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Burundi

Burundi and Gitega: essential context for your trip

Burundi is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its capital, Gitega, along with its languages and currency, provides a reliable starting point for research before you travel.

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Mali

Mali: a first orientation between Bamako and West Africa

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa. Its capital, Bamako, and the available information on language and currency offer a starting point; practical travel details need to be checked against current information.

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Tonga

Tonga’s location, capital and travel details to check

A first guide to locating Tonga and getting the basics straight: its capital, languages and currency.

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Sweden

Stockholm, Swedish and the krona for a first trip to Sweden

A first compass for locating Sweden in Northern Europe and getting to grips with its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.

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Japan

Tokyo, Japanese and the yen: getting your bearings before a trip to Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Tokyo, Japanese and the yen offer three starting points for preparing your visit.

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Madagascar

Madagascar’s capital, languages, currency and details to verify

A first guide to locating Madagascar, identifying its capital and understanding which basic details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Marshall Islands

Majuro and connections to verify in the Marshall Islands

A brief guide to locating the Marshall Islands, understanding Majuro’s role and knowing which practical details to confirm before travelling.

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Libya

Libya Before You Travel: Geography, Tripoli and Details to Verify

A first point of reference for locating Libya and its capital, with one key caveat: the information available does not confirm current travel services.

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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: reliable reference points for planning your trip

A first look at Sierra Leone: its location in West Africa, Freetown as its capital, and the basic facts that have been confirmed.

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Mexico

Mexico: reliable references to help you plan

A first overview to locate Mexico, identify key national reference points and know what information to verify before planning.

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Rwanda

Rwanda’s location, Kigali, languages and currency

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa. These basic facts help put it on the map before you plan your trip.

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Guyana

Guyana’s capital, language and currency, with travel checks

An introductory snapshot of Guyana’s place in South America, distinguishing stable facts from travel details that need to be checked against current information.

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