/* ==========================================================================
   Application Abroad – front-end styles
   Editorial / B2B-SaaS inspired. Tokens first, then base, layout, components.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--aa-navy: #071426;
	--aa-navy-2: #0e2240;
	--aa-bg: #f7f8fa;
	--aa-surface: #ffffff;
	--aa-ink: #111827;
	--aa-slate: #64748b;
	--aa-muted: #4b5a6e;
	--aa-line: #e3e7ee;
	--aa-line-strong: #cfd6e1;
	--aa-red: #d62828;
	--aa-red-dark: #b01f1f;
	--aa-red-tint: #fdeeee;
	--aa-green: #13795b;
	--aa-green-tint: #e6f4ef;
	--aa-amber: #8a5a00;
	--aa-amber-tint: #fdf3dc;
	--aa-blue-tint: #eaf0fb;

	--aa-font-head: "Manrope", "Sora", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
	--aa-font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

	--aa-radius: 10px;
	--aa-radius-sm: 6px;
	--aa-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(7, 20, 38, .06), 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 20, 38, .05);
	--aa-focus: 0 0 0 3px rgba(214, 40, 40, .35);
	--aa-container: 1280px;
	--aa-gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
	--aa-header-h: 72px;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--aa-header-h) + 16px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } *, *::before, *::after { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; } }
html, body { overflow-x: clip; }
body { margin: 0; background: var(--aa-bg); color: var(--aa-ink); font: 400 16px/1.65 var(--aa-font-body); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--aa-navy); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { color: var(--aa-red); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--aa-font-head); color: var(--aa-ink); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 .5em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.6vw, 3.25rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); border-radius: 4px; }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.aa-skip-link { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 1000; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-skip-link:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }
.aa-main:focus { outline: none; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.aa-container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--aa-container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--aa-gutter); }
.aa-container--narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.aa-section { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }
.aa-container.aa-section { padding-left: var(--aa-gutter); padding-right: var(--aa-gutter); }
.aa-section--alt { background: var(--aa-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-section--dark { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #d6deea; }
.aa-section--dark h2, .aa-section--dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.aa-section--flush { padding: 24px 0; }
.aa-section-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-section-head h2 { margin: 0; }
.aa-section-head--tight { margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center; }
.aa-subhead { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aa-grid { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.aa-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }
.aa-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.aa-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }
.aa-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.aa-stack { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .aa-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.aa-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--aa-font-body); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--aa-red); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.aa-eyebrow--light { color: #ff9b9b; }
.aa-lead { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--aa-muted); max-width: 70ch; }
.aa-muted { color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-note { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--aa-muted); margin-top: 14px; }
.aa-link-more { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.aa-link-more:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.aa-icon { flex: none; vertical-align: -4px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.aa-btn svg, .aa-icon-btn svg { flex: none; }
.aa-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); border: 1px solid transparent; font: 600 .95rem/1.2 var(--aa-font-body); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .15s, border-color .15s, color .15s; background: none; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-btn--primary { background: var(--aa-red); color: #fff; }
.aa-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--aa-red-dark); color: #fff; }
.aa-btn--secondary { background: var(--aa-surface); border-color: var(--aa-line-strong); color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--aa-navy); color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--ghost { color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--light:hover { background: #eef2f8; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-btn--lg { min-height: 52px; padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 1rem; }
.aa-btn--sm { min-height: 36px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: .85rem; }
.aa-btn--block { width: 100%; }
.aa-btn--icon { min-height: 36px; padding: 6px 9px; }
.aa-btn[disabled], .aa-btn[aria-busy="true"] { opacity: .6; cursor: progress; }
.aa-icon-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); border: 0; background: none; color: var(--aa-navy); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.5rem; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-navy); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.aa-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96); backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.admin-bar .aa-header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .aa-header { top: 46px; } }
.aa-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; min-height: var(--aa-header-h); }
.aa-brand { flex: none; }
.aa-wordmark, .aa-header__cta { white-space: nowrap; }
.aa-brand img { max-height: 40px; width: auto; }
.aa-wordmark { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--aa-navy); font: 600 1rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); margin: 0; }
.aa-wordmark strong { font-weight: 800; }
.aa-wordmark__mark { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; font: 800 .85rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); letter-spacing: .02em; box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 0 var(--aa-red); }
.aa-wordmark--light { color: #fff; }
.aa-wordmark--light .aa-wordmark__mark { background: #fff; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-nav { flex: 1; }
.aa-nav__list { display: flex; gap: 0; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.aa-nav__list a { display: block; white-space: nowrap; padding: 8px 7px; font-size: .9rem; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); text-decoration: none; color: var(--aa-ink); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; }
.aa-nav__list a:hover, .aa-nav__list .current-menu-item > a { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-nav__mobile-cta { display: none; }
.aa-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin-left: auto; flex: none; }
.aa-header__actions .aa-icon-btn { width: 40px; }
.aa-header__cta { margin-left: 6px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
.aa-count { position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 2px; min-width: 18px; height: 18px; padding: 0 5px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--aa-red); color: #fff; font: 700 .7rem/18px var(--aa-font-body); text-align: center; }
.aa-menu-toggle { display: none; }
.aa-burger { display: grid; gap: 4px; width: 20px; }
.aa-burger span { height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 1360px) {
	.aa-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
	.aa-header__cta { display: none; }
	.aa-nav { position: fixed; inset: var(--aa-header-h) 0 0 0; background: var(--aa-surface); padding: 16px var(--aa-gutter) 32px; overflow-y: auto; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .2s; visibility: hidden; }
	.admin-bar .aa-nav { top: calc(var(--aa-header-h) + 32px); }
	.aa-nav.is-open { transform: none; visibility: visible; }
	.aa-nav__list { flex-direction: column; }
	.aa-nav__list a { padding: 14px 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 0; }
	.aa-nav__mobile-cta { display: block; margin-top: 20px; }
}

