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Welcome to The Gap Year Travel Guide 2020! If you’re longing
to get out and explore the world, we’ve got the information you
need. Focussing on the facts, this year’s edition features country
directories with all the essential information you need to know
about a destination. As well as that, we’ve included some safety
advice to ensure you take care out there!

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Travelling to the Falkland Islands is easier than you might think, with options by
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CREDIT: FALKLAND ISLANDS TOURIST BOARD

The Falklands archipelago is made up Most of the hills around Stanley were also
of two main islands, East and West the sites of major battles fought in the
Falkland, surrounded by smaller 1982 war with Argentina. Understand
islands and all situated 400 miles off the more of this aspect of Falklands’ heritage NORTHEAST ASIA
southeastern tip of South America. Great with a hike in the hills or simply enjoy the
walking experiences can be found at challenging terrain and lovely views.
many locations.
Explore further aield around the East,
The capital, Stanley, on East Falkland, has West and offshore islands. Coastlines SOUTHEAST ASIA
a beautiful coastline with stunning white vary from rugged coastal cliffs to long
sand beaches, rocky shores and heath miles of undisturbed white sand beaches
and scrubland which provide a variety interspersed with rocky headlands and
of habitats for wildlife. Nearby, Cape large kelp forests. Hills, wide open plains
Pembroke is a lovely area with small and stone runs characterise different AUSTRALASIA
ponds, coves and a charming lighthouse. parts of the Falklands.
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ARGENTINA
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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT Home to the highest peak » » Religion: Roman Catholic




NORTHEAST ASIA in the western hemisphere » » (predominantly), Protestant,
(Aconcagua) and the
Jewish + others
southernmost city in the world
Population:
(Ushuaia), Argentina offers
both calming mountains and » » Approx. 44.7 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Buenos Aires » » Climate: Regional variations
Currency: Argentine Peso
bustling cities.
of temperature. Winter is from
»
»
2
Size: Approx. 2.8 million km
June to August and summer is
»
Language: Spanish (oficial)
from December to February.
»
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BRAZIL
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The largest country in South » » Religion: Roman Catholic
America: home to the (predominantly), Protestant +
Copacabana beach, Christ other Christian groups
the Redeemer statue, samba » »
carnivals and lots more—there's Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 208.8 million
no doubt Brazil offers something
for everyone. » » Currency: Brazilian Real
» » Capital city: Brasília » » Climate: Tropical and

» » Size: Approx. 8.5 million km 2 subtropical climate. SOUTHEAST ASIA
Temperatures can reach 18°C
» » Language: in winter (June–Aug) and 40°C
Portuguese (oficial) during summer (Dec–Feb).
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PARAGUAY
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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT Separated by the Paraguay » » Religion: Roman Catholic


(predominantly), Protestant +
river, Paraguay's high-spirited
NORTHEAST ASIA cities and vast farmland are sure » » other groups
to fascinate. Make sure you visit
Population:
the UNESCO World Heritage
Approx. 7 million
settlements built by Jesuit
missionaries. » » Currency:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Asunción » » Climate: Subtropical and
Paraguayan Guaraní
»
»
2
Size: 406,752 km
warm throughout the year, but
» » Language: Spanish, Guarani from October to April there is
(both oficial)
heavy rainfall.
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Peru is home to rich historical » » Religion: Roman Catholic INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
sites: the ancient Incan ruins (predominantly), Christian +
at Machu Picchu and Cusco as other groups
well as the coastal city of Lima. » »
Although the Amazon River Population:
Approx. 31.3 million NORTHEAST
begins here, Peru has one of the ASIA
driest deserts in the world. » » Currency: Peruvian Sol
» » Capital city: Lima » » Climate: The mountains
» » Size: Approx. 1.3 million km 2 are cooler than the coast SOUTHEAST ASIA
and the jungle. The winter
» » Language: Spanish, Quechua, (June–September) is the driest
Aymara (all oficial) + other season, but this will still be
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Suriname may be the smallest » » Religion: Christian, Hindu,
country in South America, but Muslim + other groups
its picturesque rivers and active » » Population: Approx. 597,900
Dutch-colonial capital make NORTHEAST ASIA
for a one-of-a-kind visit. » » Currency: Surinamese Dollar
» » Capital city: Paramaribo » » Climate: Tropical with a short
» » Size: 163,820 km 2 rainy season from December SOUTHEAST ASIA
to January and a longer rainy
» » Language: Dutch (oficial), season from April to July. The
English (widely spoken), temperature remains steady
Sranang Tongo + others throughout the year.
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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT Trinidad and Tobago is the » » Religion: Christian, Hindu,


