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Japan
Japan Guide »
| Capital | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Japanese |
| Currency | Japanese Yen (JPY ¥) |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Area / Population | 378,000 square kilometers / Approximately 124 million |
| Main Cities | Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Nara, Hakone, Nagoya |
Overview of Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located along the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—as well as over 14...
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Thailand
Thailand Guide »
| Capital | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Thai |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB ฿) |
| Time Zone | UTC+7 |
| Area / Population | 513,000 square kilometers / Approximately 66 million |
| Main Cities | Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Rai, Ayutthaya |
Overview of Thailand
Thailand (officially the Kingdom of Thailand) is located in the central part of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It borders Myanmar to the west, Laos and Cambodia to...
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South Korea
South Korea Guide »
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Korean |
| Currency | South Korean Won (KRW ₩) |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Area / Population | 100,400 square kilometers / Approximately 51.7 million |
| Main Cities | Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju, Jeonju, Gangwon Province, Daegu |
Overview of South Korea
South Korea (Republic of Korea) is located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula in Northeast Asia, surrounded by sea on three sides. It faces China across the Yellow ...
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United States
United States Guide »
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 to UTC-8 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 9.83 million square kilometers / Approximately 335 million |
| Main Cities | New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Seattle, Chicago, Honolulu |
United States Overview
The United States (United States of America) is located in the central part of North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Canada t...
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Canada
Canada Guide »
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English, French |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD C$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 to UTC-8 (Newfoundland Time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 9.98 million square kilometres / Approximately 40 million |
| Main Cities | Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Banff, Calgary, Victoria, Yellowknife |
About Canada
Canada is located in northern North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the United States to the south...
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Singapore
Singapore Guide »
| Capital | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar (SGD S$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 735 square kilometers / Approximately 6 million |
| Main Cities | Marina Bay, Sentosa, Orchard Road, Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Clarke Quay, Katong |
Overview of Singapore
Singapore (Republic of Singapore) is a city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It consists of the main island of Singapore and about 60...
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Vietnam
Vietnam Guide »
| Capital | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Vietnamese |
| Currency | Vietnamese Dong (VND ₫) |
| Time Zone | UTC+7 |
| Area / Population | 331,000 square kilometers / Approximately 100 million |
| Main Cities | Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phu Quoc Island |
Vietnam Overview
Vietnam (officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) is located on the eastern edge of the Indochinese Peninsula. It stretches around 1,650 kilometers in a long, narrow S-shape from...
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Malaysia
Malaysia Guide »
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Malay (national language) and English are widely spoken |
| Currency | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR RM) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Area / Population | 330,000 square kilometers / Approximately 34 million |
| Main Cities | Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, Malacca, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Semporna |
Overview of Malaysia
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and consists of two landmasses separated by the South China Sea: West Malaysia (the southern part of the Malay Peninsula), which borders Th...
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Indonesia
Indonesia Guide »
| Capital | Jakarta (the capital is gradually being relocated to Nusantara) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Indonesian |
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah (IDR Rp) |
| Time Zone | UTC+7 to UTC+9 (spans three time zones, with Jakarta on UTC+7) |
| Area / Population | 1.91 million square kilometers / Approximately 278 million |
| Main Cities | Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Lombok, Komodo, Surabaya, Bandung, Bintan Island |
Overview of Indonesia
Indonesia (officially the Republic of Indonesia) is the world’s largest archipelagic country, located between Southeast Asia and Australia, straddling the equator. It comprises...
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Philippines
Philippines Guide »
| Capital | Manila |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Filipino, English |
| Currency | Philippine Peso (PHP ₱) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 300,000 square kilometers / Approximately 110 million |
| Main Cities | Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, El Nido in Palawan, Siquijor, Baguio, Davao |
Overview of the Philippines
The Philippines (officially the Republic of the Philippines) is an archipelagic country in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of more than 7,000 islands across three main...
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Cambodia
Cambodia Guide »
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Khmer |
| Currency | Riel (KHR ៛) |
| Time Zone | UTC+7 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 181,000 square kilometers / Approximately 17 million |
| Main Cities | Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep, Battambang, Kampong Thom, Tonlé Sap Lake |
Overview of Cambodia
Cambodia (officially the Kingdom of Cambodia) is located in the southern part of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It borders Thailand to the west, Laos to the north,...
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Russia
Russia Guide »
| Capital | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Russian |
| Currency | Russian Ruble (RUB ₽) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 17.1 million square kilometers / Approximately 146 million |
| Main Cities | Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Irkutsk, Vladivostok (formerly known as Haishenwai), Sochi, Kazan, Murmansk, Yekaterinburg |
Overview of Russia
Russia (officially the Russian Federation) spans both Europe and Asia, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Baltic Sea and Eastern Europ...
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Laos
Laos Guide »
| Capital | Vientiane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Lao |
| Currency | Lao Kip (LAK ₭) |
| Time Zone | UTC+7 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 236,800 square kilometers / Approximately 7.6 million |
| Main Cities | Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Pakse, Savannakhet, Xiangkhouang, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands) |
About Laos
Laos (officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic) is located in the northern part of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia and is the region’s only landlocked country. It borde...
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Myanmar
Myanmar Guide »
| Capital | Naypyidaw |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Burmese |
| Currency | Myanmar Kyat (MMK) (MMK K) |
| Time Zone | UTC+6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 676,600 square kilometers / Approximately 54 million |
| Main Cities | Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Naypyidaw, Ngapali, Mrauk U, Taunggyi |
About Myanmar
Myanmar (officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar) is located on the western edge of the Southeast Asian mainland, bordering the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea to the southwest...
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Brunei
Brunei Guide »
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Malay |
| Currency | Brunei Dollar (BND B$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Area / Population | Approx. 5,765 square kilometers / Approx. 450,000 |
| Main Cities | Bandar Seri Begawan, Kampong Ayer, Bangar, Tutong, Temburong, Belait, Seria |
Brunei Overview
Brunei (officially Brunei Darussalam, meaning "Abode of Peace") is located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered by Malaysia’s Sarawak state on t...
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Guide »
| Capital | Colombo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR Rs) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | 65,610 square kilometers / Approximately 22 million |
| Main Cities | Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Galle, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Mirissa, Trincomalee |
Sri Lanka Overview
Sri Lanka (officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka) is a tropical island nation located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Indian subcontinent. Formerly known as Ce...
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Maldives
Maldives Guide »
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Dhivehi |
| Currency | Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR Rf) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | 298 square kilometers (land area) / Approximately 520,000 |
| Main Cities | Malé, Hulhumalé, Maafushi, Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll, Baa Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Addu Atoll |
Overview of the Maldives
The Maldives (officially the Republic of Maldives) lies in the northern Indian Ocean, about 700 kilometers southwest of Sri Lanka. It consists of 26 natural atolls and aroun...
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Nepal
Nepal Guide »
| Capital | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Nepali |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR Rs) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | 147,181 square kilometers / Approximately 30 million |
| Main Cities | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan, Bhaktapur, Lumbini, Chitwan, Nagarkot, Lukla |
Nepal Overview
Nepal (officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) is a landlocked mountainous country located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas. It borders Tibet (China) to the nor...
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India
India Guide »
| Capital | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR ₹) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 2.98 million square kilometers / Approximately 1.43 billion |
| Main Cities | New Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Goa, Amritsar, Udaipur |
Overview of India
India (officially the Republic of India) is located in southern Asia and is the largest country on the South Asian subcontinent, covering approximately 2.98 million square kilometers...
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United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Guide »
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic (English is widely spoken) |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED د.إ) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 83,600 square kilometers / Approximately 10.2 million (about 90% of the population are expatriates) |
| Main Cities | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain |
Overview of the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf to the north, Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman...
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Turkey
Turkey Guide »
| Capital | Ankara |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Turkish |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (TRY ₺) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 783,600 square kilometers / Approximately 85.3 million |
| Main Cities | Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Izmir, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Trabzon |
Turkey Overview
Turkey (officially the Republic of Turkey) is located at the crossroads of southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, covering about 783,600 square kilometers. It straddles both cont...
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Mongolia
Mongolia Guide »
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Mongolian |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög (MNT ₮) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.564 million square kilometers / Approximately 3.4 million |
| Main Cities | Ulaanbaatar, Terelj National Park, Kharkhorin, Lake Khövsgöl, Dalanzadgad, Orkhon Valley, Altai Tavan Bogd |
About Mongolia
Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улс) is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east, and west. Covering an area of approximately 1.5...
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Guide »
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Saudi Riyal (SAR ﷼) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 2.15 million square kilometers / Approximately 37 million |
| Main Cities | Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, AlUla, Taif, Asir, Red Sea coast, Rub' al Khali Desert |
Overview of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia (Arabic: المملكة العربية السعودية) is located on the Arabian Peninsula in the southwest of Asia, covering about 80% of the peninsula’s total area. It borders Jo...
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Jordan
Jordan Guide »
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic (English widely spoken) |
| Currency | Jordanian Dinar (JOD د.ا) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 89,000 square kilometers / Around 11.5 million |
| Main Cities | Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Karak, Ajloun |
About Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: الأردن) is located in West Asia, in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to ...
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Guide »
| Capital | Astana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Kazakh, Russian |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT ₸) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | 2.7249 million square kilometres / Approximately 20 million |
| Main Cities | Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Turkistan, Aktau, Karaganda, Taraz, Atyrau |
Kazakhstan Overview
Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Қазақстан) is located in Central Asia, at the heart of the Eurasian continent. With a land area of about 2.7249 million square kilometres, it is the world’s l...
