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Nigeria

Nigeria, Abuja and travel details worth checking

Nigeria is in West Africa, and its capital is Abuja. A few reliable reference points help place the country; practical travel details need to be checked against current information.

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Iraq

Iraq’s Capital, Languages and Transport Details to Verify

Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, in Western Asia. Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani are among the country’s languages; the available information does not confirm current transport services.

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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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Mongolia

Mongolia: a first guide to orienting your trip

A brief guide to locating Mongolia in East Asia and starting to plan with realistic expectations: what we know and what to check before you go.

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Belgium

Belgium before your trip: Brussels, three languages and the euro

An introductory guide to Belgium: its capital, location in Western Europe, recorded official languages and currency.

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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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San Marino

San Marino’s location, capital, language and currency

A first look at San Marino: its location in southern Europe, capital, language and currency—and what remains to be checked before planning a trip.

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Monaco

Monaco’s location, language and currency for travel planning

A straightforward starting point for locating Monaco and distinguishing between travel details supported by the available evidence and those that need checking.

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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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Luxembourg

The capital, three languages and the euro in Luxembourg

A first guide to locating the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and keeping its capital, languages and currency in mind as you plan.

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Liberia

Liberia travel basics and the services to verify before booking

Liberia is in West Africa, and its capital is Monrovia. These pointers help you get your bearings and highlight what to check before planning your trip.

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