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Review a map of the country to see if it is made up of states, provinces, principalities, etc. Where is the capital located? What are its main geographic features (e.g. mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, etc.)? <\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"f00d788b-bece-473c-88ac-0c528d74261e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Where is the country located?"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
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    CIA World Factbook<\/a>: travel facts, maps, downloadable one-pagers on country background <\/p>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
    TIP:<\/strong> It might be a good idea to find out the favourite pastimes of your host country. For example, if singing is a favourite pastime, you may wish to practice some songs in advance! <\/em><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"ad0bece7-9951-4b56-8869-bf83adb23cef","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Review a broad overview of the country to get a sense of its history, political climate, society, holidays, religions, etc."},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

International Predeparture - Module 7: Exploring My Host Country