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Australia
Australia Guide »
| Capital | Canberra |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD A$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 to UTC+11 (3 hours during daylight saving) |
| Area / Population | 7.692 million square kilometers / Approximately 27 million |
| Main Cities | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart |
Australia Overview
Australia (officially the Commonwealth of Australia) is located in the Southern Hemisphere in Oceania and is the world’s only country that occupies an entire continent. It covers an...
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New Zealand
New Zealand Guide »
| Capital | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English, Māori |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD NZ$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 (5 hours ahead during Daylight Saving Time) |
| Area / Population | 270,500 square kilometres / Approximately 5.2 million |
| Main Cities | Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Rotorua, Dunedin, Wanaka, Mount Cook |
New Zealand Overview
New Zealand (known as Aotearoa in Māori, meaning 'Land of the Long White Cloud') is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands—the North Island a...
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom Guide »
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | British Pound (GBP £) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 to UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 244,100 square kilometres / Approximately 68 million |
| Main Cities | London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, York, Scottish Highlands |
Overview of the UK
The United Kingdom (UK), officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is an island nation located off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. It comprises En...
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France
France Guide »
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 550,000 square kilometers (mainland) / Approximately 68 million |
| Main Cities | Paris, Versailles, Provence, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Loire Valley |
Overview of France
France (the French Republic) is located in Western Europe. Its mainland has a roughly hexagonal shape, bordered by Belgium and Luxembourg to the north, Germany, Switzerland, and I...
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Germany
Germany Guide »
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 358,000 square kilometers / Approximately 84 million |
| Main Cities | Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg |
Germany Overview
Germany (officially the Federal Republic of Germany) is located in Central Europe, bordering the North Sea and Baltic Sea to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Au...
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Italy
Italy Guide »
| Capital | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (6 hours during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 301,300 square kilometers / Approximately 58.9 million |
| Main Cities | Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Sicily |
Overview of Italy
Italy (Italian Republic) is located on the northern shore of the Mediterranean in southern Europe. Its territory consists mainly of the Apennine Peninsula, the Po Plain, and the tw...
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Spain
Spain Guide »
| Capital | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (GMT+1) |
| Area / Population | 506,000 square kilometers / Approximately 48 million |
| Main Cities | Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Córdoba, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Mallorca |
Overview of Spain
Spain (the Kingdom of Spain) is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, covering about five-sixths of the peninsula. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the east, fa...
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Portugal
Portugal Guide »
| Capital | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 92,200 square kilometers / Approximately 10.4 million |
| Main Cities | Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Cascais, Coimbra, Évora, Algarve, Madeira Island, Azores Islands |
Overview of Portugal
Portugal (Portuguese Republic) is located at the western end of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south, and Spain to th...
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Netherlands
Netherlands Guide »
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Dutch |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 41,500 square kilometers / Approximately 17.9 million |
| Main Cities | Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Maastricht, Delft, Giethoorn, Keukenhof |
Netherlands Overview
The Netherlands (officially the Kingdom of the Netherlands, often referred to as Holland) is located in northwestern Europe, bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south,...
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Greece
Greece Guide »
| Capital | Athens |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Greek |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (5 hours during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 132,000 square kilometers / Approximately 10.4 million |
| Main Cities | Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Delphi, Meteora |
About Greece
Greece (the Hellenic Republic) is located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, surrounded by the sea on three sides: it borders Bulgaria, North Macedonia, ...
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Switzerland
Switzerland Guide »
| Capital | Bern |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF CHF) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 41,300 square kilometers / Approximately 8.8 million |
| Main Cities | Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Zermatt, Lausanne, St. Moritz |
Overview of Switzerland
Switzerland (officially the Swiss Confederation) is located in Central Europe. It is a landlocked country surrounded by Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. It c...
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Israel
Israel Guide »
| Capital | Jerusalem (status disputed; most embassies are located in Tel Aviv) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Hebrew, Arabic |
| Currency | Israeli New Shekel (ILS ₪) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 (5 hours during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 22,000 square kilometers / Approximately 9.8 million |
| Main Cities | Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Dead Sea, Eilat, Nazareth, Acre, Negev Desert |
Overview of Israel
Israel (State of Israel) is located in the western part of Asia, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to ...
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Bahrain
Bahrain Guide »
| Capital | Manama |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Bahraini Dinar (BHD BD) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 786 square kilometers / Approximately 1.5 million |
| Main Cities | Manama, Muharraq, Riffa, Sitra, Bahrain Fort, Tree of Life, Sakhir, Awali |
Bahrain Overview
Bahrain (officially the Kingdom of Bahrain) is located in the southwestern Persian Gulf and is an island nation composed of Bahrain’s main island and around thirty smaller islands. It...
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Lebanon
Lebanon Guide »
| Capital | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
| Currency | Lebanese Pound (LBP ل.ل) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 (5 hours during daylight saving) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 10,450 square kilometers / Approximately 5.5 million |
| Main Cities | Beirut, Byblos, Baalbek, Jounieh, Tripoli, Tyre, Sidon, Mount Lebanon |
About Lebanon
Lebanon (officially the Republic of Lebanon) is located in the western part of Asia, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Syria to the north and east, Israel to the ...
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Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste Guide »
| Capital | Dili |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Tetum, Portuguese |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 14,900 square kilometers / Approximately 1.4 million |
| Main Cities | Dili, Baucau, Atauro Island, Suai, Maliana, Maubisse, Mount Ramelau, Oecusse |
Overview of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is located at the eastern end of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) in Southeast Asia. Its territory inc...
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Pakistan
Pakistan Guide »
| Capital | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Urdu, English |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (PKR Rs) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 881,900 square kilometres / Approximately 240 million |
| Main Cities | Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Multan |
Pakistan Overview
Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) is located in the northwest of the South Asian subcontinent, bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the northwest, Iran to the west, ...
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Bhutan
Bhutan Guide »
| Capital | Thimphu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Dzongkha |
| Currency | Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN Nu.) |
| Time Zone | UTC+6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 38,000 square kilometers / Approximately 780,000 |
| Main Cities | Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Gangtey, Wangdue Phodrang, Trashigang |
About Bhutan
Bhutan (officially the Kingdom of Bhutan) is a landlocked mountainous country in the southern Himalayas, bordered by China’s Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and India to the south,...
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Oman
Oman Guide »
| Capital | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR ر.ع.) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 (UTC) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 309,500 square kilometers / Approximately 5 million |
| Main Cities | Muscat, Nizwa, Salalah, Sur, Dibba, Wahiba Sands, Ras al Jinz, Masirah Island |
Overview of Oman
Oman (officially the Sultanate of Oman) is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, guarding the western approach to the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian...
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Guide »
| Capital | Baku |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Azerbaijani |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat (AZN ₼) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 86,600 square kilometers / Approximately 10.2 million |
| Main Cities | Baku, Sheki, Ganja, Gobustan, Quba, Gabala, Naftalan, Lankaran |
Azerbaijan Overview
Azerbaijan (officially the Republic of Azerbaijan) is located in the eastern South Caucasus, bordered by the Caspian Sea (the world’s largest inland body of water) to the east, R...
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North Korea
North Korea Guide »
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Korean |
| Currency | North Korean Won (KPW ₩) |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 123,000 square kilometers / Approximately 26 million |
| Main Cities | Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang, Nampo, Wonsan, Mount Kumgang, Hamhung, Chongjin |
Overview of North Korea
North Korea (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) is located in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders China across the Yalu River and the Tumen River to...
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Qatar
Qatar Guide »
| Capital | Doha |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Qatari Riyal (QAR ر.ق) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 11,500 square kilometres / Approximately 3 million |
| Main Cities | Doha, Lusail, Al Khor, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan, The Pearl, Zubarah, West Bay |
Overview of Qatar
Qatar (officially the State of Qatar) is a peninsular country located on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf in Western Asia. It covers an area of approximately 11,500 squar...
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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Guide »
| Capital | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Currency | Kyrgyzstani som (KGS с) |
| Time Zone | UTC+6 |
| Area / Population | 199,900 square kilometers / Approximately 7 million |
| Main Cities | Bishkek, Osh, Lake Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Cholpon-Ata, Naryn, Song Kol, Arslanbob |
About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan (officially the Kyrgyz Republic) is a landlocked country in northeastern Central Asia, covering approximately 199,900 square kilometers. It borders Kazakhstan to the nort...
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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Guide »
| Capital | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Turkmen |
| Currency | Turkmenistan manat (TMT m) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 (Moscow Time) |
| Area / Population | 488,100 square kilometres / Approximately 6.5 million |
| Main Cities | Ashgabat, Mary, Turkmenabat, Daşoguz, Türkmenbaşy, Darvaza, Merv, Nisa |
Turkmenistan Overview
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in southwestern Central Asia, covering an area of approximately 488,100 square kilometres. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan t...
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Palestine
Palestine Guide »
| Capital | Ramallah (Jerusalem is the declared capital, though its status is disputed) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel (ILS), Jordanian dinar (JOD) (ILS ₪) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 6,020 square kilometers (combined area of the West Bank and Gaza Strip) / Around 5.5 million |
| Main Cities | Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron, Nablus, Jenin, Gaza City, Rafah |
Overview of Palestine
Palestine (known in Arabic as فلسطين) is a political entity located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Western Asia. It declared independence in 1988. In November 2012, the ...
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan Guide »
| Capital | Dushanbe |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Tajik |
| Currency | Tajikistani somoni (TJS SM) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | 143,100 square kilometers / Approximately 10 million |
| Main Cities | Dushanbe, Khujand, Panjakent, Khorog, Murghab, Isfara, Karakul Lake, Wakhan |
Overview of Tajikistan
Tajikistan (Tajik: Тоҷикистон) is a landlocked country in southeastern Central Asia. It borders China’s Xinjiang region to the east, Afghanistan to the south, and Uzbekistan a...
