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Formed of latlands and dramatic » » Religion: Roman Catholic,
valleys, Hungary is a sight Calvinist, Lutheran + others
to behold. Despite its many
occupations, the country has » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
retained its distinctive culture. Approx. 9.8 million

» » Capital city: Budapest » » Currency: Hungarian Forint
» » Size: 93,028 km 2 » » Climate: Mostly continental SOUTHEAST ASIA
climate, with warm summers
» » Language: Hungarian potentially reaching 30°C, and

(oficial), English, German a very cold winter which can be
+ others as low as -5°C.
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ICELAND
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Iceland is a wintery wonderland » » Religion: Evangelical Lutheran
of hidden delights. Thanks to its Church of Iceland (oficial,
diverse geography—hot springs, predominantly) + others
beaches, glaciers and volcanoes— » » Population: Approx. 343,500 NORTHEAST ASIA
there's a lot to explore.
» » Capital city: Reykjavik » » Currency: Icelandic Krona
» » Size: 103,000 km 2 » » Climate: Mild summers SOUTHEAST ASIA
(almost 24 hours of sunlight)
» » Language: Icelandic (oficial), and cold winters. The aurora
English, Nordic languages, borealis are viewable from
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IRELAND ITALY
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Shrouded in forests and Italy is a feast of wonders
rolling hills, it’s no wonder from ancient sites to MIDDLE EAST
Ireland is called the Emerald stunning landscapes.
Isle. The country is rich » » Capital city: Rome
in Celtic heritage and
beautiful sights. » » Size: 301,340 km 2 AFRICA
» » Capital city: Dublin » » Language: Italian (oficial),
Italian, German, French,
» » Size: 70,273 km 2 Slovene
» » Language: English, Irish » »
(Gaelic) (both oficial) Religion: Christian INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
(predominantly)—majority
» » Religion: Roman Catholic Roman Catholic—Muslim,
(predominantly), none, unafiliated
Church of Ireland + others
» » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population: Approx. 62.2 million
Approx. 5.1 million
» » Currency: Euro
» » Currency: Euro » » Climate: Mediterranean
» » Climate: Temperate summers in the south are SOUTHEAST ASIA
maritime climate with hotter than in the Alpine
warm summers and north which has winter
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LATVIA
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MIDDLE EAST





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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT




Despite being a relatively » » Religion: Lutheran, Roman
undiscovered tourist Catholic, Orthodox + others
destination, Latvia offers » » NORTHEAST ASIA
a rich tapestry of diverse Population:
Approx. 1.9 million
natural landscapes.
» » Capital city: Riga » » Currency: Euro

» » Size: 64,589 km 2 » » Climate: Warm, wet summers SOUTHEAST ASIA
with very cold and snowy
» » Language: Latvian (oficial), winters, sometimes reaching as
Russian + others low as -6°C.
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LIECHTENSTEIN
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MIDDLE EAST





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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT




NORTHEAST ASIA Liechtenstein is a hidden gem. » » Religion: Roman Catholic
(oficial), Protestant Reformed,
There's plenty here for adventure
Muslim + others
lovers: hit the slopes at Malibun,
cycle along the Rhine, or
paraglide through the mountains. » » Population:
Approx. 38,500
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Vaduz » » Currency: Swiss Franc

»
»
2
Size: 160 km
» » Language: German (oficial), » » Climate: Temperate Alpine
climate—warm, wet summers
Italian, Turkish + others
and mild winters.
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LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG
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Luxembourg may be tiny—
Lithuania has over 2,800 but that doesn’t in any way MIDDLE EAST
lakes. The capital Vilnius reduce its signiicance.
is an enchanting city that » » Capital city:
boasts stunning architecture.
Luxembourg City
» » Capital city: Vilnius » » Size: 2,586 km 2 AFRICA
» » Size: 65,300 km 2 » » Language:

» » Language: Lithuanian Luxembourgish, French,
(oficial), Russian, Polish German, (all oficial), INDIAN
+ others Portuguese + others SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Roman Catholic » » Religion: Christian
(predominantly), Russian (predominantly Roman
Orthodox + others Catholic), Muslim + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population: » » Population:
Approx. 2.8 million Approx. 605,800
» » Currency: Euro » » Currency: Euro
» » Climate: Maritime on the » » Climate: Continental with SOUTHEAST ASIA
coast and continental in the mild winters, but can drop
inner regions. Expect cold to -15°C in Jan and Feb.
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MALTA MOLDOVA
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MIDDLE EAST Moldova's unspoilt


countryside and charm will
reward those who venture
into this enigmatic country.
AFRICA Don’t miss out on the tiny » » Capital city: Chișinău
archipelago of Malta, which is
framed by a golden coastline. » » Size: 33,851 km 2
»
»
»
Language: Moldovan,
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Capital city: Valletta Romanian (both oficial),
»
2
Size: 316 km
Russian, Ukrainian,
»
»
Language: Maltese,
English (both oficial) » » Gagauz, Bulgarian + others
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Religion: Roman Catholic » » (predominantly) + others
Religion: Orthodox
(predominantly)
Population:
»
»
Population:
Approx. 3.4 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Approx. 449,000 » » Currency: Moldovan Leu
Currency: Euro
»
»
Climate: Temperate
»
continental. Plenty of sunny
»
Climate: Mediterranean
with hot, dry summers and days. Short mild winters
short, cool winters.
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MIDDLE EAST
Dubbed the Pearl of the
Mediterranean, Montenegro The Netherlands is a country
is a dazzling country found of contrasts from world-class
by the Adriatic Sea. museums to pulsing
» » Capital city: Podgorica nightclubs. AFRICA
» » Size: 13,812 km 2 » » Capital city: Amsterdam

» » Language: Montenegrin » » Size: 41,543 km 2
(oficial), Serbian + others » » Language: Dutch + other INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Orthodox regional languages
(predominantly), Muslim, » » Religion: Roman Catholic,
Catholic, Atheist + others Protestant, Muslim + others
» » Population: » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 614,200 Approx. 17.2 million
» » Currency: Euro » » Currency: Euro
» » Climate: Mediterranean » » Climate: Being close
with hot, dry summers and to the sea means temperate SOUTHEAST ASIA
autumns, whilst winters maritime climates. Rainfall
are cold with heavy is common throughout
snowfall inland. the year.
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For heart-stopping sights
MIDDLE EAST Previously called the Former and outdoor activities,
Norway is the place to go.
Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, North Macedonia
has something for everyone. » » Capital city: Oslo
» » Size: 323,802 km 2
»
»
AFRICA » » Size: 25,713 km 2 » » Language: Bokmål
Capital city: Skopje
Norwegian, Nynorsk
» » Language: Macedonian Norwegian (both oficial),
(oficial), Albanian, Turkish
Sami (oficial in the north)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » + others » » Religion: Evangelical
Lutheran (oficial,
Religion: Macedonian
predominantly) + others
Orthodox (predominantly),
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Muslim + others » » Population:
Approx. 5.4 million
Population:
Approx. 2.2 million
Norwegian Krone
» » Currency: » » Currency:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Hot summers and » » Climate: Moderate
Macedonian Denar
climate in coastal areas.
cold winters, with May to
Inland is continental with
October being the warmest cold winters and warm
summers.
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Hike up the Tatra Portugal is a vibrant land
Mountains to enjoy the with an old-fashioned charm. MIDDLE EAST
jawdropping views. And Packed full of World Heritage
peruse the cities such as Sites, medieval castles, lively
Wroclaw and Kraków to cities and golden beaches—
see what they have to offer. there are endless experiences AFRICA
» » Capital city: Warsaw for you to choose from.
» » Size: 312,685 km 2 » » Capital city: Lisbon
» » Language: Polish (oficial), » » Size: 92,090 km 2 INDIAN
Silesian + others » » Language: Portuguese, SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Catholic Mirandese (both oficial)
(predominantly), Orthodox, » » Religion: Roman Catholic
Protestant + others (predominantly) NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population: » » Population:
Approx. 38.4 million Approx. 10.4 million