/* ---------- Search ---------- */
.aa-search { position: relative; width: 100%; }
.aa-search__field { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: 6px 6px 6px 14px; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-search__field:focus-within { border-color: var(--aa-navy); box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); }
.aa-search__field input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; border: 0; background: none; font: inherit; color: var(--aa-ink); padding: 8px 4px; outline: none; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.aa-search--xl .aa-search__field { padding: 8px 8px 8px 18px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25); }
.aa-search--xl input { font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 12px 4px; }
.aa-search--lg input { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.aa-search__results { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 6px); z-index: 60; margin: 0; padding: 6px; list-style: none; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 20, 38, .16); max-height: 70vh; overflow-y: auto; text-align: left; }
.aa-search__results li { margin: 0; }
.aa-suggest { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); text-decoration: none; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-suggest[aria-selected="true"], .aa-suggest:hover { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-suggest__title { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.aa-suggest__meta { display: block; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-suggest__type { margin-left: auto; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--aa-slate); white-space: nowrap; }
.aa-suggest--all { justify-content: center; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-suggest--empty { color: var(--aa-muted); padding: 14px; }
.aa-search__examples { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-search-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: rgba(7, 20, 38, .72); padding-top: 12vh; }
.aa-search-overlay .aa-container { max-width: 760px; }
.aa-search-overlay__close { margin-top: 12px; color: #fff; }
.aa-search-overlay__close:hover { color: var(--aa-navy); }

