MaldivesThe Maldives, from Malé to Dhivehi and the rufiyaa
A first point of reference for locating the Maldives in South Asia and learning the basic facts to keep in mind when planning.
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Morocco
MoroccoMorocco on the map: Rabat, languages and the dirham
A brief guide to locating Morocco in North Africa and identifying its capital, languages and currency before planning your trip.
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Libya
LibyaLibya: a first look at Tripoli, Arabic and the dinar
The capital, language and currency offer a starting point for getting to know Libya before researching a trip.
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Mauritania
MauritaniaNouakchott, Arabic and the ouguiya: getting your bearings in Mauritania
A first overview of Mauritania, distinguishing confirmed facts from details worth checking before you travel.
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Kyrgyzstan
KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan’s geography, capital, languages and currency
A first introduction to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, with a look at its capital, languages and currency to help you plan ahead.
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Slovenia
SloveniaSlovenia’s capital, language and currency for trip planning
A first overview to locate Slovenia in Central Europe and get to grips with its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.
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Italy
ItalyRome, Italian and the euro: getting your bearings in Italy before you travel
A first point of reference for Italy: its capital is Rome, Italian is the country’s recorded official language, and its currency is the euro.
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Vatican City
Vatican CityVatican City’s location, languages and practical travel checks
Its capital, languages and currency offer a starting point for getting your bearings before planning a trip to Vatican City. The information available provides a basic overview, not a visitor’s guide.
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DR Congo
DR CongoGeography, languages and travel checks for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa is the capital of a Central African country with five languages listed in the record and the Congolese franc as its currency. A first reference point, not a practical travel guide.
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Vietnam
VietnamVietnam’s location, Hanoi, Vietnamese and the đồng
A quick introduction to Vietnam’s location in Southeast Asia, its capital, language and currency before you plan your trip.
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Suriname
SurinameParamaribo, Dutch and the Surinamese dollar in Suriname
A quick introduction to Suriname’s place in South America, its capital, official language and currency.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo, languages and currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is the capital; the languages listed for the country are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. The currency is the convertible mark.
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