» » Currency: Polish Złoty » » Currency: Euro
» » Climate: Varies between » » Climate: Varies but SOUTHEAST ASIA
regions. Generally warm generally mild winters with
summers, sunny autumns hot summers that have up
and relatively cold winters. to 11 hours of sunshine.
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MIDDLE EAST Nature enthusiasts will love
the diverse scenery
of Romania.
Marino is one of the smallest
» » Capital city: Bucharest Landlocked by Italy, San
countries on the planet and
AFRICA » » Size: 238,391 km 2 is easy to overlook. However,
this hidden gem is full of
»
»
Language: Romanian
(oficial), Hungarian, sights to savour.
»
»
Romani + others
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Religion: Eastern » » Capital city:
The City of San Marino
Orthodox (predominantly),
2
Size: 61 km
Protestant, Roman Catholic
NORTHEAST ASIA » » + others » » Language: Italian (oficial)
»
Religion: Roman Catholic
»
Population:
»
Approx. 21.5 million
»
Population:
» » Currency: Romanian Leu » » Approx. 33,800
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Hot summers » » Climate: Mediterranean,
Currency: Euro
with thunderstorms and
showers; and cold winters
with snowfall, especially in with moderate snow in the
winter, and hot summers
with some rainfall.
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With its fairy tale castles and
Serbia is a diverse country alpine peaks, there’s MIDDLE EAST
that offers something for something magical about
every traveller. Slovakia that must be
experienced irst-hand.
» » Capital city: Belgrade
» » Size: 77,474 km 2 » » Capital city: Bratislava AFRICA
» » Language: Serbian » » Size: 49,035 km 2
(oficial), Hungarian, » » Language: Slovak

Bosnian, Romani + others (oficial), Hungarian, Roma,
Ruthenian + others INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Orthodox
(predominantly), Catholic, » » Religion: Roman Catholic
Muslim + others (predominantly) + others
» » Population: » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 7.1 million Approx. 5.4 million
» » Currency: Serbian Dinar » » Currency: Euro
» » Climate: Continental » » Climate: Winter has
climate in the north; an average temperature SOUTHEAST ASIA
Adriatic in the south. Eight of -3°C in January, climbing
days of rain on average to a maximum of 26°C
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Slovenia is packed full of charm, » » Religion: Catholic
colour and picture perfect (predominantly) + others
panoramas. There are so many » »
natural treasures to marvel at, Population:
Approx. 2.1 million NORTHEAST
from snowdusted mountains and ASIA
glacial lakes to turquoise rivers » » Currency: Euro
and golden beaches.
» » Climate: Continental in the
» » Capital city: Ljubljana northeast and Mediterranean

» » Size: 20,273 km 2 along the coast during summer. SOUTHEAST ASIA
A relatively wet country. In
» » Language: Slovene, Italian, alpine regions in winter, Slovenia
Hungarian (all oficial) + others is a favourite skiing spot.
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MIDDLE EAST Sweden is full of contrasts Switzerland is a rich tapestry
with cities rubbing shoulders
of slick urban spaces,
with monuments and with
forests and mountains verdant greenery, snow-
encrusted mountains and
sharing the same land as shimmering lakes.
AFRICA beaches and ields. » » Capital city: Bern

»
»
Capital city: Stockholm
» » Size: 450,295 km 2 » » Size: 41,277 km 2
Language: German,
»
»
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: » » French, Italian, Romansch
Swedish (oficial)
(all oficial) + others
Religion: Lutheran
»
Religion: Roman Catholic,
»
NORTHEAST ASIA » » (predominantly) + others » » Protestant, Muslim + others
Population:
Population:
Approx. 10 million
Approx. 8.3 million
» » Currency: Swedish Krona » » Currency: Swiss Franc
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Temperate » » Climate: Temperatures are
with four distinct seasons,
low in the higher regions
but higher temperatures
however it varies greatly.
Warm summers and and warm summers in the
lower regions.
mild winters.
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TURKEY UKRAINE
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Sprawling across Asia and Ukraine is rich in cultural
Europe, Turkey joins the history and as the second MIDDLE EAST
two continents, resulting largest country in Europe
in a glorious fusion of the there is a vast and diverse
East and West. Its history of landscape to explore.
empires has left a treasure » » Capital city: Kiev AFRICA
trove of cultural landmarks.
» » Size: 603,550 km 2
» » Capital city: Ankara