/* ---------- Chips / badges / status ---------- */
.aa-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.aa-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line-strong); background: var(--aa-surface); color: var(--aa-ink); font-size: .88rem; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.3; }
a.aa-chip:hover, .aa-chip.is-active { border-color: var(--aa-navy); background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; }
.aa-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--aa-bg); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-badge--promo { background: var(--aa-amber-tint); border-color: #f1dca8; color: var(--aa-amber); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-size: .68rem; }
.aa-badge--verified { background: var(--aa-green-tint); border-color: #bfe2d5; color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-status { display: inline-flex; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; }
.aa-status--open { background: var(--aa-green-tint); color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-status--closing { background: var(--aa-amber-tint); color: var(--aa-amber); }
.aa-status--upcoming, .aa-status--rolling { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-navy-2); }
.aa-status--closed { background: #eef0f3; color: #5b6472; }
.aa-status--unknown { background: #eef0f3; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-type { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-type .aa-icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ---------- Homepage sections (editable blocks) ---------- */
.aa-hsec { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0; }
.aa-hsec--white { background: var(--aa-surface); }
.aa-hsec--alt { background: var(--aa-bg); }
.aa-hsec--dark { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #c3cedd; }
.aa-hsec--dark .aa-hsec__title, .aa-hsec--dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.aa-hsec--dark .aa-hsec__desc { color: #a9b6c9; }
.aa-hsec--dark .aa-eyebrow { color: #ff9b9b; }
.aa-hsec--dark .aa-link-more { color: #fff; }
.aa-hsec--flush { padding: 40px 0 8px; }
.aa-hsec + .aa-hsec--white, .aa-hsec--white + .aa-hsec--white, .aa-hsec--alt + .aa-hsec--alt { border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-hsec__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px 48px; margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.aa-hsec__intro { max-width: 720px; }
.aa-hsec__title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.15rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.aa-hsec__desc { font-size: clamp(1rem, .95rem + .25vw, 1.125rem); color: var(--aa-muted); margin: 0; max-width: 62ch; }
.aa-hsec__action { flex: none; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.aa-hsec__more-mobile { display: none; margin: 24px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.aa-hsec__head { display: block; }
	.aa-hsec__action { display: none; }
	.aa-hsec__more-mobile { display: block; }
}
.aa-hgrid { display: grid; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); }
.aa-hgrid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.aa-hgrid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .aa-hgrid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .aa-hgrid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .aa-hgrid--4, .aa-hgrid--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* Hero */
.aa-hero2 { position: relative; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #c3cedd; overflow: hidden; }
.aa-hero2::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .035) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 56px 56px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 10%, #000 15%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.aa-hero2__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(300px, 1fr); gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; padding-top: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px); }
.aa-hero2__grid--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 860px); }
.aa-hero2__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1.4rem + 3.8vw, 4.25rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.aa-hero2__lead { font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 1rem + .4vw, 1.3rem); line-height: 1.55; color: #c3cedd; max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 0 32px; }
.aa-hero2__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.aa-hero2 .aa-chip { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); color: #e3e9f2; }
.aa-hero2 .aa-chip:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-hero2 .aa-search__examples span { color: #93a3b8; }
.aa-btn--onDark { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); color: #fff; }
.aa-btn--onDark:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: var(--aa-navy); }

/* Study path panel (live counts) */
.aa-path { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }
.aa-path__title { margin: 0 0 12px; font: 600 .78rem/1 var(--aa-font-body); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #93a3b8; }
.aa-path__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative; }
.aa-path__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 10px; border-radius: 10px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; position: relative; }
.aa-path__item:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); color: #fff; }
.aa-path__n { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); font: 700 .8rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); color: #fff; background: var(--aa-navy); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.aa-path__list li:not(:last-child) .aa-path__item::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 24px; top: 42px; height: calc(100% - 30px); border-left: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); }
.aa-path__text { display: grid; gap: 2px; flex: 1; }
.aa-path__text strong { font: 700 1rem/1.25 var(--aa-font-head); }
.aa-path__text small { font-size: .85rem; color: #93a3b8; }
.aa-path__go { color: #93a3b8; transition: transform .15s; }
.aa-path__item:hover .aa-path__go { transform: translateX(3px); color: #fff; }
/* Enquiry forms (one component: hero card, pop-up, journey page) */
.aa-hero2__grid--form { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(340px, 1fr); align-items: center; }
.aa-form { color: var(--aa-ink); container-type: inline-size; }
.aa-form--card { position: relative; background: var(--aa-surface); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 28px 22px; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); border-top: 4px solid var(--aa-red); }
.aa-form__title { font: 800 1.4rem/1.2 var(--aa-font-head); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--aa-ink); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.aa-form__desc { color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.aa-form__desc p { margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-form__desc p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aa-modal__desc { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aa-form__context { margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); background: var(--aa-bg); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); font-size: .85rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-form__context p { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.aa-form__context .aa-chips { margin: 0; }
.aa-form__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0 14px; }
.aa-form--one-col .aa-form__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.aa-form__field--full, .aa-form__consent, .aa-form__grid > .aa-providers { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.aa-form__field[hidden] { display: none; }
.aa-form .aa-field { gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aa-form .aa-field label, .aa-form .aa-label { font-size: .875rem; }
.aa-form .aa-field input:not([type=checkbox]):not([type=radio]), .aa-form .aa-field select, .aa-form .aa-field textarea { min-height: 46px; padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 1rem; background: var(--aa-bg); }
.aa-form .aa-field input:focus, .aa-form .aa-field select:focus, .aa-form .aa-field textarea:focus { background: #fff; }
.aa-form .aa-field textarea { min-height: 88px; }
.aa-field__help { margin: 0; font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-req { color: var(--aa-red); font-weight: 700; }
.aa-phone { display: flex; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; }
.aa-form .aa-phone .aa-phone__code { flex: 0 0 104px; width: 104px; padding-right: 4px; }
.aa-phone input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.aa-check { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-weight: 500; font-size: .9375rem; cursor: pointer; }
.aa-check input { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 2px; flex: none; accent-color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-form__radios { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.aa-form__consent { margin: 2px 0 14px; }
.aa-form__why { font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--aa-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-form__why p { margin: 0; }
.aa-check--consent { font-size: .8125rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 400; }
.aa-form__captcha { margin: 0 0 14px; }
.aa-form__submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.aa-form__submit[aria-busy="true"] { opacity: .8; cursor: progress; }
.aa-form__privacy { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: .75rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--aa-slate); text-align: center; }
.aa-form__privacy a { color: inherit; }
.aa-form__done { text-align: center; padding: 24px 4px; }
.aa-form__done svg { color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-form__done h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.aa-form__done-text { color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-form__done-text p { margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-form__done:focus { outline: none; }
.aa-btn--dark { background: var(--aa-navy); border-color: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; }
.aa-btn--dark:hover { background: var(--aa-navy-2); color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .aa-form__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
/* In narrow placements (e.g. the hero card) contact fields get a full row so numbers are never cramped. */
@container (max-width: 500px) { .aa-form__field--email, .aa-form__field--phone { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .aa-form--card { padding: 22px 18px 18px; } }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .aa-hero2__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .aa-path { display: none; } .aa-form--card { max-width: 560px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .aa-hero2__title { font-size: 2.2rem; } .aa-hero2__actions .aa-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; } }