birthplace of the Steelpan drum,
Muslim + other groups
NORTHEAST ASIA and home to one of the world's » » Population:
hottest chillies. With beautiful
Approx. 1.2 million
beaches and cities there’s plenty
»
»
Currency:
to explore here.
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Port of Spain » » Climate: Tropical with a dry
»
»
Size: 5,128 km
2
season from November to May
Language: English (oficial),
»
and a wet season from May to
»
Creole English, Carribean July. The hottest part of the year
is June to October.
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Historical Montevideo and sandy » » Religion: Roman Catholic
beaches along its southern coast (predominantly), Jewish +
contrasts to the remarkable open other Christian groups
grassland in the north of the » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
country, where you’ll probably Approx. 3.4 million
ind a few cows (Uruguay is
home to some 12 million). » » Currency: Uruguayan Peso
» » Capital city: Montevideo » » Climate: Temperatures: 21 to SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Size: 176,215 km 2 28°C in summer (December–
March) and 10 to 16°C in winter
» » Language: Spanish (oficial) (June–September).
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22 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 23 THE BAHAMAS

23 BARBADOS 24 BELIZE


24 BERMUDA 25 CANADA


25 COSTA RICA 26 CUBA


26 DOMINICA 27 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

27 GREENLAND 28 GRENADA


28 GUATEMALA 29 JAMAICA

29 MEXICO 30 PANAMA


30 ST KITTS & NEVIS 31 ST LUCIA


31 ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES 33 USA




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NORTHEAST ASIA Split across two islands with » » Religion: Protestant
wonderful white (and pink!)
(predominantly), Christian
+ others
beaches and a busy capital city,
Antigua and Barbuda is sure not
to disappoint! » » Population: Approx. 95,882
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: St. John’s » » Eastern Carribbean Dollar
»
»
Currency:
»
»
2
Size: Approx. 440 km
Climate: Tropical savanna
»
Language: English (oficial),
»
climate. Warm and dry for most
AUSTRALASIA Antiguan Creole of the year (January–June).
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With 700 islands to choose There’s more to this island
from, attractive architecture, than white sandy beaches—
and dreamy beaches—where it’s home to the third oldest
do you start?! parliament in the world!
» » Capital city: Nassau » » Capital city: Bridgetown AFRICA
» » Size: 13,880 km 2 » » Size: 430 km 2

» » Language: English » » Language: English
(oficial), Creole (oficial), Bajan INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Christian » » Religion: Protestant
(predominantly) + others (predominantly) + others
» » Population: » » Population:
Approx. 332,634 Approx. 293,131 NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: United States » » Currency:
Dollar, Bahamian Dollar Barbadian Dollar
» » Climate: Warm all year, » » Climate: Barbados is
with more pleasant warm and sunny year- SOUTHEAST ASIA
temperatures and a lower round. The dry season is
chance of tropical storms December to May while the
from December to April. rest of the year is wet.
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BELIZE BERMUDA
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RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA






MIDDLE EAST Originally home to the From pretty pink sand to


historic Maya civilization,
Belize is bursting with culture intricate cave systems, this
mysterious archipelago offers
and history! generous natural phenomena.
AFRICA » » Capital city: Belmopan » » Capital city: Hamilton

» » Size: 22,966 km 2 » » Size: 54 km 2

»
»
»
»
(oficial), Spanish, Creole,
(oficial), Portuguese
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: English » » Language: English
Maya + others
Religion: Protestant
(predominantly) + others
Religion: Roman Catholic,
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Protestant + others » » Population:
Approx. 71,176
Population:
Approx. 385,854
» » Currency: Belize Dollar » » Currency:
Bermudian Dollar
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Tropical, with » » Climate: Subtropical,
with a hurricane season
a distinct dry season
from late February to
from June to November.
May. Temperatures keep Temperatures are highest
from May to October.
between 20°C and 30°C.
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COSTA
CANADA
RICA
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The second largest country in
the world, where you’ll ind Costa Rica boasts MIDDLE EAST
The Great Lakes, diverse phenomenal biodiversity in
scenery and polar bears. its lush rainforests, sandy
» » Capital city: Ottawa beaches and volcanic ranges.

