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Practical guides

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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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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Togo

Togo: location, Lomé and essential travel information

Togo is in West Africa, and its capital is Lomé. French and the West African CFA franc are useful starting points; current flights and services should be checked.

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Pakistan

Pakistan: essential facts to help you plan your trip

A first compass for locating Pakistan, identifying its capital, and keeping its language and currency in mind before planning.

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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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Portugal

Portugal in southern Europe, with Lisbon, Portuguese and the euro

Portugal is in southern Europe. Lisbon is its capital, Portuguese its registered language and the euro its currency: clear reference points to start planning.

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Uruguay

Uruguay’s location, Montevideo, language and currency

A clear starting point for locating Uruguay in South America and reviewing essential facts before planning your trip.

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Guinea

Guinea in West Africa and the flight details to verify

Guinea is in West Africa, and Conakry is its capital. These facts help you locate the country and identify which travel details still need to be confirmed.

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