/********** Template CSS **********/
:root {
    --primary: #2AA9E0;          /* light blue */
    --secondary: #F6F6F6;
    --light: #FFFFFF;
    --dark: #162C40;             /* dark blue */
    --accent-yellow: #FEAA00;    /* yellow accent */
}

/* Brand overrides for Bootstrap utilities/buttons */
.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.border-primary {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.bg-dark {
    background-color: var(--dark) !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: var(--dark);
    border-color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-dark {
    background-color: var(--dark);
    border-color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}


.back-to-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;

  width: 55px;          /* adjust as you like */
  height: 55px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

h1,
h2,
.font-weight-bold {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

h3,
h4,
.font-weight-semi-bold {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

h5,
h6,
.font-weight-medium {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.pt-6 {
    padding-top: 90px;
}

.pb-6 {
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.py-6 {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.btn {
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .5s;
}

.btn-primary {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-square {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}

.btn-sm-square {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.btn-lg-square {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
}

.btn-square,
.btn-sm-square,
.btn-lg-square {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    display: none;
    right: 45px;
    bottom: 45px;
    z-index: 99;
}

.top-shape::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 35px;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: -17px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: skew(40deg);
}

.navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    padding: 35px 15px;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    outline: none;
    transition: .5s;
}

.sticky-top.navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    padding: 20px 15px;
}

.navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-light .navbar-nav .nav-link  {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}

.carousel-caption {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(22, 44, 64, .7); /* updated dark blue overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .carousel-caption h5 {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }

    .carousel-caption h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }
}

.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 10%;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
}

.service-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: .3s;
}

.service-item::after {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 100% 100% 0 0;
    box-shadow: 0px -10px 5px #EEEEEE;
    transition: .5s;
}

.service-item:hover::after {
    bottom: -25px;
}

.service-item p {
    transition: .3s;
}

.service-item:hover p {
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.team-item img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    margin-left: -30px;
    transition: .5s;
}

.team-item:hover img {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.team-item .team-text {
    left: -100%;
    transition: .5s;
}

.team-item .team-text::after {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    top: 50%;
    right: -60px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    border: 30px solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--primary);
}

.team-item:hover .team-text {
    left: 0;
}

.blog-item img {
    transition: .5s;
}

.blog-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/*====Footer section====*/

.footer-logo {
    max-width: 180px;
    height: auto;
}

.footer-hours p {
    color: #d7d7d7;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-title {
  line-height-step: 1.2;
    font-size: 1.75rem;   /* Same as h3 display size */
    font-weight: 700;     /* Same boldness */
    color: #ffffff;       /* Pure white */
}

.footer-partner-logo {
    max-width: 140px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}



.my-link:hover {
  color: #162C40 /* Color changes to green on hover */
}














/* ===== Floating WhatsApp Button (Bottom-Left) ===== */

#ls-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 110px;
  right: 40px;               /* bottom-left corner */
  z-index: 9999;

  /* size & shape */
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 28px;

  /* layout */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Ensure link colour stays white */
#ls-whatsapp-btn:link,
#ls-whatsapp-btn:visited {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hover effect */
#ls-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1ebe5d;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

/* ===== Mobile tweaks ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #ls-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 26px;
    bottom: 110px;
    right: 42px;
  }
}



/********** no use  **********/

/* ===== ENQUIRE NOW Side Sticky Bar (Below WhatsApp) ===== */

#ls-enquire-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(38% + 220px);   /* places it below WhatsApp bar */
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9998;

  /* layout */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  /* appearance */
  width: 52px;
  height: 160px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);  /* was #ff9800 */
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* vertical text only */
#ls-enquire-text {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: upright;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* hover effect */
#ls-enquire-bar:hover {
  background-color: #d99000;  /* darker yellow for hover */
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
}

/* ===== MOBILE (still a side sticky bar, just smaller) ===== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #ls-enquire-bar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 180px;
    padding: 12px 8px;

    top: calc(55% + 200px);   /* stays under WhatsApp */
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }

  #ls-enquire-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }

  #ls-enquire-bar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px);
  }
}

/*no use above*/

/*home page enquire section*/
/* Background + overlay */
#contactSection.section-bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#contactSection .overlay {
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(22, 44, 64, 0.94),   /* dark blue */
    rgba(42, 169, 224, 0.92)  /* light blue */
  );
  width: 100%;
  padding: 110px 0;
}