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Georgia
Georgia Guide »
| Capital | Tbilisi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Georgian |
| Currency | Georgian lari (GEL ₾) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | 69,700 square kilometers / Approximately 3.7 million |
| Main Cities | Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi, Gori, Signagi, Telavi, Batumi, Kutaisi |
Overview of Georgia
Georgia (საქართველო in Georgian) is located in the Caucasus region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It borders Russia to the north, Armenia and Turkey to the south, Azerbaij...
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Kuwait
Kuwait Guide »
| Capital | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD د.ك) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 17,800 square kilometers / Around 4.8 million people (with expatriates making up about 70% of the population) |
| Main Cities | Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Salmiya, Jahra, Failaka Island, Ahmadi, Mubarak Al-Kabeer |
Overview of Kuwait
Kuwait (officially the State of Kuwait) is located on the northwestern shore of the Persian Gulf in Western Asia. It borders Iraq to the north and northwest, Saudi Arabia to the s...
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Syria
Syria Guide »
| Capital | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Syrian Pound (SYP £S) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 185,000 square kilometers / Approximately 23 million (figures have been affected by recent developments and may be uncertain) |
| Main Cities | Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia, Tartus, Palmyra, Bosra |
Overview of Syria
Syria (Syrian Arab Republic) is located in the western part of Asia, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the ...
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Armenia
Armenia Guide »
| Capital | Yerevan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Armenian |
| Currency | Armenian Dram (AMD ֏) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 29,700 square kilometers / Approximately 3 million (with several million more ethnic Armenians living abroad) |
| Main Cities | Yerevan, Etchmiadzin, Sevan, Garni, Geghard, Dilijan, Tatev, Haghpat |
About Armenia
Armenia (officially the Republic of Armenia) is a landlocked country in Western Asia, located south of the Caucasus Mountains. It shares borders with Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to ...
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Guide »
| Capital | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Pashto, Dari |
| Currency | Afghani (AFN ؋) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 652,000 square kilometers / Approximately 40 million |
| Main Cities | Kabul, Bamiyan, Band-e Amir, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar, Ghazni, Wakhan Corridor |
Overview of Afghanistan
Afghanistan (written as افغانستان in both Pashto and Dari) is a landlocked country in south-central Asia, located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, with an area of a...
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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Guide »
| Capital | Tashkent |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Uzbek |
| Currency | Uzbekistani Som (UZS so'm) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 448,900 square kilometers / Approximately 36 million |
| Main Cities | Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Nurata, Fergana, Urgench |
Overview of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʼzbekiston), located in the heart of Central Asia, is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, covering an area of approximately 448,900 squ...
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Iraq
Iraq Guide »
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic, Kurdish |
| Currency | Iraqi Dinar (IQD ع.د) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 438,300 square kilometers / Approximately 45 million |
| Main Cities | Baghdad, Babylon, Najaf, Karbala, Mosul, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Ur |
Overview of Iraq
Iraq (Arabic: العراق) is located in the heart of West Asia and the Middle East, covering an area of approximately 438,300 square kilometers. It borders Turkey to the north, Iran to ...
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Iran
Iran Guide »
| Capital | Tehran |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Persian |
| Currency | Iranian Rial (IRR ﷼) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.645 million square kilometers / Approximately 89 million |
| Main Cities | Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Persepolis |
Overview of Iran
Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) is located in the southwest of Asia, in the heart of the Middle East. It borders the Caspian Sea to the north, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman ...
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Yemen
Yemen Guide »
| Capital | Sana’a |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Yemeni Rial (YER ﷼) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 528,000 square kilometers / Approximately 34 million |
| Main Cities | Sana’a, Aden, Socotra Island, Taiz, Hodeidah, Mukalla, Hadhramaut, Marib |
Overview of Yemen
Yemen (officially the Republic of Yemen) is located at the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Red Sea to the we...
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh Guide »
| Capital | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Bengali |
| Currency | Bangladeshi Taka (BDT ৳) |
| Time Zone | UTC+6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 147,600 square kilometers / Approximately 173 million |
| Main Cities | Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Sundarbans, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Bogra |
Bangladesh Overview
Bangladesh (officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh) is located in the northeastern part of the South Asian subcontinent, in the delta formed by the lower reaches of the Gan...
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Cyprus
Cyprus Guide »
| Capital | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Greek, Turkish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 9,251 square kilometers / Approximately 1.25 million (entire island) |
| Main Cities | Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Famagusta, Troodos Mountains, Protaras |
About Cyprus
Cyprus (officially the Republic of Cyprus) is located in the eastern Mediterranean and is the third-largest island in the region. It lies about 75 kilometers north of Turkey, east of Sy...
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Belgium
Belgium Guide »
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Dutch, French, German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 30,500 square kilometers / Approximately 11.7 million |
| Main Cities | Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven, Namur, Liège, Waterloo |
Overview of Belgium
Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium) is located in western Europe, bordering the North Sea to the northwest and adjacent to France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. It covers an...
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Sweden
Sweden Guide »
| Capital | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Swedish |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK kr) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 450,000 square kilometers / Approximately 10.55 million |
| Main Cities | Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Kiruna, Abisko, Visby, Luleå |
Overview of Sweden
Sweden (the Kingdom of Sweden) is located in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west, Finland to the northeast, the Baltic...
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Ireland
Ireland Guide »
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Irish, English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 to UTC+1 (UTC+1 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 70,300 square kilometres / Approximately 5.27 million |
| Main Cities | Dublin, Cork, Galway, Killarney, Limerick, Waterford, Dingle, Sligo |
Ireland at a Glance
Ireland (officially the Republic of Ireland, known as Éire in Irish) is located on the island of Ireland in northwestern Europe, occupying about five-sixths of the island. It borde...
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Norway
Norway Guide »
| Capital | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Norwegian |
| Currency | Norwegian Krone (NOK kr) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 385,000 square kilometers (excluding Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands) / Approximately 5.55 million |
| Main Cities | Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø, Stavanger, Trondheim, Lofoten Islands, Geiranger, Flåm |
About Norway
Norway (officially the Kingdom of Norway) is located on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the east, Finland and Russia to the north...
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Denmark
Denmark Guide »
| Capital | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Danish |
| Currency | Danish Krone (DKK kr) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (GMT+1) |
| Area / Population | 43,000 square kilometres (excluding Greenland and the Faroe Islands) / Approximately 5.95 million |
| Main Cities | Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Roskilde, Helsingør, Ribe, Billund, Skagen |
Overview of Denmark
Denmark (officially the Kingdom of Denmark) is located in Northern Europe, comprising the Jutland Peninsula and over 400 surrounding islands. It borders Germany to the south, the N...
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Finland
Finland Guide »
| Capital | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Finnish, Swedish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (5 hours during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 338,000 square kilometers / Approximately 5.6 million |
| Main Cities | Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Turku, Tampere, Porvoo, Inari, Saariselkä, Kuusamo |
Overview of Finland
Finland (officially the Republic of Finland) is located in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It borders Russia to the east, Norway to the north, the Gulf of Bothnia and ...
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg Guide »
| Capital | Luxembourg City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Luxembourgish, French, German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (local time zones in much of Western and Central Europe) |
| Area / Population | 2,586 square kilometers / Approximately 660,000 |
| Main Cities | Luxembourg City, Vianden, Esch-sur-Alzette, Mullerthal, Schengen, Diekirch, Clervaux, Mondorf-les-Bains |
About Luxembourg
Luxembourg (officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) is a small inland country in northwestern Europe, covering just 2,586 square kilometers. It borders Belgium to the north, Germa...
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Austria
Austria Guide »
| Capital | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 83,879 square kilometers / Approximately 9.1 million |
| Main Cities | Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hallstatt, Graz, Linz, Salzkammergut, Wachau Valley |
Overview of Austria
Austria (officially the Republic of Austria) is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east,...
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Monaco
Monaco Guide »
| Capital | Monaco-Ville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 2.08 square kilometers / Approximately 39,000 |
| Main Cities | Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, La Condamine, Fontvieille, Larvotto Beach, Port Hercules |
Overview of Monaco
Monaco (officially the Principality of Monaco) is located on the French Riviera in southern France, bordered almost entirely by France and facing the Mediterranean Sea to the sout...
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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Guide »
| Capital | Vaduz |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | German |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF CHF) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (6 hours during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 160 square kilometers / Approximately 39,000 |
| Main Cities | Vaduz, Schaan, Balzers, Triesen, Mauren, Eschen, Malbun, Planken |
About Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein (officially the Principality of Liechtenstein) is a small inland microstate in Central Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria. It covers an area of approxima...
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Iceland
Iceland Guide »
| Capital | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Icelandic |
| Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK kr) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 103,000 square kilometres / Approximately 380,000 |
| Main Cities | Reykjavík, Vík, Höfn, Akureyri, Húsavík, Selfoss, Grindavík, Ísafjörður |
Iceland Overview
Iceland (Republic of Iceland) is an island nation located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, facing Norway across the Norwegian Sea to the east and situated about 800 kilometres southeast o...
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Vatican City
Vatican City Guide »
| Capital | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Italian, Latin |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 0.44 square kilometers / Population: around 600–800 (including approximately 500 citizens) |
| Main Cities | St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens, Apostolic Palace, Tomb of St. Peter, Vatican Post Office |
Overview of Vatican City
Vatican City (officially Vatican City State) is an “enclave country” entirely surrounded by Rome, the capital of Italy. Covering just 0.44 square kilometers—about the size o...
