NigeriaNigeria before you go: Abuja, the naira and flights to check
Nigeria is in West Africa, and Abuja is its capital. Use these as starting points for planning, and check flights and current services separately.
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North Korea
North KoreaNorth Korea and Pyongyang: A guide to the basics
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, a country in East Asia. These basic references help locate it and distinguish stable facts from details that need checking before travel.
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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau: location, languages and planning essentials
A first point of reference for locating Guinea-Bissau, getting to know its languages and currency, and checking transport information before you travel.
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Hungary
HungaryHungary: Budapest, Hungarian and the forint as key references
A first introduction to Hungary in Central Europe, with three key references to keep in mind: Budapest, Hungarian and the forint.
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Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso’s capital, French and the West African CFA franc
A first guide to Burkina Faso: its location in West Africa, its capital, French and its currency. Practical travel details need to be checked against current information.
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Belarus
BelarusMinsk and the basics for finding your bearings in Belarus
A first compass for getting your bearings in Belarus: where it is, its capital, and the languages and currency to know before planning a trip.
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Syria
SyriaCheck Syria’s flight status before planning a trip
An initial overview to help you get your bearings and check the essentials: Damascus, Arabic, the Syrian pound and whether flights are operating.
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Greece
GreeceGreece’s location, capital, language and currency
Greece is in southern Europe; Athens, Greek and the euro provide some initial reference points for planning your research.
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Georgia
GeorgiaGeorgia in Western Asia, with Tbilisi, Georgian and the lari
Tbilisi, Georgian and the lari offer three solid reference points for placing Georgia. The available information on air connections is historical, so check it before planning your trip.
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Dominica
DominicaRoseau, English and the East Caribbean dollar in Dominica
Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean. Roseau, English and the East Caribbean dollar are three useful reference points for getting your bearings.
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Latvia
LatviaRiga, Latvian and the euro for a first look at Latvia
A first compass for locating Latvia and preparing the checks you need before travelling: its capital, language and currency.
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Togo
TogoTogo: location, Lomé and essential travel information
Togo is in West Africa, and its capital is Lomé. French and the West African CFA franc are useful starting points; current flights and services should be checked.
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