/* Quick discovery navigation */
.aa-disc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--aa-line); gap: 1px; }
.aa-disc li { background: var(--aa-surface); }
.aa-disc li:last-child:nth-child(3n+1) { grid-column: span 3; }
.aa-disc li:last-child:nth-child(3n+2) { grid-column: span 2; }
.aa-disc__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 22px 24px; min-height: 96px; color: var(--aa-ink); text-decoration: none; height: 100%; transition: background .15s; }
.aa-disc__item:hover { background: #fbfcfd; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-disc__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--aa-bg); color: var(--aa-navy); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-disc__item:hover .aa-disc__icon { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-disc__body { display: grid; gap: 2px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.aa-disc__label { font: 700 1.075rem/1.25 var(--aa-font-head); }
.aa-disc__text { font-size: .925rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-disc__count { font: 700 .85rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); color: var(--aa-slate); padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--aa-bg); }
.aa-disc__go { color: var(--aa-slate); transition: transform .15s, color .15s; }
.aa-disc__item:hover .aa-disc__go { color: var(--aa-red); transform: translateX(3px); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .aa-disc { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .aa-disc li:last-child { grid-column: auto; } .aa-disc li:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.aa-disc { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
	.aa-disc li:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: auto; }
	.aa-disc__item { min-height: 0; padding: 16px 18px; }
}

/* Coaching + consultants */
.aa-prov-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); }
.aa-prov__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-prov__title { font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; }
.aa-prov__list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .aa-prov-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* How it works */
.aa-journey { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--aa-steps, 5), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.aa-journey__step { position: relative; padding: 32px 24px 8px 0; }
.aa-journey__step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 0; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-journey__n { display: block; font: 800 clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.75rem)/1 var(--aa-font-head); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.aa-journey__title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-journey__step p { margin: 0; font-size: .975rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #a9b6c9; }
.aa-journey__cta { margin-top: 44px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .aa-journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .aa-journey__step { padding-right: 24px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.aa-journey { grid-template-columns: 1fr; border-top: 0; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); margin-left: 4px; }
	.aa-journey__step { padding: 0 0 28px 28px; }
	.aa-journey__step::before { top: 6px; left: -5px; }
	.aa-journey__n { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
}

