BhutanBhutan’s capital, Dzongkha and currencies to verify
A starting point for placing Bhutan in South Asia and distinguishing the basic details to confirm before planning your trip.
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Bahamas
BahamasThe Bahamas’ islands, Nassau and practical details to verify
A first point of reference for locating the Bahamas and identifying which basic facts are confirmed before planning your trip.
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Egypt
EgyptEgypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts
A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.
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Panama
PanamaPanama at a glance: capital, Spanish and currencies
A quick introduction to Panama’s place in Central America, with its capital, language and currencies to know before planning your trip.
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Japan
JapanJapan in East Asia: Tokyo, Japanese and the yen
Japan is an island country in East Asia. This guide brings together the basic facts available and highlights what to check before planning an itinerary.
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El Salvador
El SalvadorEl Salvador’s capital, language and currency at a glance
A brief guide to locating El Salvador in Central America and learning its capital, language and currency before planning details that require up-to-date sources.
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Samoa
SamoaSamoa in Polynesia, with Apia and the Samoan tālā
Before choosing islands or planning how to get around, locate Samoa in the Pacific, note its capital and gather the essentials for organising your visit.
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Uruguay
UruguayUruguay in South America: Montevideo, Spanish and the Uruguayan peso
A first look at Uruguay’s place in South America and its basic facts to keep in mind before planning a trip.
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Costa Rica
Costa RicaCosta Rica basics and research on community-based rural tourism
An introduction to Costa Rica and a guide to what the available information can—and cannot—tell you about rural tourism and sustainability.
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Mali
MaliMali’s geography, Bamako and practical checks before travel
A starting-point guide to locating Mali in West Africa and identifying what to check before organising a trip.
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Antigua and Barbuda
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A starting point for getting your bearings in Antigua and Barbuda: its region, capital, language and currency.
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Greece
GreeceGreece’s capital, language and currency for early trip planning
A first guide to locating Greece in southern Europe and getting three basic facts straight before planning your trip.
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