» » Size: » » Capital city: San José AFRICA
Approx. 10 million km 2 » » Size: 51,100 km 2
» » Language: English, » » Language: Spanish
French (both oficial) (oficial), English INDIAN
+ others SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Roman Catholic
» » Religion: Catholic, (predominantly) + others
Protestant + others
» » Population:
» » Population: Approx. 5 million NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 35.9 million
» » Currency:
» » Currency: Costa Rican Colón
Canadian Dollar
» » Climate: Tropical with
» » Climate: Typically harsh many micro-climates. Dry SOUTHEAST ASIA
winters, with snow on the season is December to
ground half the year inland. April and the rainy season
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CUBA DOMINICA
EUROPE





RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA






MIDDLE EAST Famed for its 1950s cars, Nicknamed “The Nature


cigars and rum, Cuba is an
Dominica’s natural life
enchanting place to explore. Island of the Caribbean”,
is remarkable.
AFRICA » » Capital city: Havana » » Capital city: Roseau
»
»
2
Size: 110,860 km
» » Language: » » Size: 751 km 2
Spanish (oficial)
Language: English
»
»
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Religion: Christian » » (oficial), French Patois
Religion: Roman Catholic
(predominantly), folk
(predominantly) + others
+ others
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Population: » » Population:
Approx. 11.1 million
Approx. 74,027
»
»
Currency: Cuban
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Convertible Peso, » » Currency:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Tropical climate » » Climate: Temperatures
Cuban Peso
remain similar all year.
Driest months: February to
with a dry, cooler season
from November to April. April. Rainy season is June
Prone to hurricanes.
to October.
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DOMINICAN GREENLAND

REPUBLIC
EUROPE




RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA







Explore the cultural historic
capital, or kick back and Greenland’s spectacular MIDDLE EAST
enjoy the golden beaches. sparse landscapes, glaciers,
» » Capital city: and Inuit culture are all
Santo Domingo treasures to behold.
» » Size: 48,670 km 2 » » Capital city: Nuuk AFRICA
» » Language: » » Size: 2
Spanish (oficial) Approx. 2.2 million km

» » Religion: Roman Catholic » » Language: Greenlandic, INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
(predominantly), Protestant oficial), Danish, English

+ others » » Religion: Evangelical
» » Population: Lutheran, Inuit beliefs
Approx. 10.3 million » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: Approx. 57,691
Dominican Peso » » Currency: Danish Krone
» » Climate: Warm » » Climate: Mostly covered
temperatures that remain with snow or ice. SOUTHEAST ASIA
similar all year. Wet season: Temperatures usually stay
Oct–April in the north, and below 0°C. Warmest in July
Aug–Sept in the south. and August.
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MIDDLE EAST There’s plenty to see on Home to a rich cultural


the “Spice Isle” including
its crystal clear waters and history of the Maya people.
»
»
Capital city:
white sandy beaches. Guatemala City
AFRICA » » Capital city: St. George’s » » Size: 108,889 km 2
» » Size: 344 km 2 » » Language: Spanish
(oficial), Mayan languages
»
»
(oficial), French Patois
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: English » » Religion: Roman Catholic,
Religion: Protestant,
Protestant, indigenous
Roman Catholic + others
Maya beliefs
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Population: » » Population:
Approx. 112,207
Approx. 16.6 million
»
»
Currency:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar » » Currency:
Guatemalan Quetzal
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Tropical climate » » Climate: Temperate.
with a dry season from
Slightly warmer in coastal
December to May, usually
regions. Rainy season: May
with temperatures to Oct inland but stretches
to December on the coast.
above 20°C.
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JAMAICA MEXICO
EUROPE





RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA







Mexico offers a diverse mix
Well known for its music of ancient history, colourful MIDDLE EAST
and cuisine, Jamaica is also culture, and tasty cuisine.
home to scenic mountains Its fantastic scenery offers
and serene beaches. amazing sights at every turn.
» » Capital city: Kingston » » Capital city: Mexico City AFRICA
» » Size: 10,991 km 2 » » Size: Approx. 2 million km 2

» » Language: English, » » Language: Spanish +
English Patois indigenous languages INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Protestant » » Religion: Roman Catholic

(predominantly) + others + others
» » Population: » » Population:

Approx. 2.8 million Approx. 126 million NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: » » Currency: Mexican Peso
Jamaican Dollar
» » Climate: Varies according
» » Climate: Jamaica is hot to altitude. Mexico City
and humid throughout sees pleasant summers SOUTHEAST ASIA
the year, although and mild winters, while
higher inland regions are Northern Mexico has very
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MIDDLE EAST This elongated country has Both islands boast tropical


plenty of attractions, from
and breathtaking views.
the sprawling metropolis beaches, warm seawater
Panama City to a boat cruise » » Capital city: Basseterre
AFRICA along the Canal de Panamá. » » Size: Approx. 261 km 2

»
»
Capital city: Panama City
» » Size: 75,420 km 2 » » Language:
English (oficial)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: Spanish » » Religion: Protestant
(oficial), indigenous
(predominantly) + others
languages + others
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Religion: Roman Catholic » » Population:
Approx. 53,100
(predominantly), Protestant
»
»
Currency:
»
»
Population:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Approx. 3.8 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Currency: US Dollar and » » Climate: Tropical climate,
hot and humid year-round,
Panamanian Balboa
with a wet season from
»
June to November, and a
Climate: Tropical climate
»
year-round. Rainy season is dry season from January
from October to November.
to April.
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ST LUCIA ST VINCENT &
THE GRANDINES
EUROPE




RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA






MIDDLE EAST


Cloaked in rainforests, St Made up of 32 islands, which
Lucia is a haven for birdlife offer breathtaking dive spots
with over 170 types litting in and tranquil beaches.
and out of the trees.
» » Capital city: Kingstown AFRICA
» » Capital city: Castries » » Size: Approx. 390 km 2
» » Size: 616 km 2 » » Language: English,
» » Language: English Vincentian Creole English,
(oficial), French Patois French Patois INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Christian » » Religion: Protestant
(predominantly) + others (predominantly) + others
» » Population: » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 165,500 Approx. 102,000
» » Currency: » » Currency:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar Eastern Caribbean Dollar
» » Climate: Hot and tropical, » » Climate: Tropical SOUTHEAST ASIA
with trade winds. Year- climate, expect warm
round temperatures temperatures with
AUSTRALASIA
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This mesmerising place is so » » Religion: Christian
vastly diverse: from the deserts (predominantly)
of Nevada and the traditional » »
ranches in Utah, to the glitz and Population:
Approx. 329 million NORTHEAST
glamour of the sleek cities of Los ASIA
Angeles and New York. » » Currency: US Dollar
» » Capital city: Washington, D.C » » Climate: Overall temperate
» » Size: 9.8 million km 2 climate, but as it’s one of the
biggest countries, temperatures SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Language: English, Spanish can vary—from arctic
(second most prevalent spoken temperatures in Alaska, to
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37 PEGGY GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION

38 ALBANIA 39 ANDORRA 39 AUSTRIA

BOSNIA &
42 BELARUS 42 BELGIUM 43 HERZEGOVINA
43 BULGARIA 44 CROATIA 44 CYPRUS


45 CZECH REPUBLIC 45 DENMARK 46 ESTONIA

46 FINLAND 47 FRANCE 48 GERMANY

49 GREECE 51 HUNGARY 53 ICELAND

55 IRELAND 55 ITALY 57 LATVIA

58 LIECHTENSTEIN 59 LITHUANIA 59 LUXEMBOURG

60 MALTA 60 MOLDOVA 61 MONTENEGRO

61 NETHERLANDS 62 NORTH MACEDONIA 62 NORWAY


63 POLAND 63 PORTUGAL 64 ROMANIA

64 SAN MARINO 65 SERBIA 65 SLOVAKIA

67 SLOVENIA 69 SPAIN 72 SWEDEN

72 SWITZERLAND 73 TURKEY 73 UKRAINE



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PEGGY GUGGENHEIM EUROPE


COLLECTION


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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is
the personal collection of the legendary
patron of the arts Peggy Guggenheim
(1898-1979), a niece of Solomon R.
Guggenheim. It includes major holdings MIDDLE EAST
of Cubism, Abstraction, Surrealism,
early American Abstract Expressionism,
and postwar European and American
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection also
painting and sculpture. Artists comprise
exhibits the Hannelore B. and Rudolph AFRICA
masterpieces by Jean Arp, Umberto
B. Collection of European and American
Boccioni, Alexander Calder, Marcel
art that was added to the collection of
Duchamp, Max Ernst, René Magritte,
the Guggenheim Foundation in Venice
Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock,
in 2012. In addition, exhibitions are
Germaine Richier, Gino Severini, Clyfford INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
organised and presented in temporary
Still, and Emilio Vedova, among others.
exhibition galleries of the museum.
Housed in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the
Grand Canal in Venice where Guggenheim
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
spent the last thirty years of her life,
+39.041.2405 411 NORTHEAST ASIA
the collection is the Italian branch of the
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. [email protected]
www.guggenheim-venice.it
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Opening hours: 10am – 6pm.
Closed on Tuesdays and December 25