/* Final CTA */
.aa-hsec--cta { padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }
.aa-final { position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #c3cedd; }
.aa-final::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -120px; bottom: -160px; width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%; border: 56px solid rgba(214, 40, 40, .16); pointer-events: none; }
.aa-final__text { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 640px; }
.aa-final__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.aa-final__text p { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; }
.aa-final__actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* Free content blocks placed on the homepage by editors */
.aa-home-free { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; max-width: 860px; }

/* ---------- Entity cards (design system) ---------- */
.aa-ecard { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; min-width: 0; height: 100%; padding: 22px 22px 18px; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 14px; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s, transform .15s; }
.aa-ecard:hover { border-color: var(--aa-line-strong); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 20, 38, .07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.aa-ecard:focus-within { border-color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-ecard__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 8px; min-height: 22px; }
.aa-ecard__kicker { font: 600 .75rem/1.2 var(--aa-font-body); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-ecard__badges { margin-left: auto; display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-ecard__badges:empty { display: none; }
.aa-ecard__title { font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 1rem + .3vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0; }
.aa-ecard__title a { color: var(--aa-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.aa-ecard__title a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 14px; }
.aa-ecard__title a:focus-visible { box-shadow: none; }
.aa-ecard__title a:focus-visible::after { box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); }
.aa-ecard__sub { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-ink); font-size: .95rem; }
.aa-ecard__text { margin: 0; color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.aa-ecard__facts { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 3px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-ecard__pills { list-style: none; margin: 8px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.aa-ecard__pills li { padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--aa-bg); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-ecard__stats { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: .875rem; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-ecard__foot { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px; pointer-events: none; }
.aa-ecard__cta { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-ecard__cta .aa-arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform .15s; }
.aa-ecard:hover .aa-ecard__cta { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-ecard:hover .aa-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.aa-ecard__tools { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; pointer-events: auto; }
.aa-ecard__tools .aa-compare-toggle span { font-size: .8rem; }
.aa-ecard__media img { display: block; }
.aa-ecard__flag { display: block; width: 24px; height: 16px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(7, 20, 38, .12); }
.aa-ecard__code { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 34px; height: 24px; padding: 0 6px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--aa-bg); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); font: 800 .72rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-ecard__logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); background: #fff; padding: 4px; }
.aa-mono[data-len="3"] { font-size: .8rem; }
.aa-mono[data-len="4"] { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 0; }
.aa-mono { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; font: 800 .95rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); letter-spacing: .02em; box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 0 var(--aa-red); }

/* Variants */
.aa-ecard--country { padding: 28px 26px 22px; gap: 8px; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__title { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.1rem + .4vw, 1.375rem); font-weight: 800; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__sub { font-weight: 500; color: var(--aa-slate); font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__text { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 1rem; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__stats { margin-top: 10px; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__top { gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.aa-ecard--country .aa-ecard__top .aa-ecard__media { display: inline-flex; }
.aa-ecard--subject { border-left: 3px solid var(--aa-navy); border-radius: 4px 14px 14px 4px; }
.aa-ecard--subject .aa-ecard__title { font-weight: 800; }
.aa-ecard--subject { padding: 20px 20px 16px; }
.aa-ecard--subject .aa-ecard__sub { color: var(--aa-slate); font-weight: 500; font-size: .875rem; }
.aa-ecard--subject .aa-ecard__text { font-size: .875rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.aa-ecard--subject .aa-ecard__foot { padding-top: 10px; }
.aa-ecard--course .aa-ecard__kicker { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-ecard--course .aa-ecard__title { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.aa-ecard--university .aa-ecard__top { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aa-ecard--university .aa-ecard__sub { color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.aa-ecard--scholarship { border-top: 3px solid var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-ecard--scholarship .aa-ecard__badges { margin-left: 0; }
.aa-ecard--scholarship .aa-ecard__sub { color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.aa-ecard--scholarship .aa-ecard__text { color: var(--aa-ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.aa-ecard--exam .aa-ecard__title { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; }
.aa-ecard--exam .aa-ecard__sub { color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-ecard--provider { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr); grid-template-areas: "media title" "media sub" "media facts" "media foot"; column-gap: 16px; row-gap: 3px; padding: 18px 20px; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__top { grid-area: media; margin: 0; align-self: start; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__title { grid-area: title; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__sub { grid-area: sub; color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__facts { grid-area: facts; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__foot { grid-area: foot; padding-top: 8px; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-mono { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: .85rem; background: var(--aa-bg); color: var(--aa-navy); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); box-shadow: none; }
.aa-ecard--provider .aa-ecard__badges { margin: 0; }
.aa-hsec--dark .aa-ecard { border-color: transparent; }

