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Colombia’s location, capital, language and currency

A first snapshot to locate Colombia in South America and keep its capital, language and currency in mind as you begin planning.

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New Zealand

New Zealand: capital, languages and currency to help you plan

A first point of reference for locating New Zealand and learning its capital, languages and currency before planning your trip.

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Iceland

Iceland at a glance: geography, language and currency

A first overview to help you place Iceland on the map and get a few basic reference points before planning your trip.

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Austria

Austria: location, German and the euro to get your bearings before travelling

A first point of reference for locating Austria in Central Europe and learning its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.

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Ecuador

Quito, Spanish and the dollar help you get your bearings in Ecuador

The capital, language and currency offer a starting point for locating Ecuador. What these details tell you—and what to check before planning your trip.

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Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s capital, languages and currency before you plan

A first point of reference for locating Tajikistan in Central Asia and identifying which details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Seychelles

Victoria, languages and currency: a first look at Seychelles

A first introduction to Seychelles: its location in East Africa, capital, languages and currency.

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Algeria

Algeria in North Africa, with Algiers as its capital

A starting-point guide to locating Algeria in North Africa and identifying its official reference points before planning details that require up-to-date sources.

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Lithuania

Vilnius, Lithuanian and the euro for a trip to Lithuania

Lithuania is in northern Europe. Vilnius is its capital, Lithuanian its language and the euro its currency: three starting points for planning.

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Poland

Warsaw, Polish and the złoty as starting points for Poland

The capital, location, language and currency provide a reliable starting point for getting your bearings in Poland. Practical travel details should be checked against up-to-date sources.

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