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San Marino
San Marino Guide »
| Capital | City of San Marino |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 61.2 square kilometres / Approximately 34,000 |
| Main Cities | City of San Marino, Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore, Faetano, Montegiardino, Fiorentino, Acquaviva |
Overview of San Marino
San Marino (officially the Republic of San Marino) is a tiny nation on the Apennine Peninsula in southern Europe, entirely surrounded by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It lies...
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Malta
Malta Guide »
| Capital | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Maltese, English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 316 square kilometres / Approximately 520,000 |
| Main Cities | Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, St. Julian’s, The Three Cities, Marsaxlokk, Gozo Island |
Overview of Malta
Malta (the Republic of Malta) is an archipelagic nation in the central Mediterranean, comprising the main island of Malta, Gozo, Comino, and several minor uninhabited islands. With...
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Andorra
Andorra Guide »
| Capital | Andorra la Vella |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Catalan |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 468 square kilometres / Approximately 80,000 |
| Main Cities | Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, Encamp, Canillo, Ordino, La Massana, Sant Julià de Lòria |
Overview of Andorra
Andorra (officially the Principality of Andorra) is a landlocked microstate nestled between France and Spain, located in the high mountain valleys of the eastern Pyrenees. Coveri...
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Poland
Poland Guide »
| Capital | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Polish |
| Currency | Polish Zloty (PLN zł) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Area / Population | 312,700 square kilometers / Approximately 37.7 million |
| Main Cities | Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, Wrocław, Poznań, Zakopane, Toruń, Łódź |
Overview of Poland
Poland (officially the Republic of Poland) is located in Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea to the north, Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, ...
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Estonia
Estonia Guide »
| Capital | Tallinn |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Estonian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 45,300 square kilometres / Approximately 1.37 million |
| Main Cities | Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Saaremaa Island, Lahemaa National Park, Narva, Haapsalu |
Estonia at a Glance
Estonia (officially the Republic of Estonia) is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe. It faces Finland across the Gulf of Finland to the north, b...
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Latvia
Latvia Guide »
| Capital | Riga |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Latvian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 (UTC+3 in daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | 64,600 square kilometers / Approximately 1.88 million |
| Main Cities | Riga, Jurmala, Cēsis, Sigulda, Kuldīga, Ventspils, Daugavpils, Rundāle |
Overview of Latvia
Latvia (officially the Republic of Latvia) is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe. It borders Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russi...
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Lithuania
Lithuania Guide »
| Capital | Vilnius |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Lithuanian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 65,300 square kilometers / Approximately 2.8 million |
| Main Cities | Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Nida, Palanga, Šiauliai, Druskininkai |
About Lithuania
Lithuania (officially the Republic of Lithuania) is located in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea and is the southernmost of the three Baltic states. It borders...
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Ukraine
Ukraine Guide »
| Capital | Kyiv |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Ukrainian |
| Currency | Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH ₴) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 603,700 square kilometers / Approximately 41 million (pre-war statistics) |
| Main Cities | Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, the Carpathian Mountains, Uman |
Overview of Ukraine
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south, Belarus to the north, Russia to the northeast, Poland and Slovakia to the west, and Hung...
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Czechia
Czechia Guide »
| Capital | Prague |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Czech |
| Currency | Czech Koruna (CZK Kč) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 78,900 square kilometres / Approximately 10.87 million |
| Main Cities | Prague, Český Krumlov, Brno, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, Plzeň, Olomouc, Telč |
Czech Republic Overview
The Czech Republic (Czechia) is located in Central Europe and is a typical landlocked country: it borders Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the southeast...
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Hungary
Hungary Guide »
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Hungarian |
| Currency | Hungarian Forint (HUF Ft) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 in daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 93,000 square kilometers / Approximately 9.6 million |
| Main Cities | Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pécs, Eger, Miskolc, Győr, Szentendre, Tihany (Lake Balaton) |
Hungary Overview
Hungary (Magyarország) is a landlocked country in Central Europe, located in the heart of the Carpathian Basin (Pannonian Plain), bordered by Romania and Ukraine to the east, Serbia...
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Slovakia
Slovakia Guide »
| Capital | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Slovak |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 49,000 square kilometers / Approximately 5.4 million |
| Main Cities | Bratislava, Košice, Žilina, the High Tatras, Poprad, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, Trnava, Bardejov |
Slovakia Overview
Slovakia (Slovenská republika) is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. It became an independent sovereign state on January 1, 1993, after peacefully separating from Czecho...
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Belarus
Belarus Guide »
| Capital | Minsk |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Belarusian, Russian |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble (BYN Br) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 207,600 square kilometers / Approximately 9.2 million |
| Main Cities | Minsk, Brest, Grodno, Vitebsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Mir, Nesvizh, Belovezhskaya Forest |
Overview of Belarus
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Moldova
Moldova Guide »
| Capital | Chișinău |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Romanian |
| Currency | Moldovan Leu (MDL L) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 33,800 square kilometers / Approximately 2.5 million (excluding the Transnistria region) |
| Main Cities | Chișinău, Cricova, Mileștii Mici, Orhei, Soroca, Tiraspol, Cahul, Ungheni |
Overview of Moldova
Moldova (officially the Republic of Moldova) is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. With an area of a...
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Romania
Romania Guide »
| Capital | Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Romanian |
| Currency | Romanian Leu (RON lei) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 238,400 square kilometers / Approximately 19 million |
| Main Cities | Bucharest, Brașov, Sibiu, Sighișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Sinaia, Constanța |
Overview of Romania
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria Guide »
| Capital | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Bulgarian |
| Currency | Bulgarian Lev (BGN лв) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 to UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 111,000 square kilometers / Approximately 6.5 million |
| Main Cities | Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Kazanlak, Nesebar, Bansko |
About Bulgaria
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Montenegro
Montenegro Guide »
| Capital | Podgorica |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Montenegrin |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 13,812 square kilometers / Approximately 620,000 |
| Main Cities | Podgorica, Kotor, Budva, Cetinje, Herceg Novi, Ulcinj, Nikšić, Žabljak |
Overview of Montenegro
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Kosovo
Kosovo Guide »
| Capital | Pristina |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Albanian, Serbian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (6 hours in summer) |
| Area / Population | 10,887 square kilometers / Approximately 1.8 million |
| Main Cities | Pristina, Prizren, Peja, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Gjilan, Ferizaj |
About Kosovo
Kosovo (known as Kosovo in English, Kosovë in Albanian, and Косово in Serbian) is a landlocked region in the interior of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Montenegro and Serbia to the no...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina Guide »
| Capital | Sarajevo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian |
| Currency | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM KM) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (7 hours in winter) |
| Area / Population | 51,209 square kilometres / Approximately 3.2 million |
| Main Cities | Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, Jajce, Travnik, Tuzla, Bihać, Neum |
About Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina (abbreviated as BiH) is located in the central and western parts of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Serbia to the north and east, Montenegro to t...
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North Macedonia
North Macedonia Guide »
| Capital | Skopje |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Macedonian |
| Currency | Macedonian Denar (MKD ден) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Area / Population | 25,700 square kilometers / Approximately 1.8 million |
| Main Cities | Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Struga, Prespa, Kumanovo, Matka Canyon |
Overview of North Macedonia
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Albania
Albania Guide »
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Albanian |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL L) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Area / Population | 28,700 square kilometers / Approximately 2.8 million |
| Main Cities | Tirana, Saranda, Berat, Gjirokastër, Ksamil, Durrës, Butrint |
About Albania
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Serbia
Serbia Guide »
| Capital | Belgrade |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Serbian |
| Currency | Serbian Dinar (RSD дин) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Area / Population | 77,400 square kilometers (excluding Kosovo) / Approximately 6.6 million |
| Main Cities | Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Subotica, Zlatibor, Kragujevac, Tara National Park |
Serbia Overview
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Slovenia
Slovenia Guide »
| Capital | Ljubljana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Slovenian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 20,273 square kilometers / Approximately 2.12 million |
| Main Cities | Ljubljana, Bled, Postojna, Maribor, Piran, Koper, Celje, Kranj |
About Slovenia
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Croatia
Croatia Guide »
| Capital | Zagreb |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Languages | Croatian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 56,594 square kilometers / Approximately 3.85 million |
| Main Cities | Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Šibenik, Pula, Rijeka, Trogir |
Croatia Overview
Croatia (officially the Republic of Croatia) is located in southeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary and Serbia to ...
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Mexico
Mexico Guide »
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Mexican Peso (MXN $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.964 million square kilometers / Approximately 129 million |
| Main Cities | Mexico City, Cancún, Tulum, Mérida, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta |
Mexico Overview
Mexico (officially the United Mexican States) is located in southern North America, bordering the United States to the north, Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, the Gulf of Mexic...
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Bahamas
Bahamas Guide »
| Capital | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar (BSD B$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 to UTC-4 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 13,900 square kilometers (land area) / Approximately 410,000 |
| Main Cities | Nassau, Paradise Island, Exuma, Harbour Island, Freeport (Grand Bahama), Andros, Bimini, Long Island |
About The Bahamas
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Belize
Belize Guide »
| Capital | Belmopan |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD BZ$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 23,000 square kilometers / Approximately 410,000 |
| Main Cities | Belize City, San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), Caye Caulker, San Ignacio (Cayo District), Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda |
Overview of Belize
Belize is located on the eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
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Barbados
Barbados Guide »
| Capital | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Barbadian Dollar (BBD Bds$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 431 square kilometers / Approximately 280,000 |
| Main Cities | Bridgetown, Holetown, Speightstown, Oistins, Bathsheba, Saint Lawrence Gap, Crane Beach |
Overview of Barbados
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica Guide »
| Capital | San José |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón (CRC ₡) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | 51,100 square kilometers / Approximately 5.2 million |
| Main Cities | San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Tamarindo, Puerto Caldera, Limón, Cocos Island |
Overview of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is located in the southern part of the Central American isthmus, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pac...