» » Size: 783,562 km 2 » » Language: Ukrainian
(oficial) + others
» » Language: Turkish » » Religion: Christian INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
(oficial), Kurdish + others
(predominantly) + others
» » Religion: Muslim »
(predominantly) + others » Population:
Approx. 44 million NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population: » »
Approx. 81.3 million Currency:
Ukrainian Hryvnia
» » Currency: Turkish Lira » » Climate: Clearly deined
» » Climate: Climate varies change of seasons SOUTHEAST ASIA
widely from region with long, mild winters.
to region, as well as Temperatures vary from
seasonally. north to south.
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This is a country full of bold » » Religion: Muslim
architectural marvels—both (predominantly), Russian
modern and ancient—that Orthodox + others
are must-sees on any trip to » »
Kazakhstan. Don't forget to Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
Approx. 18.7 million
explore the country's natural
delights too. » » Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge
» » Capital city: Astana » » Climate: Continental. Very

» » Size: Approx. 2.7 million km 2 dry with hot summers SOUTHEAST ASIA
and cold winters with
» » Language: Russian, Kazakh temperatures as low as -20°C
(both oficial) in sub-Siberian areas.
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MIDDLE EAST Kyrgyzstan is a paradise From the architecture


for nature lovers and
adventure seekers. of Moscow, to the natural
wonders of Kamchatka
and Lake Baikal, there are
AFRICA » » Capital city: Bishkek endless things to see and do.
»
»
2
Size: 199,951 km
» » Language: Kyrgyz, » » Capital city: Moscow
»
»
Size:
Russian (both oficial),
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Uzbek + others » » Approx. 17.1 million km 2
Language: Russian
Religion: Muslim
(oficial) + others
(predominantly), Russian
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Orthodox + others » » Religion: Russian
Orthodox, Muslim, Atheist
Population:
+ others
Approx. 5.8 million
» » Currency: » » Population:
Approx. 142.1 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Continental » » Currency: Russian Ruble
Kyrgyzstani Som
Climate: Varies. Long, cold
»
with temperatures around
-6°C in winter and can rise » winters, with temperatures
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Set in the heart of the For exquisite architecture and
Silk Road, Turkmenistan has ancient cities, look no MIDDLE EAST
a fascinating history. further. Discover the opulent
» » Capital city: Ashgabat monuments in Salmarkand
and admire the wildlife in
» » Size: 488,100 km 2 Chatkalsky Nature Reserve. AFRICA
» » Language: Turkmen » » Capital city: Tashkent
(oficial), Russian, Uzbek » 2
+ others » Size: 447,400 km
» » Religion: Muslim » » Language: Uzbek (oficial), INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
(predominantly), Eastern Russian, Tajik + others

Orthodox + others » » Religion: Muslim
» » Population: (predominantly), Eastern
Approx. 5.4 million Orthodox + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: » » Population:
Turkmenistan Manat Approx. 30 million
» » Climate: One of the » » Currency:
hottest and driest countries Uzbekistani Som SOUTHEAST ASIA
in the world. In July and » » Climate: Continental.
August temperatures can Temperatures can be as high
climb to well over 40°C. as 50°C in July and August.
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AFRICA







Described as the original Garden » » Religion: Muslim INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
of Eden due to natural sights like (predominantly), Christian
the Tree of Life, this tiny island + others
kingdom is lapped by the waters » »
of the Persian Gulf and is a Population:
Approx. 1.4 million
Middle Eastern paradise for NORTHEAST ASIA
the large expat community that » » Currency: Bahraini Dinar
lives there.
» » Climate: Hottest between
» » Capital city: Manama April and November, with the