/* Contact info */
#contactSection .contact-info {
  padding-right: 30px;
}

#contactSection .contact-title {
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#contactSection .contact-info p {
  color: #ececec;
  font-size: 15px;
}

#contactSection ul.contact-info {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

#contactSection ul.contact-info li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#contactSection .info-left i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-right: 12px;
}

#contactSection .info-right h4 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* FORM */
#contactSection .contact-form {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}

/* Inputs */
#contactSection input,
#contactSection textarea {
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: .3s;
}

#contactSection input:focus,
#contactSection textarea:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary);  /* was #FE846F */
  outline: none;
}

/* Button */
#contactSection .btn-big {
  background: var(--accent-yellow);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-yellow);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: .25s;
}

#contactSection .btn-big:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  #contactSection .overlay {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  #contactSection .contact-info {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  #contactSection .contact-form {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #contactSection .contact-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  #contactSection .btn-big {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #contactSection .contact-form {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Success Popup (CSS only) ---------- */
/* Fullscreen overlay, hidden by default */
.contactSection-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* When URL has #enquiry-sent, show popup */
.contactSection-popup:target {
  display: flex;
}

/* Popup box */
.contactSection-popup-inner {
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:20px 30px;
  border-radius:10px;
  max-width:350px;
  width:90%;
  text-align:center;
}

.contactSection-popup-inner h4 {
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.contactSection-popup-inner p {
  margin-bottom:16px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:#444;
}



/*stayupdate on the home page*/
#newsletterSection input {
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: #ffffff;
}

#newsletterSection button {
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px;
}

#newsletterSection-response {
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* Testimonials Section */
#testimonialsSection .testimonial-item {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 10px;
    height: 100%;
}

#testimonialsSection .testimonial-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(42, 169, 224, 0.18); /* soft light blue tint */
}

#testimonialsSection .testimonial-item p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555555;
}

#testimonialsSection .testimonial-stars i {
    color: var(--accent-yellow); /* yellow stars */
    font-size: 14px;
}

#testimonialsSection h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
}

#testimonialsSection small {
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Optional: adjust dots/nav of carousel */
#testimonialsSection .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    background: #ced4da;
}

#testimonialsSection .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--primary); /* light blue */
}




/*faq section style*/
  :root{
    --faq-bg: #ffffff;
    --faq-text: #0f172a;
    --faq-muted: #64748b;
    --faq-border: #e2e8f0;
    --faq-card: #ffffff;
    --faq-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --faq-radius: 18px;
  }

  .faq-section{
    background: var(--faq-bg);
    padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) 16px;
  }

  .faq-container{
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Heading similar to testimonial section */
  .faq-heading{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  }
  .faq-heading h2{
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--faq-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  .faq-heading p{
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 650px;
    color: var(--faq-muted);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 16px);
  }
  .faq-divider{
    display: inline-block;
    width: 84px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--faq-border);
    margin-top: 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  /* 2-column layout */
  .faq-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px);
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* Accordion */
  .faq-accordion{
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .faq-item{
    background: var(--faq-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--faq-border);
    border-radius: var(--faq-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--faq-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .faq-question{
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--faq-text);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .faq-question:focus-visible{
    outline: 3px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin: 6px;
  }

  .faq-icon{
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
    color: var(--faq-muted);
  }

  .faq-answer{
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: height .28s ease;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner{
    padding: 0 18px 18px;
    color: var(--faq-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  /* Open state */
  .faq-item.is-open .faq-icon{
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }

  /* Right image */
  .faq-media{
    position: sticky;
    top: 18px;
  }

  .faq-image-wrap{
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--faq-border);
    box-shadow: var(--faq-shadow);
    background: #f8fafc;
  }

  .faq-image-wrap img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 900px){
    .faq-grid{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .faq-media{
      position: static;
      order: -1; /* image on top for mobile; remove if you want it below */
    }
  }




/* ===== Quick Enquiry Floating Button (MOBILE ONLY) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  :root{
    --ls-fab-size: 50px;
    --ls-fab-gap: 12px;
    --ls-wa-bottom: 110px;
    --ls-fab-right: 42px;

    --ls-fog-cycle: 7s;      /* how often it pops out */
    --ls-fog-show: 1.8s;     /* how long it stays visible */
  }