Tickets: €15; €9 for students; €13 for
over 65s; free for members and under 10s AUSTRALASIA
PHOTOS: © PEGGY GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION,
VENICE / PHOTO MATTEO DE FINA – NICOLÒ MIANA


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NORTHEAST ASIA A country with a rich history, » » Religion: Muslim
(predominantly), Christian,
Albania is awash with golden
Atheist + others
beaches, mountains and
historical sites, it's easy to see
why Albania is one of the world's » » Population:
Approx. 3.1 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Tirana » » Currency: Albanian Lek
most interesting getaways.

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» Climate: Mild temperate
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Size: 28,748 km
2
climate with hot summers and
AUSTRALASIA » » Language: Albanian (oficial) rainy winters.

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This tiny country is a haven
for nature lovers with 90% Austria is a country of MIDDLE EAST
of the country being made up breathtaking natural beauty
of forests. and traditional sites,
» » Capital city: juxtaposed with cutting-edge
Andorra la Vella contemporary architecture AFRICA
and art.
» » Size: Approx. 468 km 2 » » Capital city: Vienna

» » Language: Catalan 2
(oficial), French, Castilian, » » Size: 83,871 km
Portuguese » » Language: German INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Roman Catholic (oficial) + others
(predominantly) » » Religion: Christian
» » Population: (predominantly), Muslim NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 85,700 + others
» » Currency: Euro » » Population:
Approx. 8.8 million
» » Climate: Mild summers
and cold winters. Autumn » » Currency: Euro SOUTHEAST ASIA
has the most rainfall » » Climate: Temperate and
while the rest of the year alpine. Cool nights year-
is sunny and very dry. round, with cold winters.
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BELARUS BELGIUM
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MIDDLE EAST Located in the eastern corner


of Europe, the traditional
Heritage Sites, head to the
and cultural roots are Visit the 12 UNESCO World
strongly intertwined with the dynamic city of Antwerp
AFRICA Belarusian lifestyle. and marvel at the many
visually arresting castles.
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Capital city: Minsk
» » Size: 207,600 km 2 » » Capital city: Brussels
2
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: Russian, » » Size: 30,528 km
Language: Dutch, French,
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Belarusian (both oficial)
German (all oficial)
+ others
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Religion: Orthodox » » Religion: Christian
(predominantly) + others
(predominantly), Muslim
+ others
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Population:
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Approx. 9.5 million
Population:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Currency: » » Approx. 11.6 million
Belarusian Ruble
Currency: Euro
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Climate: Continental to
climate with mild winters
maritime climate. Cold » Climate: A temperate
and cool summers.
winters and cool summers.
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This multifaceted country
has lively cities, centuries-old Known for its vast sandy
mosques and mountainous beaches that embrace the MIDDLE EAST
landscapes. Black Sea coast, Bulgaria
» » Capital city: Sarajevo has swathes of mountain
ranges peppered with remote
» » Size: 51,197 km 2 villages—a haven for hikers. AFRICA
» » Language: Bosnian, » » Capital city: Soia
Croatian, Serbian 2
(all oficial) + others » » Size: 110,879 km

» » Religion: Muslim » » Language: INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Bulgarian (oficial), Turkish
(predominantly),
Christian + others » » Religion: Eastern
» » Population: Orthodox (predominantly),
Muslim + others
Approx. 3.8 million NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: » » Population:
Bosnia & Herzegovina Approx. 7.1 million
Convertible Mark » » Currency: Bulgarian Lev
» » Climate: Continental, with » » Climate: Varies according SOUTHEAST ASIA
cold winters and warm to altitude. Generally
summers. Mediterranean temperate, with cold
on the southwest coast. winters and hot summers.
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CROATIA CYPRUS
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MIDDLE EAST Made up of 1,000 islands, Ancient ruins and pine tree-
Croatia is a prime seaside
clad mountains contrast
destination. Ancient towns,
sapphire waters and rugged with the party resorts and
glistening beaches of Cyprus.
peaks make up this country. » » Capital city: Nicosia
AFRICA » » Capital city: Zagreb » » Size: 9,251 km 2