» » Size: 760 km 2 warmest month being August. SOUTHEAST ASIA
Visit January, February, March
» » Language: Arabic (oficial), or December for pleasant
English, Farsi, Urdu temperatures.
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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT The pyramids are of course » » Religion: Muslim
(predominantly), Christian
synonymous with this ancient
(majority are Coptic Orthodox)
land—a country with a
NORTHEAST ASIA 5,000-year-old history that still » » Population:
fascinates the world today.
Approx. 99.4 million
Please check the FCO website for
»
up-to-date information before
making any travel plans. » » Currency: Egyptian Pound
»
Climate: Hot and dry summers
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Cairo 2 from May to October and mild
winters from November to April.
»
»
Size: Approx. 1 million km
Best time to travel is during the
Language: Arabic (oficial),
»
winter (December to February)
»
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A treasure-illed kingdom, » » Religion: Muslim (oficial,
marvel at the stunning predominantly), Christian
architectural feats of Petra, + others
a city that was carved into NORTHEAST ASIA
rock, or the stunning Roman » » Population:
Approx. 10.5 million
theatre in Amman.
» » Capital city: Amman » » Currency: Jordanian Dinar

» » Size: 89,342 km 2 » » Climate: Desert climate, with SOUTHEAST ASIA
July and August being hottest
» » Language: Arabic (oficial), and driest. Winters can be
English extremely cold.
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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT Located on the southeast coast » » Religion: Muslim




NORTHEAST ASIA of the Arabian Peninsula, and » » (predominantly), Christian,
Hindu + others
overlooking the Arabian Sea and
Gulf of Oman, there is much to
Population:
explore in Oman, like the beaches
of Qurum and Bandar Jissah. » » Approx. 4.6 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Capital city: Muscat » » Climate: Warm but varies
Currency: Omani Rial
»
»
2
Size: 309,500 km
between regions. Best to visit
Language: Arabic (oficial),
»
»
in winter (November to March)
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Stretching along the Persian » » Religion: Muslim (oficial,
Gulf, expect glorious beaches predominantly), Christian +
and rolling sand dunes, the others
UAE leads the way in terms of » » Population: NORTHEAST ASIA
innovation and modernisation in Approx. 9.7 million
this part of the world.
» » Currency: UAE Dirham
» » Capital city: Abu Dhabi
» » Size: 83,600 km 2 » » Climate: Hot desert climate SOUTHEAST ASIA
with hot summers. Visit in
» » Language: Arabic (oficial), winter (November to March)
English, Hindi + others when temperatures are milder.
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Full of natural wonders, there are » » Religion: Roman Catholic,
a bounty of beaches and national Protestant, indigenous beliefs
parks to explore in Angola, + others
such as Angola's largest— » » NORTHEAST ASIA
Iona National Park. Population:
Approx. 30.4 million
» » Capital city: Luanda » » Currency: Angolan Kwanza
» » Size: Approx. 1.2 million km 2 » » Climate: Two distinct SOUTHEAST ASIA

» » Language: Portuguese seasons: dry season (May to
(oficial), Bantu languages October) and hot rainy season
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MIDDLE EAST Formerly Dahomey—one
of the most powerful empires
in Africa.
» » Capital city: Botswana is a land of
open spaces and untamed
AFRICA » » Porto-Novo & Cotonou wilderness with over three
2
Size: 112,622 km
quarters of the country
» » Language: French consisting of sandy valleys.
(oficial), Fon and Yoruba +
Capital city: Gaborone
»
»
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » other indigenous languages » » Size: 581,730 km 2
Religion: Muslim, Roman
Language: Setswana,
»
»
Catholic, Protestant,
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Voodoo + others » » Sekalanga, Shekgalagadi,
English (oficial) + others
Population:
Religion: Christian,
Approx. 11.3 million
» » Currency: » » Badimo + others
Population:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Tropical with two » » Approx. 2.2 million
West African CFA Franc
Currency: Botswana Pula
rainy seasons in the south
(May–Jul and Sep–Dec) and » » Climate: Semi-arid and
mostly hot and dry.
one in the north (May–Sep).
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Equatorial Guinea is a former
Cape Verde is the Spanish colony, which is
embodiment of paradise, evident in the architecture
with 10 main islands of of cities such as Malabo. AFRICA
endless white sand lapped by » » Capital city: Malabo
a turquoise ocean.
» » Size: 28,051 km 2
» » Capital city: Praia
» » Size: 4,033 km 2 » » Language: Spanish, INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
French, Portuguese
» » Language: Portuguese (all oficial)
(oficial), Krioulo
» » Religion: Roman Catholic
» » Religion: Roman Catholic (predominantly)
(predominantly) + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population:
» » Population: Approx. 797,457

