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Greece’s capital, language and currency for early trip planning

A first guide to locating Greece in southern Europe and getting three basic facts straight before planning your trip.

Indian Ocean island landscape as geographic context for the 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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Morocco

Morocco on the map: Rabat, languages and the dirham

A brief guide to locating Morocco in North Africa and identifying its capital, languages and currency before planning your trip.

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Libya

Libya: a first look at Tripoli, Arabic and the dinar

The capital, language and currency offer a starting point for getting to know Libya before researching a trip.

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Mauritania

Nouakchott, Arabic and the ouguiya: getting your bearings in Mauritania

A first overview of Mauritania, distinguishing confirmed facts from details worth checking before you travel.

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Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’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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Slovenia

Slovenia’s capital, language and currency for trip planning

A first overview to locate Slovenia in Central Europe and get to grips with its capital, language and currency before planning your trip.

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Italy

Rome, 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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Vatican City

Vatican City’s location, languages and practical travel checks

Its capital, languages and currency offer a starting point for getting your bearings before planning a trip to Vatican City. The information available provides a basic overview, not a visitor’s guide.

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Urban panorama of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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DR Congo

Geography, languages and travel checks for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa is the capital of a Central African country with five languages listed in the record and the Congolese franc as its currency. A first reference point, not a practical travel guide.

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