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Cuba
Cuba Guide »
| Capital | Havana |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (CUP $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 to UTC-4 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 110,000 square kilometers / Approximately 11 million |
| Main Cities | Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, Viñales, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, Cayo Coco |
About Cuba
Cuba is the largest island nation in the Caribbean, comprising the main island of Cuba and around 1,600 smaller islands and islets, including the Isle of Youth. It lies just north of the ...
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El Salvador
El Salvador Guide »
| Capital | San Salvador |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | 21,041 square kilometers / Approximately 6.3 million |
| Main Cities | San Salvador, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Usulután, La Libertad, Atescatempa, Juayúa, El Tuncón |
Overview of El Salvador
El Salvador (officially the Republic of El Salvador) is located in northern Central America and is the smallest country in the region, covering approximately 21,041 square ki...
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Grenada
Grenada Guide »
| Capital | St. George's |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 344 square kilometers / Approximately 110,000 |
| Main Cities | St. George's, Grand Anse, Grand Etang, Morne Rouge, Sauteurs, Gouyave, Carriacou, Petite Martinique |
Grenada Overview
Grenada is an island nation located at the southern end of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It consists of the main island of Grenada and smaller islands such as C...
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Guatemala
Guatemala Guide »
| Capital | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ Q) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 109,000 square kilometers / Approximately 17 million |
| Main Cities | Guatemala City, Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Chichicastenango, Flores, Tikal, Quetzaltenango, Monterrico |
Overview of Guatemala
Guatemala (officially the Republic of Guatemala) is located in northern Central America. It borders Mexico to the west and northwest, Belize and the Gulf of Honduras (part of the...
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Honduras
Honduras Guide »
| Capital | Tegucigalpa |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Honduran Lempira (HNL L) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 112,500 square kilometers / Approximately 10.5 million |
| Main Cities | Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Copán, Roatán Island, Utila Island, La Ceiba, Lake Yojoa, Tela |
Honduras at a Glance
Honduras is located in northern Central America, covering an area of about 112,500 square kilometers, making it the second-largest country in the region. It borders the Caribbea...
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Haiti
Haiti Guide »
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | French, Haitian Creole |
| Currency | Haitian Gourde (HTG G) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 27,800 square kilometers / Approximately 12 million |
| Main Cities | Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Labadie, Mirebalais, Jacmel, Pétion-Ville, Jérémie |
About Haiti
Haiti (French: Haïti) is located on the western part of Hispaniola Island (also called Haiti Island) in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It shares a border with the Dominican R...
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Jamaica
Jamaica Guide »
| Capital | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Jamaican Dollar (JMD J$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 11,000 square kilometers / Approximately 2.9 million |
| Main Cities | Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Falmouth, Blue Mountains, Mandeville |
Jamaica at a Glance
Jamaica is located in the northwest Caribbean Sea and is part of the Greater Antilles. It lies about 145 kilometers south of Cuba and faces Haiti across the sea to the east. Cove...
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Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Guide »
| Capital | Castries |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 617 square kilometers / Approximately 180,000 |
| Main Cities | Castries, Soufrière, Rodney Bay, Marigot Bay, Gros Islet, Vieux Fort, Choiseul, Micoud |
Overview of Saint Lucia
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Nicaragua
Nicaragua Guide »
| Capital | Managua |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO C$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-6 |
| Area / Population | 130,400 square kilometers / Approximately 6.6 million |
| Main Cities | Managua, Granada, León, Masaya, Ometepe Island, San Juan River, Estelí, Corn Islands |
Nicaragua Overview
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Panama
Panama Guide »
| Capital | Panama City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Panamanian balboa (PAB B/.) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 |
| Area / Population | 75,500 square kilometers / Approximately 4.4 million |
| Main Cities | Panama City, Colón, Bocas del Toro, San Blas, Boquete, David, Chiriquí, Santa Catalina |
Panama Overview
Panama is located at the southernmost end of the Central American isthmus, bordered by Colombia to the east, Costa Rica to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific O...
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Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Guide »
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Dominican Peso (DOP RD$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 48,671 square kilometers / Approximately 11 million |
| Main Cities | Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Samaná, La Romana, Santiago, Bayahibe, Barahona |
Overview of the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic (República Dominicana) is located on the eastern part of Hispaniola Island in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It borders Haiti to...
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Dominica
Dominica Guide »
| Capital | Roseau |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 751 square kilometres / Approximately 72,000 |
| Main Cities | Roseau, Portsmouth, Trafalgar, Scotts Head, Kalinago Territory, Soufrière Valley, Cabrits |
About Dominica
Dominica (officially the Commonwealth of Dominica) is located in the central part of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean, nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and...
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Guide »
| Capital | Kingstown |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | 389 square kilometers / Approximately 104,000 |
| Main Cities | Kingstown, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island, Mayreau, Tobago Cays |
Overview of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Guide »
| Capital | Port of Spain |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD TT$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 5,130 square kilometers / Approximately 1.4 million |
| Main Cities | Port of Spain, San Fernando, Chaguanas, Arima, Scarborough (Tobago), Maracas Bay, La Brea, Piarco |
Overview of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island nation located at the southern end of the Caribbean Sea, separated from Venezuela by the Gulf of Paria, and lying just about 11 k...
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Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Guide »
| Capital | St. John’s |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 442 square kilometers / Approximately 94,000 |
| Main Cities | St. John’s, English Harbour, Dickenson Bay, Jolly Beach, Half Moon Bay, Codrington on Barbuda Island, Shirley Heights |
Overview of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located at the northern end of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It consists of the island of Ant...
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St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis Guide »
| Capital | Basseterre |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 261 square kilometers / Approximately 48,000 people |
| Main Cities | Basseterre, Brimstone Hill Fortress, Dieppe Bay, Southeast Peninsula, Charlestown on Nevis Island, Mount Nevis |
Overview of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the central Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It consists of two volcanic sister islands—Saint Kitts (a...
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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Guide »
| Capital | San Juan |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Languages | Spanish, English |
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 (Atlantic Time, no daylight saving) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 9,104 square kilometers / Approximately 3.2 million |
| Main Cities | Old San Juan, Condado, Vieques Island, Culebra Island, El Yunque National Forest, Ponce, Guavate’s Lechón Highway, Fajardo |
Puerto Rico Overview
Puerto Rico is an island entity located at the eastern end of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, separated from the U.S. Virgin Islands by a strait to the east and about...
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Brazil
Brazil Guide »
| Capital | Brasília |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real (BRL R$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 8.516 million square kilometers / Approximately 216 million |
| Main Cities | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Manaus, Foz do Iguaçu, Brasília, Recife, Florianópolis, Ouro Preto |
Brazil Overview
Brazil (officially the Federative Republic of Brazil) is located in eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is the largest and most populous country in So...
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Colombia
Colombia Guide »
| Capital | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Colombian Peso (COP $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.142 million square kilometers / Approximately 52 million |
| Main Cities | Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, Salento, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Guatapé, Leticia |
Overview of Colombia
Colombia (officially the Republic of Colombia) is located in the northwest of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the ...
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Venezuela
Venezuela Guide »
| Capital | Caracas |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Venezuelan Bolívar (VES Bs.) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 916,000 square kilometers / Approximately 28.3 million |
| Main Cities | Caracas, Mérida, Los Roques Archipelago, Canaima National Park, Margarita Island, Maracaibo, Ciudad Bolívar |
Overview of Venezuela
Venezuela (officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is located in the northern part of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the north, Colom...
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Guyana
Guyana Guide »
| Capital | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD G$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 215,000 square kilometers / Approximately 800,000 |
| Main Cities | Georgetown, Kaieteur, Iwokrama, Rupununi, Linden, New Amsterdam, Orealla, Shell Beach |
About Guyana
Guyana (officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana) is located in the northeastern part of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Suriname to the east, Venezuela to...
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Suriname
Suriname Guide »
| Capital | Paramaribo |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Dutch |
| Currency | Surinamese Dollar (SRD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 164,000 square kilometers / Approximately 620,000 |
| Main Cities | Paramaribo, Nickerie, Commewijne, Brokopondo, Coronie, Saramacca, Marowijne, Albina |
About Suriname
Suriname (officially the Republic of Suriname, Republiek Suriname) is located in northeastern South America, bordered by Guyana to the west, French Guiana to the east, Brazil to the s...
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Ecuador
Ecuador Guide »
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 to UTC-6 (UTC−6 for the Galápagos Islands) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 284,000 square kilometers / Approximately 18 million |
| Main Cities | Quito, Galápagos Islands, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Baños, Otavalo, Amazon Rainforest, Montañita |
Ecuador Overview
Ecuador (officially the Republic of Ecuador, República del Ecuador) is located in northwestern South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, Colombia to the north, and Peru ...
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Peru
Peru Guide »
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish, Quechua |
| Currency | Peruvian Sol (PEN S/) |
| Time Zone | UTC-5 |
| Area / Population | 1.285 million square kilometers / Approximately 34 million |
| Main Cities | Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Ica, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Puerto Maldonado |
Overview of Peru
Peru (officially the Republic of Peru) is located in western South America, bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, Chile to the south, and th...
