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Liechtenstein

Vaduz, German and the Swiss franc help you get your bearings in Liechtenstein

A landlocked country in Western Europe, with Vaduz as its capital, German as its language and the Swiss franc as its currency: useful starting points for planning a trip.

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Vietnam

Vietnam’s capital, language and currency, with flights to verify

Vietnam is in Southeast Asia; Hanoi, Vietnamese and the đồng offer a starting point for planning your travel research.

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Brunei

Brunei’s capital, currency and flight details to verify

A first guide to locating Brunei, checking its key facts and verifying transport information before you travel.

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Micronesia

Palikir and the basics of the Federated States of Micronesia

A first guide to locating the Federated States of Micronesia, distinguishing the country from the subregion and knowing which practical details to check.

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Egypt

Egypt’s location, capital and basic travel reference points

A first look at Egypt: its region, Cairo, Arabic and the Egyptian pound.

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Samoa

Samoa’s basic facts and the air connections to verify

Location, capital, languages and currency offer a starting point; air connections need to be checked against current information.

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San Marino

San Marino’s location, capital and details to check before travel

A small, landlocked country in southern Europe, surrounded by Italy: these basic reference points help you locate San Marino before planning your trip.

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Poland

Poland on the map: Warsaw, Polish and the złoty

A short guide to locating Poland in Central Europe and recognising three useful reference points before planning your trip.

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Djibouti

Djibouti before you travel: capital, languages and currency

Djibouti is in East Africa and shares its name with its capital. These key facts help you locate the country and identify practical details to check before setting off.

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Kuwait

Kuwait and Kuwait City: basic bearings

Location, capital, language and currency provide a clear starting point for placing Kuwait before planning a trip.

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Botswana

Botswana: getting your bearings with Gaborone as a starting point

Botswana is in southern Africa and is landlocked. Gaborone, English, Tswana and the pula offer useful starting points for planning.

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Myanmar

Naypyidaw, Burmese and the kyat put Myanmar on the map

Myanmar is in Southeast Asia. Naypyidaw, Burmese and the kyat are three useful starting points; practical details need to be checked against current information.

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