JordanJordan’s capital, language and currency, plus travel checks
An introduction to Jordan and its capital, Amman, with the available information on language and currency—and a note of caution for planning.
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Laos
LaosVientiane and the basics for getting your bearings in Laos
Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Vientiane, Lao and the kip offer three useful starting points; practical travel details need to be checked against current information.
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Namibia
NamibiaWindhoek, currencies and transport checks for a Namibia trip
Namibia is in Southern Africa, and its capital is Windhoek. These references help place the country and highlight which practical details should be checked against up-to-date information.
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Barbados
BarbadosBarbados: a Caribbean island and the key facts for getting your bearings
Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean. Its capital, language and currency are a useful starting point; transport details should be checked against up-to-date information.
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South Korea
South KoreaSouth Korea: essential facts and a note of caution when planning flights
South Korea is in East Asia, and Seoul is its capital. Language, currency and a historical airport listing help put the trip in context, but do not confirm current flights.
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Nicaragua
NicaraguaNicaragua Before You Go: Location, Capital and Essential Facts
A first look at Nicaragua’s place in Central America, distinguishing stable travel basics from details you should check before setting off.
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Bhutan
BhutanThimphu, Dzongkha and practical references for locating Bhutan
A first guide to locating Bhutan in South Asia and distinguishing stable facts from details that need checking before you travel.
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Slovakia
SlovakiaSlovakia’s location, capital, language and currency
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe. These basic facts introduce its capital, language and currency before you start planning.
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Algeria
AlgeriaAlgeria’s location, Algiers and the basics to check before travel
A straightforward introduction to Algeria’s location, capital, language and currency, with practical details worth checking before you plan your trip.
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Liberia
LiberiaLiberia, Monrovia and practical details to check before travel
A first overview to help you locate Liberia, identify its capital and know which transport details to check before travelling.
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Lebanon
LebanonLebanon: essential facts and what to check before you travel
A first overview of Lebanon, its official reference points and the difference between stable facts and details to reconfirm before setting off.
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Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro before your trip: location, capital and basic facts
A first overview to help you locate Montenegro, identify its capital and pick out the facts that are useful when planning.
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