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Bolivia
Bolivia Guide »
| Capital | Sucre (government seat in La Paz) |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Boliviano (BOB Bs.) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 (UTC) |
| Area / Population | 1.099 million km² / Approximately 12 million |
| Main Cities | La Paz, Sucre, Potosí, Uyuni, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Oruro, Copacabana |
Bolivia Overview
Bolivia (officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia) is a landlocked country in central South America, bordered by Brazil to the north and northeast, Peru to the northwest, Chile...
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Chile
Chile Guide »
| Capital | Santiago |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Chilean Peso (CLP $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-4 to UTC-3 (UTC-3 during South American Daylight Time) |
| Area / Population | 756,000 square kilometers / Approximately 20 million |
| Main Cities | Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Easter Island, La Serena, Puerto Montt |
About Chile
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Paraguay
Paraguay Guide »
| Capital | Asunción |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish, Guaraní |
| Currency | Paraguayan Guarani (PYG ₲) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 407,000 square kilometers / Approximately 7 million |
| Main Cities | Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, San Bernardino, Trinidad, Areguá, Chaco region, Pedro Juan Caballero |
Overview of Paraguay
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Uruguay
Uruguay Guide »
| Capital | Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Uruguayan Peso (UYU $U) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 176,000 square kilometers / Approximately 3.4 million |
| Main Cities | Montevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Piriápolis, Salto, La Paloma, Punta del Diablo, Rocha |
Overview of Uruguay
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Argentina
Argentina Guide »
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso (ARS $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 2.78 million square kilometres / Approximately 46 million |
| Main Cities | Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazú, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Mendoza, Córdoba, Salta, Mar del Plata |
Overview of Argentina
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French Guiana
French Guiana Guide »
| Capital | Cayenne |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Euro (EUR €) |
| Time Zone | UTC-3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 84,000 square kilometres / Approximately 300,000 |
| Main Cities | Cayenne, Kourou, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Mana, Sinnamary, Rémire-Montjoly, Matoury, Ouanary |
Overview of French Guiana
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South Africa
South Africa Guide »
| Capital | Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | 11 languages including Zulu, English, and Afrikaans |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR R) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.219 million square kilometers / Approximately 62 million |
| Main Cities | Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Stellenbosch, Kruger National Park, Garden Route, Hermanus |
Overview of South Africa
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Kenya
Kenya Guide »
| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Swahili, English |
| Currency | Kenyan Shilling (KES KSh) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 583,000 square kilometers / Approximately 55 million |
| Main Cities | Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Mombasa, Diani Beach, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Samburu |
Overview of Kenya
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Madagascar
Madagascar Guide »
| Capital | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Malagasy, French |
| Currency | Malagasy Ariary (MGA Ar) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 587,000 square kilometres / Approximately 30 million |
| Main Cities | Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Isalo National Park, Andasibe National Park, Nosy Be, Île Sainte-Marie, Toliara |
Overview of Madagascar
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Somalia
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| Capital | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Somali, Arabic |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS Sh) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 638,000 square kilometers / Approximately 18 million |
| Main Cities | Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Berbera, Bosaso, Kismayo, Garowe, Baidoa |
Overview of Somalia
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Central African Republic
Central African Republic Guide »
| Capital | Bangui |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French, Sango |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 623,000 square kilometers / Approximately 5.5 million |
| Main Cities | Bangui, Bambari, Bouar, Berbérati, Bambari, Mbaïki, Boali |
Overview of Central African Republic
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Sudan
Sudan Guide »
| Capital | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
| Currency | Sudanese Pound (SDG ج.س) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.886 million square kilometers / Approximately 46 million |
| Main Cities | Khartoum, Omdurman, Port Sudan, Meroë, Kassala, Dongola, Atbara |
Overview of Sudan
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Libya
Libya Guide »
| Capital | Tripoli |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Libyan Dinar (LYD ل.د) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 (Central European Time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.76 million square kilometers / Approximately 7 million |
| Main Cities | Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, Sabratha, Leptis Magna, Cyrene, Ghadames, Sabha |
Overview of Libya
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Tunisia
Tunisia Guide »
| Capital | Tunis |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Tunisian Dinar (TND د.ت) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 163,600 square kilometers / Approximately 12 million |
| Main Cities | Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Hammamet, Sousse, Kairouan, Dougga, Matmata |
Tunisia Overview
Tunisia (officially the Republic of Tunisia) is located at the northernmost tip of the African continent, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, Algeria to the wes...
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Algeria
Algeria Guide »
| Capital | Algiers |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic, Berber |
| Currency | Algerian Dinar (DZD د.ج) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 2.38 million square kilometers / Approximately 45 million |
| Main Cities | Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Tipasa, Timgad, Djémila, Tamanghasset |
Overview of Algeria
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Morocco
Morocco Guide »
| Capital | Rabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic, Berber |
| Currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD د.م.) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+0 (reverts to UTC+0 during Ramadan) |
| Area / Population | 459,000 square kilometers / Approximately 37 million |
| Main Cities | Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Merzouga, Ouarzazate |
Morocco Overview
Morocco (officially the Kingdom of Morocco) is located at the northwestern corner of the African continent, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Strait of Gibraltar and S...
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Nigeria
Nigeria Guide »
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Nigerian Naira (NGN ₦) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 924,000 square kilometers / Approximately 220 million |
| Main Cities | Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, Calabar, Osogbo, Yola, Port Harcourt |
Nigeria Overview
Nigeria (officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria) is located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, bordered by Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Chad t...
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Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire Guide »
| Capital | Yamoussoukro (political), Abidjan (economic) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 322,000 square kilometres / Approximately 29 million |
| Main Cities | Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Grand-Bassam, Man, San-Pédro, Korhogo, Mano, Taï |
Overview of Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire (Republic of Côte d'Ivoire) is located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, bordered by Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkin...
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Liberia
Liberia Guide »
| Capital | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Liberian Dollar (LRD L$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Area / Population | 111,400 square kilometers / Approximately 5.4 million |
| Main Cities | Monrovia, Robertsport, Buchanan, Harper, Greenville, Sapo National Park, Providence Island |
Overview of Liberia
Liberia is located in West Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, with Sierra Leone to the northwest, Guinea to the north, and Côte d'Ivoire to the east. Covering an area of appro...
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Ghana
Ghana Guide »
| Capital | Accra |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Ghanaian Cedi (GHS ₵) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Area / Population | 238,500 square kilometres / Approximately 33 million |
| Main Cities | Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina, Kumasi, Tamale, Lake Volta, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast |
Ghana Overview
Ghana is located in West Africa along the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Oc...
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Mali
Mali Guide »
| Capital | Bamako |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French, Bambara |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Area / Population | 1.24 million square kilometers / Approximately 23 million |
| Main Cities | Bamako, Ségou, Mopti, Djenné, Bandiagara, Dogon Region, Timbuktu (high risk, advised to avoid) |
Overview of Mali
Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. It borders Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire to...
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Togo
Togo Guide »
| Capital | Lomé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 56,800 square kilometres / Approximately 9 million |
| Main Cities | Lomé, Palimé, Mount Agou, Kétou, Aného, Lake Togo, Kara, Sokodé, Koutammakou |
About Togo
Togo (officially the Republic of Togo) is a narrow country along the West African Gulf of Guinea. It borders Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, Burkina Faso to the north, and the Gulf ...
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia Guide »
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Amharic |
| Currency | Ethiopian Birr (ETB Br) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 1.1036 million square kilometers / Approximately 126 million |
| Main Cities | Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Axum, Awasa, Arba Minch, Harar, Danakil Depression |
Ethiopia Overview
Ethiopia (officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) is located in the Horn of Africa and is a large inland country in northeastern Africa. It borders Djibouti and Som...
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Cameroon
Cameroon Guide »
| Capital | Yaoundé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French, English |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 475,400 square kilometers / Approximately 28 million |
| Main Cities | Yaoundé, Douala, Limbe, Kribi, Buea, Bamenda, Bafoussam, Mount Cameroon, Waza National Park |
Overview of Cameroon
Cameroon (officially the Republic of Cameroon) is located on the northeastern coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Central-Western Africa. It borders Nigeria to the west, the Central ...
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Tanzania
Tanzania Guide »
| Capital | Dodoma (administrative), Dar es Salaam (economic) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Swahili, English |
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS TSh) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 945,087 square kilometers / Approximately 61.7 million |
| Main Cities | Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire, Mafia Island |
Overview of Tanzania
Tanzania (officially the United Republic of Tanzania) is located in East Africa along the western shore of the Indian Ocean. It was formed in 1964 through the union of Tanganyik...
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Zambia
Zambia Guide »
| Capital | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW ZK) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 752,612 square kilometers / Approximately 19.6 million |
| Main Cities | Lusaka, Livingstone, Kitwe, Ndola, South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Kafue National Park, Lake Kariba |
Zambia Overview
Zambia (officially the Republic of Zambia) is one of Southern Africa’s largest landlocked countries, covering approximately 753,000 square kilometers and bordered by eight nations: t...
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Angola
Angola Guide »
| Capital | Luanda |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Angolan Kwanza (AOA Kz) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 1,246,700 square kilometers / Approximately 36 million |
| Main Cities | Luanda, Benguela, Lobito, Huambo, Malanje, Lubango, Namibe, Soyo |
Overview of Angola
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Djibouti
Djibouti Guide »
| Capital | Djibouti City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French, Arabic |
| Currency | Djiboutian franc (DJF Fdj) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | 23,200 square kilometers / Approximately 1.1 million |
| Main Cities | Djibouti City, Lake Assal, Lake Abbe, Tadjoura, Arta, Dikhil, Seven Brothers Islands |
Overview of Djibouti
Djibouti (officially the Republic of Djibouti) is located in the Horn of Africa in northeastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden to the east, Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to...