/* Block editor previews */
.aa-block-empty { padding: 28px; margin: 12px 0; border: 1px dashed var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--aa-bg); color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .95rem; text-align: center; }
.aa-block-hidden { position: relative; opacity: .55; }
.aa-block-hidden__label { position: absolute; z-index: 5; top: 12px; right: 12px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--aa-ink); color: #fff; font: 600 .75rem/1.4 var(--aa-font-body); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.aa-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; min-width: 0; }
.aa-card:hover { border-color: var(--aa-line-strong); box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow); }
.aa-card__image img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.aa-card__body { flex: 1; padding: 18px 18px 8px; }
.aa-card__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aa-card__media img { display: block; max-height: 32px; width: auto; border-radius: 4px; }
.aa-card__flag { border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-card__title { font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.aa-card__title a { color: var(--aa-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.aa-card__title a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.aa-card { position: relative; }
.aa-card__title a:hover { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-card__meta { color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.aa-card__badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-card__badges:empty { display: none; }
.aa-card__excerpt { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--aa-muted); margin: 6px 0 0; }
.aa-card__footer { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 14px 12px 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-card__link { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.aa-card__tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.aa-card--compact .aa-card__body { padding-bottom: 10px; }
.aa-card--compact .aa-card__link { display: none; }
.aa-card--compact .aa-card__footer { justify-content: flex-end; padding-top: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.aa-card--row { flex-direction: row; align-items: stretch; }
.aa-card--row .aa-card__footer { border-top: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--aa-line); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 12px; }
.aa-card--row .aa-card__link { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .aa-card--row { flex-direction: column; } .aa-card--row .aa-card__footer { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); flex-direction: row; } }

.aa-shortlist-btn[aria-pressed="true"] { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-shortlist-btn[aria-pressed="true"] svg { fill: currentColor; }
.aa-compare-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--aa-muted); cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-compare-toggle:hover { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); }
.aa-compare-toggle input { width: 16px; height: 16px; accent-color: var(--aa-red); }

/* ---------- Page heads & breadcrumbs ---------- */
.aa-page-head { background: var(--aa-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: 28px 0 36px; }
.aa-page-title { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aa-breadcrumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 4px; color: var(--aa-line-strong); }
.aa-breadcrumbs a { color: var(--aa-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.aa-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--aa-red); text-decoration: underline; }
.aa-hub-nav ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; }

/* ---------- Archive + filters ---------- */
.aa-archive { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 32px; padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 16px; align-items: start; }
.aa-filters { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--aa-header-h) + 16px); background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: 18px; max-height: calc(100vh - var(--aa-header-h) - 32px); overflow-y: auto; }
.aa-filters__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.aa-filters__title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.aa-filters__close, .aa-filters-open { display: none; }
.aa-filters__actions { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; }
.aa-field { display: grid; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aa-field label, .aa-label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-field input, .aa-field select, .aa-field textarea, .aa-sort select { width: 100%; min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); background: #fff; font: inherit; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-field textarea { min-height: 90px; resize: vertical; }
.aa-field input:focus, .aa-field select:focus, .aa-field textarea:focus, .aa-sort select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--aa-navy); box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); }
.aa-field [aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: var(--aa-red); background: var(--aa-red-tint); }
.aa-field__error { color: var(--aa-red-dark); font-size: .85rem; margin: 0; min-height: 0; }
.aa-field__error:empty { display: none; }
.aa-help { color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .8rem; }
.aa-results__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aa-results__count { font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
.aa-results__tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.aa-sort { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.aa-sort label { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-sort select { min-height: 40px; padding: 6px 10px; width: auto; }
.aa-active-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; }
.aa-chip--removable { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); border-color: transparent; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.aa-archive { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.aa-filters { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(380px, 92vw); z-index: 300; border-radius: 0; max-height: none; transform: translateX(100%); visibility: hidden; transition: transform .2s; top: 0; box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(7, 20, 38, .2); }
	.aa-filters.is-open { transform: none; visibility: visible; }
	.aa-filters__close, .aa-filters-open { display: inline-flex; }
	body.aa-drawer-open::after { content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(7, 20, 38, .5); z-index: 250; }
}

