NepalStart with Kathmandu, Nepali and the rupee when planning Nepal
A first guide to locating Nepal in South Asia and identifying which basic facts are useful starting points—and which need current verification.
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Bangladesh
BangladeshBangladesh’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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Spain
SpainSpain’s location, Madrid, Spanish and the euro
The capital, language, currency and location offer a starting point for planning a trip to Spain; practical details need to be checked against up-to-date information.
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Palau
PalauPalau in Micronesia: Capital, Languages and Currency at a Glance
A first compass for getting your bearings in Palau: its region, Ngerulmud, the languages listed and the currency recorded in the available data.
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Argentina
ArgentinaArgentina at a glance: Buenos Aires, languages and currency
A first snapshot of Argentina’s location in South America, its capital, the languages on record and its currency. Practical travel details need to be checked against up-to-date sources.
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Qatar
QatarGetting your bearings in Qatar: Doha, Arabic and the riyal before you travel
A first snapshot to place Qatar in Western Asia and distinguish stable facts from travel information that needs to be checked for updates.
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Slovakia
SlovakiaSlovakia’s capital, language, currency and travel checks
Slovakia is in Central Europe, has no coastline and uses the euro. These reference points help you locate the country and make your first checks.
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Micronesia
MicronesiaThe 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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Rwanda
RwandaKigali, languages and currency in Rwanda: things to know before you go
A first guide to locating Rwanda in East Africa and getting to grips with the basics: its capital, languages and currency, plus what to check before travelling.
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Denmark
DenmarkGet to know Denmark through Copenhagen, Danish and the krone
Copenhagen, Danish and the Danish krone are three useful starting points when getting to know Denmark before planning a trip.
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Vanuatu
VanuatuPort Vila, Bislama and the vatu place Vanuatu in Melanesia
The capital, languages and currency offer a starting point for locating Vanuatu and preparing the checks needed before travelling.
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Somalia
SomaliaSomalia’s location, capital and transport details to verify
A first overview to help you locate Somalia, identify its languages and currency, and see which transport details need up-to-date verification.
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