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Algeria

Algeria in North Africa, with Algiers as its capital

A starting-point guide to locating Algeria in North Africa and identifying its official reference points before planning details that require up-to-date sources.

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Uganda

Uganda on the Map: Kampala, Languages and Currency

A first introduction to Uganda: its capital, region, listed languages and the currency to recognise before planning your trip.

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Hungary

Budapest, Hungarian and the forint: getting your bearings in Hungary

A clear-eyed introduction to Hungary, the role of Budapest and the practical details to check before travelling.

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Chile

Chile on the map: Santiago, Spanish and the Chilean peso

Chile is in South America; Santiago is its capital, Spanish its recorded language and the Chilean peso its currency. A first snapshot before you start planning.

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Guatemala

Guatemala: Essential Facts to Help You Get Your Bearings

A first look at Guatemala: its region, capital, language and currency, plus the details worth checking before you plan.

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China

China in East Asia, with Beijing, Chinese and the yuan

China is in East Asia. Beijing, Chinese and the yuan offer three starting points; practical travel details require up-to-date sources.

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Croatia

Zagreb, Croatian and the euro offer a first introduction to Croatia

Croatia is in south-eastern Europe. Zagreb, Croatian and the euro offer three initial points of reference when preparing to look for up-to-date information.

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Jordan

Jordan before choosing a route: Amman, language and currency

A first overview to help you get your bearings in Jordan and start planning with the basics, without mistaking general reference information for up-to-date travel advice.

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Belize

Belize’s capital, Belmopan, and its languages and currency

Belize is in Central America and the Caribbean. These points about its capital, languages and currency are a useful starting point for planning, but some details still need to be checked.

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Cambodia

Cambodia’s capital, Khmer and currency details to check before travel

Cambodia is in Southeast Asia and has a coastline. Phnom Penh, Khmer, and two recorded currencies offer a starting point; practical details need checking.

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Tanzania

Tanzania in East Africa, with Dodoma, Swahili and the shilling

Tanzania is in East Africa, and Dodoma is its capital. English, Swahili and the Tanzanian shilling help you get your bearings before planning a trip.

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Canada

Canada’s location, capital, languages and currency for trip planning

Canada is in North America, and Ottawa is its capital. English, French and the Canadian dollar are useful starting points—not a complete travel plan.

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