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*Foreign-language sites can be navigated more easily with Google translate. Type “translate.google.com” in your Internet browser, then choose the “translate from/ to languages. If you paste the foreign site’s Web address in the “translate” field and click “enter”, the site will come up translated. You can also copy text from the site and paste it in the “translate” window. Google Chrome detects non-English language Web sites and asks if you would like a translation. <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1311097498890_702" />
*Foreign-language sites can be navigated more easily with Google translate. Type “translate.google.com” in your Internet browser, then choose the “translate from/ to languages. If you paste the foreign site’s Web address in the “translate” field and click “enter”, the site will come up translated. You can also copy text from the site and paste it in the “translate” window. Google Chrome detects non-English language Web sites and asks if you would like a translation. <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1311097498890_702" />


= NOTE: It is not a good idea to use electronic translators for correspondence, such as a request for&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; information. In those cases it’s best to find someone who can help you write a letter, or to write the request in simple English. =
NOTE: It is not a good idea to use electronic translators for correspondence, such as a request for&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; information. In those cases it’s best to find someone who can help you write a letter, or to write the request in simple English.  


*A good starting point for any country or family history topic is [http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's&nbsp;List]
*A good starting point for any country or family history topic is [http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's&nbsp;List]
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