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Ukraine

Ukraine on the Map: Kyiv, Location and Points of Reference

A first fact sheet to place Ukraine in Eastern Europe and identify basic points of reference before researching a trip.

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Sierra Leone

Freetown and transport details to verify in Sierra Leone

A quick guide to Sierra Leone and its capital, Freetown, distinguishing stable reference information from details to check before you travel.

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Madagascar

A first look at Madagascar’s capital, languages and currency

A first compass for locating Madagascar, identifying its capital and understanding the basic facts that can help with initial planning.

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Yemen

Yemen, Sana’a and the travel details that still need checking

Yemen is in Western Asia; Sana’a is its capital, Arabic its recorded language, and the Yemeni rial its currency. What the available information can tell you—and what to check before making plans.

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Netherlands

Amsterdam, Dutch and the euro in the Netherlands

A first point of reference for planning: the Netherlands is in Western Europe, has a coastline and has Amsterdam as its capital. Dutch and the euro complete these essential facts.

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Sweden

Sweden’s location, capital, language and currency for trip planning

An initial reference point for locating Sweden in Northern Europe and getting the basic facts from the available research straight.

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United States

United States: basic reference points for planning a trip

An initial guide to the United States by region, capital, language and currency, with clear limits on what this information can help you plan.

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Haiti

Haiti in the Caribbean: Port-au-Prince and essential facts

An introductory guide to locating Haiti in the Caribbean, identifying its languages and currency, and knowing which practical details need to be checked against current information.

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Timor-Leste

Dili, Portuguese, Tetum and the US dollar in Timor-Leste

Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste. Portuguese and Tetum are the languages recorded for the country, and the currency listed in the sources is the US dollar.

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s capital, language and currency, with travel details to verify

A first look at Bangladesh: its capital, the language listed and its currency, with clear limits on what you should check before travelling.

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Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia in Oceania and its capital, Palikir

The Federated States of Micronesia lie in the subregion of Micronesia; Palikir, in Pohnpei State, is the capital. Here’s what this information confirms—and what to check before making plans.

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