Use Continental’s Countries for all your travel needs including the best destinations, history, culture, and currency information. Just select your country (or territory in some cases) below and start exploring! You can …
The Seven Wonders of the World
The ancient Greeks were the first to chronicle the most magnificent of constructions with the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’. From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Colossus …
Currency Spotlight: Chinese Renminbi
The renminbi – it’s the official currency of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and one of the most important in the world today. You may have heard of the …
The Top 5 Restaurants in the World
When traveling, we often encourage you to be on the look out for cheap, but authentic local establishments. We all love to save money on food but what about the …
FX101: The History of Money
While it has been said that “money is the root of all evil”, one thing is certain – for good or ill, it’s hard to imagine life without it. Some …
Headlines: Postal service negotiations, US job growth…
View PostCountry of the Week: Mongolia
From a land of grassy steppes, nomadic tribes forged one of the largest and most powerful empires the world has ever seen. Explore the story of Mongolia from antiquity to …
Capsule: Macau
In this Capsule we’ll explore the unique history and modern face of Macau, referred to by some as the Las Vegas of China! Get to Know: Macau Status: Special Administrative …
Headlines: The big one, wildfire cost lessened…
Currency exchange rates are intrinsically linked to the global economy. That’s why every week at theCurrent we bring you the world’s biggest business stories. This week: Alberta’s wildfire won’t have …
Country of the Week: Taiwan
Off the coast of Mainland China you will find another country that lays claim to the name. Whether you call it the Republic of China, or just Taiwan, there’s no …