Sri LankaSri Lanka: Start with the Map, Colombo and the Languages
A first guide to locating Sri Lanka in South Asia and reviewing the basics before choosing a route.
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São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip
A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.
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Albania
AlbaniaTirana, the coast and the basics of Albania
Albania is in southeastern Europe, has a coastline and has Tirana as its capital. These basics are a starting point for planning; trip details need to be checked against current information.
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Burundi
BurundiBurundi’s location, capital, languages and currency for trip planning
Burundi is in East Africa and is landlocked. Gitega, French, Kirundi and the Burundian franc are useful starting points for getting your bearings.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s location, capital, language and currency
Capital, location, language and currency: a reliable starting point for planning a trip to Saudi Arabia and knowing what to check next.
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Bahamas
BahamasThe 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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Egypt
EgyptEgypt before you choose a route: geography and basic facts
A first look at Egypt’s region, capital, language and currency, with clear guidance on what to check before your trip.
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Samoa
SamoaSamoa 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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Costa Rica
Costa RicaCosta Rica basics and research on community-based rural tourism
An introduction to Costa Rica and a guide to what the available information can—and cannot—tell you about rural tourism and sustainability.
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Maldives
MaldivesThe 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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Kyrgyzstan
KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan’s geography, capital, languages and currency
A first introduction to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, with a look at its capital, languages and currency to help you plan ahead.
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Italy
ItalyRome, Italian and the euro: getting your bearings in Italy before you travel
A first point of reference for Italy: its capital is Rome, Italian is the country’s recorded official language, and its currency is the euro.
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