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Essential facts about Syria and what to check before travelling

Syria is in Western Asia, and its capital is Damascus. The information available helps locate the country, but cannot confirm current conditions for travel.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Kabul and the facts to check before travelling

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia. These reference points help locate Kabul and identify the country’s languages and currency, while making clear which details should be checked before planning.

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Mozambique

Maputo, Portuguese and the metical: Mozambique essentials before your trip

A first overview of Mozambique: where it is, its capital, and the language and currency listed in the sources consulted.

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Gabon

Gabon’s location, Libreville and details to check before travel

A first overview to help place Gabon in Central Africa and distinguish stable facts from details to check before travelling.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan in Central Asia, with Astana, Kazakh and Russian, and the tenge

A starting point for locating Kazakhstan in Central Asia and learning its capital, languages and currency before planning your route.

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Portugal

Lisbon, Portuguese and the euro put Portugal on the map

A brief guide to locating Portugal on the map and getting to know three essentials before planning your trip: its capital, language and currency.

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Eritrea

Eritrea’s East African setting, Asmara and the nakfa

Asmara, the nakfa and three official languages offer some initial reference points for locating Eritrea. The information available is not enough to plan a visit.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Start with the Map, Colombo and the Languages

A first guide to locating Sri Lanka in South Asia and reviewing the basics before choosing a route.

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Mauritius

Mauritius: Port Louis and Essential Travel Information

A first look at Mauritius: its capital, location, languages and currency, plus what to check before planning your trip.

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São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip

A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.

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Albania

Tirana, the coast and the basics of Albania

Albania is in southeastern Europe, has a coastline and has Tirana as its capital. These basics are a starting point for planning; trip details need to be checked against current information.

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