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Spain

Spain Before You Travel: Map, Capital and First Decisions

A first guide to locating Spain in Europe, identifying its basic reference points and knowing what to check before you travel.

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Congo

Brazzaville and essential facts about the Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville, French, Kikongo, Lingala and the CFA franc offer a starting point for locating the Republic of the Congo and beginning to plan a visit.

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Lithuania

Lithuania’s coastline, Vilnius and the basics for a first trip

A first introduction to Lithuania in Northern Europe, with three essentials to know before you go: Vilnius, Lithuanian and the euro.

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Rwanda

Rwanda’s location, Kigali, languages and currency

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa. These basic facts help put it on the map before you plan your trip.

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Denmark

Denmark’s location, Copenhagen and key details to check

Denmark is in Northern Europe. These reference points help distinguish the country from its capital and prepare for the first practical decisions.

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Laos

Vientiane and the basics for getting your bearings in Laos

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Vientiane, Lao and the kip offer three useful starting points; practical travel details need to be checked against current information.

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Namibia

Windhoek, currencies and transport checks for a Namibia trip

Namibia is in Southern Africa, and its capital is Windhoek. These references help place the country and highlight which practical details should be checked against up-to-date information.

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Palau

Palau in Micronesia and the facts to check before travelling

A first overview of Palau: its region, languages, currency and the place of Ngerulmud on the map.

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Barbados

Barbados: a Caribbean island and the key facts for getting your bearings

Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean. Its capital, language and currency are a useful starting point; transport details should be checked against up-to-date information.

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Switzerland

Switzerland’s location, capital, languages and currency

A first snapshot of Switzerland: its location in Western Europe, its capital, and the languages and currency to know when planning.

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Jamaica

Kingston, languages and the currency of Jamaica

Kingston, English, Jamaican Patois and the Jamaican dollar offer a few first points of reference when getting to know the country before planning a trip.

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Paraguay

Paraguay’s capital, languages, currency and travel checks

An introduction to Paraguay through its location, official languages and currency. Plus, what to check before planning your trip.

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