Cities

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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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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Central African Republic

Bangui, French, Sango and the CFA franc in the Central African Republic

Bangui, French, Sango and the CFA franc help put the Central African Republic in context. Find out which facts are a useful starting point and which need checking.

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