Cities

Practical guides

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: location, languages and planning essentials

A first point of reference for locating Guinea-Bissau, getting to know its languages and currency, and checking transport information before you travel.

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Hungary

Hungary: Budapest, Hungarian and the forint as key references

A first introduction to Hungary in Central Europe, with three key references to keep in mind: Budapest, Hungarian and the forint.

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s capital, French and the West African CFA franc

A first guide to Burkina Faso: its location in West Africa, its capital, French and its currency. Practical travel details need to be checked against current information.

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Belarus

Minsk and the basics for finding your bearings in Belarus

A first compass for getting your bearings in Belarus: where it is, its capital, and the languages and currency to know before planning a trip.

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Syria

Check Syria’s flight status before planning a trip

An initial overview to help you get your bearings and check the essentials: Damascus, Arabic, the Syrian pound and whether flights are operating.

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Greece

Greece’s location, capital, language and currency

Greece is in southern Europe; Athens, Greek and the euro provide some initial reference points for planning your research.

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Georgia

Georgia in Western Asia, with Tbilisi, Georgian and the lari

Tbilisi, Georgian and the lari offer three solid reference points for placing Georgia. The available information on air connections is historical, so check it before planning your trip.

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Dominica

Roseau, English and the East Caribbean dollar in Dominica

Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean. Roseau, English and the East Caribbean dollar are three useful reference points for getting your bearings.

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Latvia

Riga, Latvian and the euro for a first look at Latvia

A first compass for locating Latvia and preparing the checks you need before travelling: its capital, language and currency.

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Iran

Iran before your trip: Tehran, language and currency essentials

A first compass for finding your bearings in Iran: its capital, Persian and the rial. Flights and other operational details need to be checked for the latest information.

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Singapore

Singapore, an island city-state: travel essentials

Singapore is an island country and its own capital in Southeast Asia. A basic overview of its location, languages and currency can help you prepare for your visit.

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France

France’s location, capital and practical basics for a first visit

France is in Western Europe; Paris is its capital, French is the language listed in the data consulted, and the euro is its currency. A first orientation, with clear limits.

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