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Comoros

Comoros: a first guide to planning your trip

A clear overview to help you locate the Comoros, identify the basics and see which travel details still need checking.

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Singapore

Singapore: an island and a city to locate before your trip

A first reference point for Singapore: an island country in Southeast Asia, with a capital of the same name and four recorded languages.

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Bahrain

Bahrain’s location, Manama and key facts for trip planning

A starting-point guide to locating Bahrain in Western Asia and identifying the basic facts to help you begin planning.

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Mauritius

Mauritius: Port Louis and Essential Travel Information

A first look at Mauritius: its capital, location, languages and currency, plus what to check before planning your trip.

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Cuba

Cuba’s Caribbean setting, Havana and practical details to check

Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean, with Havana as its capital. These facts help put the destination in context and indicate what information to check before travelling.

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Bahamas

The 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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Japan

Japan 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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Samoa

Samoa 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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Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John’s, English and the XCD dollar in Antigua and Barbuda

A starting point for getting your bearings in Antigua and Barbuda: its region, capital, language and currency.

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Maldives

The 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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United Kingdom

United Kingdom territories, London and essential facts for planning

Before choosing destinations, get clear on which territories make up the United Kingdom and note its capital, language and currency.

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Cuba

Plan a Cuba trip around Havana, payments and checks before booking

A cautious foundation for locating Cuba, identifying which facts are stable, and separating genuine preparation from details that require up-to-date verification.

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