the Central African CFA franc are useful starting points for planning.

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Ecuador

Quito, Spanish and the dollar help you get your bearings in Ecuador

The capital, language and currency offer a starting point for locating Ecuador. What these details tell you—and what to check before planning your trip.

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Poland

Warsaw, Polish and the złoty as starting points for Poland

The capital, location, language and currency provide a reliable starting point for getting your bearings in Poland. Practical travel details should be checked against up-to-date sources.

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Brazil

Brazil’s capital, Portuguese and currency for trip planning

Brazil is in South America; Brasília, Portuguese and the real offer three useful starting points for planning a trip.

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Uganda

Uganda on the Map: Kampala, Languages and Currency

A first introduction to Uganda: its capital, region, listed languages and the currency to recognise before planning your trip.

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Indonesia

Getting your bearings in Indonesia: Jakarta, language and the rupiah

A first compass for locating Indonesia: its capital, recorded language and currency. Connections and travel conditions need to be checked against up-to-date information.

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Andorra

Andorra: Essential Facts for Planning a Trip

Andorra is a landlocked country in Southern Europe where Catalan is the official language. Its capital is Andorra la Vella and its currency is the euro.

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Honduras

Tegucigalpa, Spanish and the lempira: the basics of Honduras

Honduras is in Central America. Tegucigalpa is its capital, and Spanish and the Honduran lempira are practical starting points for getting your bearings.

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