Approx. 568,373
» » Currency:
» » Currency: Central African CFA Franc SOUTHEAST ASIA
Cape Verdean Escudo
» » Climate: Tropical climate
» » Climate: Dry, hot climate with distinct wet and
throughout the year. dry seasons.
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MIDDLE EAST This tiny country has Although it's the smallest
sprawling forests, mountains
country in Africa, it’s still
and wildlife reserves.
including beautiful beaches
» » Capital city: packed with plenty to see,
and relaxing lagoons.
AFRICA Mbabane (administrative), » » Capital city: Banjul
Lobamba (royal)
» » Size: 17,364 km 2 » » Size: 11,300 km 2

»
»
»
»
English (both oficial)
(oficial), Mandinka, Wolof,
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: SiSwati, Language: English
Fula + other indigenous
Religion: Christian,
languages
indigenous beliefs (often
NORTHEAST ASIA » » combined with Christianity) » » Religion:
Muslim + Christian
+ others
»
»
Population:
Population:
Approx. 2.1 million
Approx. 1.1 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Currency: Swazi Lilangeni » » Currency: Gambian Dalasi
and South African Rand
Climate: Tropical. Rainy
»
»
»
»
Climate: Varies regionally.
Rainy season is generally in season is June to November
and dry season is from
summer (October–March).
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Renowned for its savannahs
rich with wildlife, bustling MIDDLE EAST
Dense rainforests, dry cities, beaches, coral reefs,
savannah and a coast forests and snowcapped
with beautiful beaches are mountains.
prevalent across Ghana.
» » Capital city: Nairobi AFRICA
» » Capital city: Accra » » Size: 580,367 km 2
» » Size: 238,533 km 2 » » Language: English,
» » Language: English Kiswahili (both oficial) +
(oficial), Asante, Ewe, indigenous languages INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Fante + regional languages
» » Religion: Christian
» » Religion: Christian (predominantly), Muslim,
(predominantly), Muslim, indigenous beliefs + others
indigenous beliefs + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population:
» » Population: Approx. 48.4 million

Approx. 28.1 million
» » Currency: Kenyan Shilling
» » Currency: Ghanaian Cedi » » Climate: Regional SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Climate: Tropical. Can variations with dry and
be very humid. Drier and rainy seasons. Generally
warmer in the north. tropical weather.
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MIDDLE EAST One of only a handful of One of Africa's most densely
enclaves in the world,
Lesotho is a small
offers a humbling experience.
mountainous country entirely populated countries, Malawi
encircled by South Africa. » » Capital city: Lilongwe
AFRICA » » Capital city: Maseru » » Size: 118,484 km 2

» » Size: 30,355 km 2 » » Language: English
(oficial), Chichewa + other
»
»
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: Southern » » native languages
Sotho, English (both
oficial), Zulu, Xhosa
Religion: Christian
(predominantly), Muslim
Religion: Christian
NORTHEAST ASIA » » (predominantly) + others » » + others
Population:
Population:
Approx. 19.8 million
Approx. 2 million
» » Currency: Lesotho Loti, » » Currency:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: October to April » » Climate: Hot and
Malawian Kwacha
South African Rand
is usually hot and rainy;
Hottest from Jan to Feb. humid rainy season from
November to April. Cooler
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Mauritius is a tropical Experience the fusion of
dream come true with African, Berber, Arab and MIDDLE EAST
its clear, blue waters and Mediterranean cultures
powdery beaches. across extraordinary cities
» » Capital city: Port Louis and diverse landscapes.

