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Tonga

Tonga’s location, capital and travel details to check

A first guide to locating Tonga and getting the basics straight: its capital, languages and currency.

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Sweden

Stockholm, Swedish and the krona for a first trip to Sweden

A first compass for locating Sweden in Northern Europe and getting to grips with its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.

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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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Japan

Tokyo, Japanese and the yen: getting your bearings before a trip to Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Tokyo, Japanese and the yen offer three starting points for preparing your visit.

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Argentina

Argentina’s capital, languages and currency for a first orientation

A brief guide to Argentina before you start planning: where it is, its capital, and the languages and currency recorded in the available information.

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Madagascar

Madagascar’s capital, languages, currency and details to verify

A first guide to locating Madagascar, identifying its capital and understanding which basic details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Marshall Islands

Majuro and connections to verify in the Marshall Islands

A brief guide to locating the Marshall Islands, understanding Majuro’s role and knowing which practical details to confirm before travelling.

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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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Libya

Libya Before You Travel: Geography, Tripoli and Details to Verify

A first point of reference for locating Libya and its capital, with one key caveat: the information available does not confirm current travel services.

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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: reliable reference points for planning your trip

A first look at Sierra Leone: its location in West Africa, Freetown as its capital, and the basic facts that have been confirmed.

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Mexico

Mexico: reliable references to help you plan

A first overview to locate Mexico, identify key national reference points and know what information to verify before planning.

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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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