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Niger
Niger Guide »
| Capital | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 1.267 million square kilometers / Approximately 26 million |
| Main Cities | Niamey, Agadez, Zinder, Maradi, Tahoua, Koure, W National Park, Ténéré Desert (high risk, advised to exercise caution) |
Overview of Niger
Niger (officially the Republic of Niger) is a landlocked country in West Africa, located in the Sahel zone on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. It borders Algeria and Libya t...
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Benin
Benin Guide »
| Capital | Porto-Novo (official), Cotonou (economic) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 115,000 square kilometers / Approximately 14 million |
| Main Cities | Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Ouidah, Abomey, Ganvie, Pendjari National Park, Natitingou, Grand-Popo |
Overview of Benin
Benin (officially the Republic of Benin) is located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. It borders Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Nig...
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Mauritania
Mauritania Guide »
| Capital | Nouakchott |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU UM) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 1.03 million square kilometers / Approximately 4.9 million |
| Main Cities | Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Atar, Chinguetti, Oualata, Ouadane, Zouérat, Banc d'Arguin National Park |
Mauritania Overview
Mauritania (officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania) is located in northwestern Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara and Algeria to the north, M...
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Gabon
Gabon Guide »
| Capital | Libreville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 267,700 square kilometers / Approximately 2.4 million |
| Main Cities | Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango National Park, Ivindo National Park, Lopé National Park, Akanda National Park, Franceville, Mouanda |
About Gabon
Gabon (officially the Gabonese Republic) is located on the west coast of central Africa, straddling the equator. It borders the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Equatorial...
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Guinea
Guinea Guide »
| Capital | Conakry |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Guinean Franc (GNF FG) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 245,900 square kilometers / Approximately 14 million |
| Main Cities | Conakry, Kankan, Labé, Nzérékoré, Boké, Kindia, Los Islands, Mount Nimba, Fouta Djallon Plateau |
Overview of Guinea
Guinea (officially the Republic of Guinea) is located on the west coast of West Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Mali to the north, Cô...
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Gambia
Gambia Guide »
| Capital | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Gambian dalasi (GMD D) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 10,689 square kilometers / Approximately 2.7 million |
| Main Cities | Banjul, Serekunda, Kanifing, Kololi, Bakau, Brikama, Janjanbureh, Tanji |
Overview of The Gambia
The Gambia (officially the Republic of The Gambia) is located in West Africa and is one of the smallest countries on the African continent. The country extends east-west along...
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Botswana
Botswana Guide »
| Capital | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, Setswana |
| Currency | Botswana Pula (BWP P) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 581,730 square kilometers / Approximately 2.6 million |
| Main Cities | Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Tsodilo Hills |
Overview of Botswana
Botswana (officially the Republic of Botswana) is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Zambia and Zimbabwe to the north, Namibia to the west, and South Africa to t...
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Senegal
Senegal Guide »
| Capital | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 196,722 square kilometers / Approximately 18 million |
| Main Cities | Dakar, Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, Lake Retba, Djoudj, Thiès, Touba, Ziguinchor |
Overview of Senegal
Senegal (officially the Republic of Senegal) is located at the westernmost point of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north across the Senegal Riv...
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Rwanda
Rwanda Guide »
| Capital | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Kinyarwanda, English, French |
| Currency | Rwandan Franc (RWF FRw) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 26,300 square kilometers / Approximately 14 million |
| Main Cities | Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Akagera National Park, Lake Kivu, Ruhengeri, Gisenyi, Huye |
About Rwanda
Rwanda (officially the Republic of Rwanda) is a landlocked country in east-central Africa, situated between the western branch of the East African Rift and the Great Lakes region. It bo...
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Burundi
Burundi Guide »
| Capital | Gitega (political), Bujumbura (economic) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Kirundi, French |
| Currency | Burundian franc (BIF FBu) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 27,800 square kilometers / Approximately 13 million |
| Main Cities | Bujumbura, Gitega, Gishora, Kibira National Park, Ruvubu National Park, Lake Tanganyika, Rutovu, Lake Nyanza |
Burundi Overview
Burundi (officially the Republic of Burundi) is a landlocked country in Central Africa, situated in the western branch of the East African Rift. It borders Rwanda to the north, Tanzan...
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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Guide »
| Capital | Freetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean leone (SLL Le) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 71,700 square kilometers / Approximately 8 million |
| Main Cities | Freetown, Banana Islands, Turtle Islands, Bunce Island, River No. 2, Kenema, Bo, Makeni |
Overview of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone (officially the Republic of Sierra Leone) is located in West Africa along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It borders Guinea to the north and east, Libe...
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Eritrea
Eritrea Guide »
| Capital | Asmara |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Tigrinya, Arabic, English |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa (ERN Nfk) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 117,600 square kilometers / Approximately 3.7 million (official figure; estimates vary) |
| Main Cities | Asmara, Massawa, Keren, Nakfa, Dahlak Archipelago, Akordat, Senafe |
Eritrea Overview
Eritrea is located in northeastern Africa along the western coast of the Red Sea, bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the southeast, and facing Yemen a...
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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Guide »
| Capital | Bissau |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 36,100 square kilometers / Approximately 2.1 million |
| Main Cities | Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú, Bolama, Quinara, Bijagós Archipelago, Cacheu, Tombali |
Overview of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is located on the westernmost tip of Africa’s Atlantic coast, bordered by Senegal to the north, Guinea to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west...
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Guide »
| Capital | Harare |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, Shona, Ndebele |
| Currency | Zimbabwean dollar (foreign currencies such as the US dollar are widely used) (ZiG Z$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 391,000 square kilometers / Approximately 16.6 million |
| Main Cities | Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Masvingo, Mutare, Matobo, Kariba |
Zimbabwe Overview
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by Zambia to the north across the Zambezi River, South Africa to the south, Mozambique to the east, and Botswana to th...
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Eswatini
Eswatini Guide »
| Capital | Mbabane |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, SiSwati |
| Currency | Swazi Lilangeni (SZL E) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 17,400 square kilometers / Approximately 1.2 million |
| Main Cities | Mbabane, Lobamba, Manzini, Ezulwini Valley, Piggs Peak, Siteki, Nhlangano |
Eswatini Overview
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Lesotho
Lesotho Guide »
| Capital | Maseru |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Sesotho, English |
| Currency | Lesotho loti (LSL L) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 30,400 square kilometres / Approximately 2.3 million |
| Main Cities | Maseru, Thaba-Tseka, Semonkong, Mohale’s Hoek, Mokhotlong, Tahleho, Qacha’s Nek |
About Lesotho
Lesotho (officially the Kingdom of Lesotho) is located on the eastern plateau of southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa. It is the world’s largest enclave and one of the ...
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Seychelles
Seychelles Guide »
| Capital | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Creole, English, French |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee (SCR ₨) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 455 square kilometers (115 islands) / Around 100,000 |
| Main Cities | Mahé, Victoria, Beau Vallon, Praslin, La Digue, Anse aux Pins, Silhouette Island, Bird Island |
Seychelles Overview
Seychelles (officially the Republic of Seychelles) is an island nation located in the central western Indian Ocean, about 1,600 kilometers east of the African mainland and northe...
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Mozambique
Mozambique Guide »
| Capital | Maputo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Mozambican Metical (MZN MT) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 801,600 square kilometers / Approximately 33 million |
| Main Cities | Maputo, Vilankulo, Bazaruto Archipelago, Inhambane, Mozambique Island, Gorongosa National Park, Pemba, Quelimane |
Mozambique Overview
Mozambique (officially the Republic of Mozambique) is located in southeastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean. It neighbors Tanzania to the north, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe t...
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Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea Guide »
| Capital | Malabo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Spanish, French |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 28,000 square kilometers / Approximately 1.7 million |
| Main Cities | Malabo, Bata, Bioko Island, Pico Basilé volcano, Moka Valley, Annobón Island, Luba, Mongomo |
Overview of Equatorial Guinea
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Comoros
Comoros Guide »
| Capital | Moroni |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Comorian, Arabic, French |
| Currency | Comorian franc (KMF CF) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1,862 square kilometers / Approximately 850,000 |
| Main Cities | Moroni, Karthala Volcano, Grande Comore Island, Mohéli Marine Park, Anjouan Island, Mutsamudu, Fomboni, Iconi |
Overview of the Comoros
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Mauritius
Mauritius Guide »
| Capital | Port Louis |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, French, Creole |
| Currency | Mauritian Rupee (MUR ₨) |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 |
| Area / Population | 2,040 square kilometers / Approximately 1.26 million |
| Main Cities | Port Louis, Grand Baie, Chamarel, Le Morne, Mahebourg, Cap Malheureux, Flacq, Île aux Cerfs, Black River Gorges |
Overview of Mauritius
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Cape Verde
Cape Verde Guide »
| Capital | Praia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE $) |
| Time Zone | UTC-1 (CVT) |
| Area / Population | 4,033 square kilometers / Approximately 550,000 |
| Main Cities | Praia, Santa Maria, Mindelo, São Filipe, Sal Rei, Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, Porto Novo |
Overview of Cape Verde
Cape Verde (officially the Republic of Cape Verde) is an island nation in the central Atlantic, located about 570 kilometers off the westernmost point of mainland Africa (Daka...