» » Size: 2,040 km 2 » » Capital city: Rabat AFRICA
» » Language: Creole, » » Size: 446,550 km 2
Bhojpuri, French + others » » Language: Arabic,
» » Religion: Hindu Tamazight (both oficial) INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
(predominantly), Roman French + other Berber
languages
Catholic, Muslim + others
» » Population: » » Religion: Muslim (oficial,

Approx. 1.4 million predominantly) NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: » » Population:
Mauritian Rupee Approx. 34.3 million
» » Climate: Tropical with two » » Currency:
distinct seasons. Warm Moroccan Dirham SOUTHEAST ASIA
and humid November to » » Climate: Varies.
April, cooler and drier June Temperatures can climb up
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One of the youngest
MIDDLE EAST Siutated on the southeast countries in Africa, Namibia is
coast of Africa is stunning
predominantly a vast desert
Mozambique.
» » Capital city: Maputo with striking sand dunes.
Capital city: Windhoek
»
»
AFRICA » » Size: 799,380 km 2 » » Size: 824,292 km 2
Language: English
»
»
Language: Emakhuwa,
Portuguese (oficial) + » » (oficial), Oshiwambo
languages, Afrikaans
others
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Religion: Christian, » » (common language) + other
indigenous languages
Muslim + others including
Religion: Christian
indigenous beliefs
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Population: » » (predominantly),
indigenous beliefs
Approx. 27.2 million
Population:
»
»
Currency:
Mozambican Metical » » Approx. 2.5 million
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Warm and » Dollar, South African Rand
Currency: Namibian
tropical with an average
Climate: Arid and sunny.
temperature of around
28°C. Drier and cooler » May to October is the dry
season and winter.
between June and October.
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From tropical forests in the Famous for its perfect
south to desert lands in the beaches, beautiful tropical MIDDLE EAST
north and glorious beaches plants and hot weather, the
around Dakar, Senegal has Seychelles is a irm favourite.
much to explore.
» » Capital city: Victoria
» » Capital city: Dakar » » Size: 455 km 2 AFRICA
» » Size: 196,722 km 2 » » Language: Seychellois

» » Language: French (oficial) Creole, English, French (all
+ indigenous languages oficial) + others INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Muslim » » Religion: Roman
(predominantly), Christian Catholic (predominantly),
Protestant, Hindu, Muslim
» » Population:
Approx. 15 million + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Currency: » » Population:
West African CFA Franc Approx. 94,600
» » Climate: Hot for most of » » Currency:
the year. During the cool Seychellois Rupee SOUTHEAST ASIA
season (December to April) » » Climate: Tropical with high
the maximum temperature temperatures all year round
is around 26°C. (average 26°C).
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Abundant with dramatic See the snow-capped peaks
MIDDLE EAST landscapes, there is no of Kilimanjaro, wildebeest
shortage of places to explore.
trotting across the Serengeti
» » Capital city: Pretoria and Maasai warrior tribes.
(administrative); » » Capital city: Dodoma
AFRICA Bloemfontein (judicial); » » Size: 947,300 km 2
Cape Town (legislative)
» » Size: 2 » » Language: Swahili, English
(both oficial), Arabic +
Approx. 1.2 million km
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » Language: 11 oficial » » many local languages
Religion: Muslim,
languages including
Christian, indigenous
English, Zulu and Afrikaans
beliefs + others
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Religion: Christian » » Population:
(predominantly) + others
Approx. 55.5 million
»
»
Population:
»
»
Currency:
Approx. 55.4 million
Tanzanian Shilling
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » South African Rand » » Climate: Tropical with
»
»
Currency:
regional variations.
Climate: Summer (Nov to
November to December
March) is hot. Winter (June Rainy seasons are from
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and from March to May.
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Uganda is the perfect Zambia is home to the
destination for wildlife Zambezi River, the Victoria
enthusiasts. Visit the Bwindi Falls, as well as another MIDDLE EAST
Impenetrable National 17 waterfalls.
Park to see mountain gorillas » » Capital city: Lusaka
in their natural habitat.
» » Size: 752,618 km 2
» » Capital city: Kampala AFRICA
» » Size: 241,038 km 2 » » Language: 70+ languages
including Bemba
» » Language: English (predominantly) and
(oficial), Luganda, Swahili, English (oficial)
Arabic + others INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Christian
» » Religion: Christian (predominantly) + others)
(predominantly), Muslim » »
+ others Population:
Approx. 16.4 million NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population: » » Currency:
Approx. 40.9 million Zambian Kwacha
» » Currency: » » Climate: Three seasons.
Ugandan Shilling
The cool dry season (May SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Climate: Tropical. Seasons to Aug), the hot dry season
are distinguished in terms (Sept to Nov) and the rainy
of wet and dry seasons. season (Dec to April).
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A trip to this relatively untouched » » Religion: Lamaistic Buddhist
"Land of the Thunder Dragon" (predominantly), Hindu + others
will supply you with abundant » » NORTHEAST ASIA
spiritual rewards in its temples Population: Approx. 766,400
and beautiful remote landscape. » » Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum
» » Capital city: Thimphu and Indian Rupee

