Islands

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Grenada

Grenada’s capital, language and currency for trip planning

A first look at Grenada’s place in the Caribbean, with three reliable points of reference to know before planning: its capital, English and the Eastern Caribbean dollar.

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Dominica

Roseau, English and the Eastern Caribbean dollar in Dominica

Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean. Roseau, English and the Eastern Caribbean dollar provide a useful starting point; check current sources for details on getting around and what to visit.

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Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia in Oceania and its capital, Palikir

The Federated States of Micronesia lie in the subregion of Micronesia; Palikir, in Pohnpei State, is the capital. Here’s what this information confirms—and what to check before making plans.

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Vanuatu

Port Vila, Bislama and the vatu place Vanuatu in Melanesia

The capital, languages and currency offer a starting point for locating Vanuatu and preparing the checks needed before travelling.

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Seychelles

Victoria, languages and currency: a first look at Seychelles

A first introduction to Seychelles: its location in East Africa, capital, languages and currency.

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Barbados

Barbados’s capital, language and currency for trip planning

A first look at Barbados in the Caribbean and its capital, language and currency to help you start planning.

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Fiji

Fiji before you travel: location, languages and currency

Fiji is in Melanesia, in Oceania. Suva, its three recorded languages and the Fijian dollar offer useful starting points for planning a trip.

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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: location, capital and currency to get started

A first look at where to find this Melanesian island nation and the national reference points to know before planning a trip.

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Philippines

The Philippines, from Manila basics to connections worth checking

A starting point for getting to know the Philippines and understanding what the available evidence tells you—and what specific details to check before travelling.

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Cape Verde

Cabo Verde’s location, capital, language and currency

A starting point for locating Cabo Verde, identifying its capital and checking the basics before planning your trip.

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Tonga

Nukuʻalofa, languages and currency of Tonga

A first overview to locate the Kingdom of Tonga in Polynesia and learn its capital, languages and recorded currency.

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Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s location, capital, language and currency

A starting point for getting your bearings in Trinidad and Tobago: a Caribbean island country, its capital, language and currency. Practical details need to be checked separately.

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