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Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe Guide »
| Capital | São Tomé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Currency | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN Db) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | 1,001 square kilometers / Approximately 230,000 |
| Main Cities | São Tomé City, Trindade, Nova Moca, Santa Ana, Neves, Santo António, Ilhéu das Rolas |
Overview of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe (officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe) is an island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, about 250 kilometers off the ce...
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Guide »
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF CFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+0 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 274,200 square kilometers / Approximately 23 million |
| Main Cities | Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora, Koudougou, Ouahigouya, Gaoua, Dédougou |
Burkina Faso Overview
Burkina Faso is a landlocked, highland country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin to the south, and Mali and Niger to the north. With an area...
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Uganda
Uganda Guide »
| Capital | Kampala |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, Swahili |
| Currency | Ugandan Shilling (UGX USh) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 241,500 square kilometers / Approximately 48 million |
| Main Cities | Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbale, Kasese, Mbarara, Masaka, Kumasi |
Overview of Uganda
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Namibia
Namibia Guide »
| Capital | Windhoek |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD N$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 824,300 square kilometers / Approximately 2.6 million |
| Main Cities | Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Otjiwarongo, Oshakati, Katima Mulilo |
Namibia Overview
Namibia is located in the southwest of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. Its s...
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Malawi
Malawi Guide »
| Capital | Lilongwe (administrative), Blantyre (economic) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, Chichewa |
| Currency | Malawian Kwacha (MWK MK) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 118,500 square kilometres / Approximately 21 million |
| Main Cities | Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba, Nkhata Bay, Likoma Island, Mangochi, Kasungu, Mzuzu |
Overview of Malawi
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Egypt
Egypt Guide »
| Capital | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP E£) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.002 million square kilometers / Approximately 110 million |
| Main Cities | Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria |
Egypt Overview
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Chad
Chad Guide »
| Capital | N'Djamena |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French, Arabic |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 1.284 million square kilometers / Approximately 18 million |
| Main Cities | N'Djamena, Zakouma National Park, Lake Chad, Abéché, Mondou, Sarh, Ennedi Plateau, Faya-Largeau |
Overview of Chad
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Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo Guide »
| Capital | Brazzaville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 |
| Area / Population | 342,000 square kilometers / Approximately 6 million |
| Main Cities | Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Ouesso, Dolisie, Ouésso, Ouanghi, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Likouala |
Overview of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville)
The Republic of the Congo (République du Congo), commonly referred to as the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), is located in central Africa on th...
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DR Congo
DR Congo Guide »
| Capital | Kinshasa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Congolese Franc (CDF FC) |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 to UTC+2 (west) |
| Area / Population | 2.345 million square kilometers (the largest in sub-Saharan Africa) / Approximately 102 million |
| Main Cities | Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani, Matadi, Virunga National Park, Okapi Wildlife Reserve |
Overview of the DRC
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South Sudan
South Sudan Guide »
| Capital | Juba |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | South Sudanese Pound (SSP £) |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
| Area / Population | 644,000 square kilometers / Approximately 11 million |
| Main Cities | Juba, Wau, Malakal, Boma National Park, Bandingilo National Park, Nimule, Rumbek, Yei |
Overview of South Sudan
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Palau
Palau Guide »
| Capital | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Palauan, English |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Area / Population | 459 square kilometers / Approximately 18,000 |
| Main Cities | Koror, Ngerulmud, Melekeok, Babeldaob Island, Peleliu, Angaur, Aimeliik |
About Palau
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Micronesia
Micronesia Guide »
| Capital | Palikir |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Yap, Chuuk) |
| Area / Population | 702 square kilometers / Approximately 100,000 |
| Main Cities | Palikir, Kolonia, Weno, Tol, Kolonia Harbor, Lehu, Tofol, Utwe |
Overview of the Federated States of Micronesia
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Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands Guide »
| Capital | Majuro |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Marshallese, English |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD $) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 |
| Area / Population | 181.3 square kilometers / Approximately 42,000 |
| Main Cities | Majuro, Ebeye, Laura, Jaluit, Mili, Ailinglaplap, Maloelap, Wotje |
Overview of the Marshall Islands
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Kiribati
Kiribati Guide »
| Capital | Tarawa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Kiribati and English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD A$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 to UTC+14 (Tarawa) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 811 square kilometres of land, and about 3.5 million square kilometres of exclusive economic maritime zone / Around 120,000 |
| Main Cities | South Tarawa, Tarawa, Betio, Christmas Island (Kiritimati), Tabuaeran, Abemama, Banaba Island, Phoenix Islands |
About Kiribati
Kiribati (the Republic of Kiribati) is a mid-Pacific island nation straddling the equator, composed of 33 atolls and coral islands grouped into three major island chains: the Gilbert Is...
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Nauru
Nauru Guide »
| Capital | Yaren (seat of government) |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Nauruan, English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD A$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 (UTC) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 21 square kilometers / Approximately 12,000 |
| Main Cities | Yaren, Aiwo, Anabar, Buada, Meneng, Denigomodu |
Nauru Overview
Nauru (officially the Republic of Nauru) is a single coral island nation located in the central-western Pacific Ocean, about 42 kilometers south of the equator. With a land area of ju...
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Guide »
| Capital | Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English, Tok Pisin |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK K) |
| Time Zone | UTC+10 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 463,000 square kilometres / Approximately 10 million |
| Main Cities | Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen, Kokopo, Rabaul, Wewak, Madang, Alotau, Tari |
Papua New Guinea Overview
Papua New Guinea (officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea) is located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, occupying the eastern half of New Guinea Island along wit...
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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Guide »
| Capital | Honiara |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | Solomon Islands dollar (SBD SI$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+11 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 28,800 square kilometers / Approximately 720,000 |
| Main Cities | Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Tulagi, Florida Islands, Marovo Lagoon, Gizo, Munda, East Rennell Island |
Solomon Islands Overview
The Solomon Islands is a Melanesian island nation located in the southwestern Pacific, east of Papua New Guinea, comprising about 992 islands with a land area of approximate...
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Vanuatu
Vanuatu Guide »
| Capital | Port Vila |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Bislama, English, French |
| Currency | Vanuatu Vatu (VUV VT) |
| Time Zone | UTC+11 |
| Area / Population | Approximately 12,200 square kilometres / Approximately 330,000 |
| Main Cities | Port Vila, Efate Island, Tanna Island, Santo Island, Luganville, Pentecost Island, Malakula Island |
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a Melanesian island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, about 1,750 kilometres east of Australia. It consists of around 83 islands stretching north to south, cov...
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Fiji
Fiji Guide »
| Capital | Suva |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English, Fijian, Hindi |
| Currency | Fijian Dollar (FJD FJ$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 (UTC) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 18,300 square kilometers / Approximately 930,000 |
| Main Cities | Nadi, Denarau Island, Suva, Coral Coast, Mamanuca Islands, Yasawa Islands, Monuriki Island, Lautoka |
About Fiji
Fiji is an island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand, at the cultural crossroads of Melanesia and Polynesia. It consists of around 333 islands, approxima...
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Tuvalu
Tuvalu Guide »
| Capital | Funafuti |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Tuvaluan, English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD A$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12 |
| Area / Population | 26 square kilometers / Approximately 11,000 |
| Main Cities | Funafuti, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, Nanumea, Nui, Niutao, Nanumanga, Vaitupu |
About Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a tiny island nation in the central South Pacific Polynesian archipelago, lying roughly along the line between Hawaii and Australia. It consists of nine coral atolls and islan...
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Samoa
Samoa Guide »
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Samoan, English |
| Currency | Samoan tālā (WST T) |
| Time Zone | UTC+13 (UTC) |
| Area / Population | 2,842 square kilometres / Approximately 200,000 |
| Main Cities | Apia, Upolu Island, Savai'i Island, Lalomanu Beach, To Sua Ocean Trench, Manono Island, Palauli Village, Sataoa |
Overview of Samoa
Samoa (officially the Independent State of Samoa) is located in the heart of the Polynesian islands in the South Pacific, occupying the western part of the Samoan Archipelago. It c...
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Tonga
Tonga Guide »
| Capital | Nukuʻalofa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | Tongan, English |
| Currency | Tongan paʻanga (TOP T$) |
| Time Zone | UTC+13 to UTC+14 (UTC+14 during Daylight Saving Time) |
| Area / Population | 747 square kilometres / Approximately 105,000 |
| Main Cities | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu Island, Vavaʻu Islands, Neiafu, Haʻapai Islands, Lifuka Island, ʻEua Island, Hōma Village |
About Tonga
Tonga (the Kingdom of Tonga) is located in the southwestern South Pacific, situated east of Fiji, south of Samoa, and west of the Cook Islands. It comprises 171 islands, about 36 of whic...
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Cook Islands
Cook Islands Guide »
| Capital | Avarua |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English, Cook Islands Māori |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD NZ$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-10 (no daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 236 square kilometers / Approximately 17,000 |
| Main Cities | Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Mitiaro, Manihiki, Avarua |
Cook Islands Overview
The Cook Islands are located in the central South Pacific, part of Polynesia, about 3,000 kilometers northeast of New Zealand and southwest of Tahiti. The country consists of 15 ...
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Niue
Niue Guide »
| Capital | Alofi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Languages | English, Niuean |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD NZ$) |
| Time Zone | UTC-11 (no daylight saving time) |
| Area / Population | Approximately 260 square kilometers / Approximately 1,700 people |
| Main Cities | Alofi, Avatele, Hakupu, Mutalau, Liku, Tamakautoga, Vaiea |
Niue Overview
Niue is located in the central South Pacific, part of Polynesia, situated about 2,400 kilometers northeast of Auckland, New Zealand, east of Tonga, and west of the Cook Islands. The coun...
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