» » Size: 38,394 km 2 » » Climate: Subtropical in the SOUTHEAST ASIA
south, Himalayan snowfall in the
» » Language: Dzongkha (oficial), north. Central Bhutan has warm
Sharchhopka + others summers with cool winters.
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MIDDLE EAST India is a place of contrasting Consisting of over 1,000 coral
islands, clear waters and
terrains, from spiritual sites
snorkelling popular activities.
to natural landscapes. coral reefs make diving and
AFRICA » » Capital city: New Delhi » » Capital city: Malé

»
»
»
»
2
2
Size: 3,287,263 km
Size: 298 km
» » Language: Hindi, » » Language: Dhivehi (oficial),
English is widely spoken.
English (both oficial)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT » » + 22 oficial languages » » Religion: Sunni Muslim (it
is illegal to publicly practise
Religion: Hindu
any other religion)
(predominantly), Muslim,
NORTHEAST ASIA » » Christian, Sikh + others » » Population:
Population:
Approx. 392,500
Approx. 1.3 billion
Maldivian Ruiyaa
» » Currency: Indian Rupee » » Currency:
SOUTHEAST ASIA » » Climate: Varies but » » Climate: Tropical climate of
around 30ºC. Dry season is
generally hot. Monsoon
from mid-December to mid-
rains between June and
October. The cooler period April. Wet season is from
May until December.
is November to February.
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Nepal is home to the one and Sri Lanka is full of palm
only Everest. It's a country fringed beaches, ancient sites MIDDLE EAST
of hilly, jungle landscapes and and natural beauty.
vast plains, as well as a huge » » Capital city: Sri
variety of cultues and people.
Jayawardenapura Kotte
» » Capital city: Kathmandu (Administrative), Colombo AFRICA
» » Size: 147,181 km 2 (Commercial)

» » Language: Nepali (oficial), » » Size: 65,610 km 2
and over 120 other » » Language: Sinhala, Tamil
languages and dialects (both oficial), English INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
» » Religion: Hindu + others
(predominantly), Buddhist » » Religion: Buddhist
+ others (predominantly), Hindu,
Muslim, Christian + others NORTHEAST ASIA
» » Population:
Approx. 29.7 million » » Population:
» » Currency: Approx. 22.6 million
Nepalese Rupee » » Currency: SOUTHEAST ASIA
» » Climate: Dry season: Sri Lankan Rupee
Oct–May. Wet season » » Climate: Tropical. Average
(monsoon): June–Sept. temperature of 27ºC.
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