» » Size: 56,594 km 2 » » Language: Greek,
Turkish (both oficial),
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Croatian (oficial)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: » » English + others
Religion: Roman Catholic
Religion: Christian
(predominantly), Muslim,
(predominantly), Orthodox,
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Muslim + others » » Buddhist + others
Population:
Population:
Approx. 1.2 million
Approx. 4.3 million
» » Currency: Croatian Kuna » » Currency: Euro
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: A varied » » Climate: Mediterranean
on the coast and semi-arid
climate, with continental
around Nicosia, with long,
conditions in the north and
Mediterranean conditions hot, dry summers and mild
winters with some rain.
on the Adriatic coast.
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A land of striking castles, Formed of approximately 406
cobbled streets and medieval islands, as well as the MIDDLE EAST
towns. Make sure you cross peninsula, Denmark's
the iconic 14th century landscape is a beguiling
Charles Bridge in Prague mixture of castles, turquoise
to view the impressive fjords and colourful buildings. AFRICA
baroque statues that line it.
» » Capital city: Copenhagen
» » Capital city: Prague » » Size: 43,094 km 2

» » Size: 78,867 km 2 » » Language: Danish,
» » Language: Czech (oficial), English + others INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Slovak + others
» » Religion: Evangelical
» » Religion: None Lutheran (predominantly),
or unspeciied Muslim + others
(predominantly) + Christian NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population:
» » Population: Approx. 5.8 million
Approx. 10.7 million
» » Currency: Danish Krone
» » Currency: Czech Koruna » » Climate: Temperate SOUTHEAST ASIA

» » Climate: Seasonal climate conditions. Winters are mild
with warm, wet summers and wet, whereas summers
and cold winters. are humid and cool.
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MIDDLE EAST Estonia is known for its wild With a quarter of the country
beauty and distinctive capital
lying north of the Arctic
city, Tallinn, which is also a
the world's natural beauty.
UNESCO-listed site. Circle, Finland encapsulates
AFRICA » » Capital city: Tallinn » » Capital city: Helsinki

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Size: 338,145 km
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Size: 45,228 km
» » Language: Estonian » » Language: Finnish,
Swedish (both oficial),
(oficial), Russian + others
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Religion: None » » Russian + others
Religion: Lutheran
or unspeciied
(predominantly),
(predominantly), Lutheran,
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Orthodox + others » » unspeciied, Greek
Orthodox + others
Population:
Approx. 1.2 million
Population:
» » Currency: Euro » » Approx. 5.5 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Continental. » » Climate: Warm from May
Currency: Euro
Summer is warm and
dry, although August can
to September. Winter is
experience a heavy rainfall. very cold, with the average
temperature of 0°C.
Winter can be very cold.
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France is endlessly enchanting— » » Religion: Christian
escape to the impossibly blue (predominantly), Muslim,
waters of the Cote d’Azur; Buddhist + others
discover the magniicent »
architecture on display in the » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 62.8 million
UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
or go on a winter adventure in » » Currency: Euro
the Alps.
» » Climate: Temperate apart from
» » Capital city: Paris cold winters in mountainous SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Size: 643,801 km 2 regions and the north. The
south has hot Mediterranean
» » Language: French (oficial) summers and milder winters.
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From romantic castles and
opulent palaces to charming rural » » Language: German (oficial) +
other minority languages
NORTHEAST ASIA this fairy tale country is full of » » Religion: Roman Catholic,
scenery and brooding forests,
Protestant, Muslim + others
captivating attractions. Cruise
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down the Rhine and discover the
Population:
SOUTHEAST ASIA Black Forest; or join the hustle » » Approx. 80.5 million
and bustle of Germany's slick
Currency: Euro
cosmopolitan cities.
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Climate: Temperate with
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Capital city: Berlin
cool, cloudy winters and
AUSTRALASIA » » Size: 357,022 km 2 warm summers.
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An enchanting destination made » » Religion: Greek Orthodox
up of sizzling beaches and an (oficial, predominantly), none,
engrossing mythical culture. Muslim + others NORTHEAST ASIA
Islands make up a large part of » »
Greece's geography, with over Population:
Approx. 10.8 million
1,000 to explore.
» » Capital city: Athens » » Currency: Euro SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Size: 131,957 km 2 » » Climate: Mediterranean,
with mild wet winters and hot,
» » Language: Greek (oficial) dry summers.
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