  #ls-enquire-btn{
    position: fixed;
    right: var(--ls-fab-right);
    bottom: calc(var(--ls-wa-bottom) + var(--ls-fab-size) + var(--ls-fab-gap));
    z-index: 9999;

    width: var(--ls-fab-size);
    height: var(--ls-fab-size);
    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  #ls-enquire-btn:link,
  #ls-enquire-btn:visited{ color:#fff; }

  #ls-enquire-btn:hover{
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
  }

  /* ===== Glass “fog” tooltip (auto pop-out on a timer) ===== */
  #ls-enquire-btn .ls-enquire-fog{
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: calc(100% + 12px);
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;

    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;

    /* timer pop-out */
    animation: lsFogPulse var(--ls-fog-cycle) ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* little pointer */
  #ls-enquire-btn .ls-enquire-fog::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 100%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    margin-left: -5px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  }

  /* keep visible on hover/focus */
  #ls-enquire-btn:hover .ls-enquire-fog,
  #ls-enquire-btn:focus-visible .ls-enquire-fog{
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }

  /* Pop-out animation: hidden → show → hide (repeats) */
  @keyframes lsFogPulse{
    0%, 70%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px); }
    74%          { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    /* stays visible for approx --ls-fog-show, within the cycle */
    92%          { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    100%         { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px); }
  }

  /* Respect users who prefer less motion */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    #ls-enquire-btn .ls-enquire-fog{ animation: none; }
  }
}

/* Never show on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px){
  #ls-enquire-btn{ display: none !important; }
}



/* BLOG GRID (Optional small improvements) */
.blog-item {
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-item .img-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;       /* keeps same height for all cards */
  object-fit: cover;   /* crops nicely */
  display: block;
}

/* Make excerpt text look clean */
.blog-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Pagination spacing (Bootstrap already styles it; this just refines) */
#blogPagination .page-link {
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* Mobile tweak */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .blog-item .img-fluid {
    height: 200px;
  }
}



/* ===== Blog Single (Readable Layout) ===== */
.blog-single-wrap {
  max-width: 920px;   /* keeps article from stretching too wide */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-single-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.blog-single-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-single-hero {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-single-hero img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.blog-single-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-single-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.blog-latest a { display: none !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-latest a:hover { display: none !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-author-link { color: inherit; }
.blog-author-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }






/*Services pages*/
   /* Optional: keeps the layout looking neat + consistent */
    .gw-service-item {
        padding: 28px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .gw-service-kicker {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #2AA9E0;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .gw-service-kicker span {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: rgba(42,169,224,0.12);
        color: #2AA9E0;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .gw-service-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 320px;
        object-fit: cover;
        border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .gw-service-img { height: 240px; }
        .gw-service-item { padding: 22px; }
    }









/*HERO: Countries / Universities (paste where you want this section)*/
   .gw-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 0 55px;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Dark background like screenshot */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b2a3e 0%, #071a28 100%);
  }

  /* Soft spotlight at the top */
  .gw-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Extra dark fade to keep text/icons readable */
  .gw-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .gw-hero .gw-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .gw-hero-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 38px;
    max-width: 1050px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  }

  .gw-hero-title .emph {
    font-weight: 900;
  }

  /* Countries row */
  .gw-country-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 42px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .gw-country {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 110px;
  }

  /* Pin (circle + tail) */
  .gw-pin {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gw-pin::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
  bottom: -30px;              /* was -22px */
  border-left: 20px solid transparent;  /* slightly wider */
  border-right: 20px solid transparent; /* slightly wider */
  border-top: 36px solid #fff;          /* was 26px (LONGER tail) */

    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
  }

  /* Inner ring + flag circle */
  .gw-flag {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 6px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); /* slightly thicker ring */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gw-flag img {
width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;         /* fills circle without stretching */
  border-radius: 50%;        /* extra safety */
  display: block;
  }

  /* If an image path is wrong, show a clean fallback */
  .gw-flag-fallback {
    background: rgba(11,42,62,0.08);
    position: relative;
  }
  .gw-flag-fallback::after {
    content: "★";
    font-size: 20px;
    color: rgba(11,42,62,0.45);
  }

  .gw-country label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gw-hero { padding: 58px 0 45px; }
    .gw-country-row { gap: 26px; }
    .gw-pin { width: 108px; height: 108px; }
    .gw-flag { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
    .gw-country label { font-size: 14px; }
  }






/********** End of Template CSS **********/