.aa-pagination ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 28px 0 0; }
.aa-pagination li > a, .aa-pagination li > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 12px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); background: var(--aa-surface); text-decoration: none; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-pagination .current { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--aa-navy); }

.aa-empty { text-align: center; padding: 48px 20px; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px dashed var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); }
.aa-empty p { color: var(--aa-muted); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.aa-admin-hint { padding: 12px 16px; border-left: 3px solid var(--aa-amber); background: var(--aa-amber-tint); font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-loading { color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-loading::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: -2px; border: 2px solid var(--aa-line-strong); border-top-color: var(--aa-red); border-radius: 50%; animation: aa-spin .8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes aa-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ---------- Single entity ---------- */
.aa-entity-hero { background: var(--aa-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: 24px 0 32px; }
.aa-entity-hero__inner { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-start; }
.aa-entity-hero__media img { display: block; width: 96px; height: auto; max-height: 96px; object-fit: contain; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); background: #fff; padding: 8px; }
.aa-entity-hero__title { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-entity-hero__sub { color: var(--aa-ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-entity-hero__intro { color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: 1.075rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 70ch; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.aa-eyebrow__name { color: var(--aa-slate); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.aa-entity-hero__badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aa-entity-hero__badges:empty { display: none; }
.aa-entity-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .aa-entity-hero__inner { flex-direction: column; } .aa-entity-hero__media img { width: 64px; } }

.aa-single { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; gap: 40px; padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 24px; align-items: start; }
.aa-single__aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--aa-header-h) + 16px); display: grid; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .aa-single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .aa-single__aside { position: static; order: -1; } }
.aa-aside-card { background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: 20px; }
.aa-aside-card__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aa-aside-card--cta { background: var(--aa-navy); border-color: var(--aa-navy); color: #c9d3e1; }
.aa-aside-card--cta .aa-aside-card__title { color: #fff; }
.aa-aside-card--cta p { font-size: .92rem; }
.aa-facts { margin: 0; display: grid; }
.aa-facts__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 42% 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); font-size: .92rem; }
.aa-facts__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.aa-facts dt { color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-facts dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.aa-facts--table { background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: 4px 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aa-facts--inline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 20px; margin: 12px 0; }
.aa-facts--inline .aa-facts__row { display: flex; gap: 6px; border: 0; padding: 0; }
.aa-updated { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }

.aa-toc { background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.aa-toc__title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--aa-slate); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-toc ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.aa-toc a { font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-toc a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.aa-content-section { padding: 28px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-content-section:first-of-type { padding-top: 0; }
.aa-content-section:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.aa-content-section > h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* Rich text */
.aa-prose { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.aa-prose > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aa-prose h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.aa-prose h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.4em; }
.aa-prose ul, .aa-prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.aa-prose li { margin-bottom: .35em; }
.aa-prose blockquote { margin: 1.5em 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; border-left: 3px solid var(--aa-red); color: var(--aa-muted); font-style: italic; }
.aa-prose hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); margin: 2em 0; }
.aa-prose img { border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: .95rem; display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
.aa-prose th, .aa-prose td { border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.aa-prose th { background: var(--aa-bg); font-weight: 600; }
.aa-prose .alignleft { float: left; margin: 0 1.5em 1em 0; }
.aa-prose .alignright { float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1.5em; }
.aa-prose .aligncenter { display: block; margin: 1em auto; text-align: center; }
.aa-prose iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; height: auto; border: 0; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-callout, .aa-prose .aa-callout, .is-style-aa-callout { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); border-left: 4px solid var(--aa-navy); padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); margin: 1.5em 0; }
.aa-callout--warning, .is-style-aa-callout-warning { background: var(--aa-amber-tint); border-left: 4px solid var(--aa-amber); padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-prose .aa-cta-link, .aa-prose a.aa-cta { display: inline-block; background: var(--aa-red); color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.aa-prose details, .aa-accordion__item { border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); background: var(--aa-surface); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-prose summary, .aa-accordion__item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.aa-prose summary::-webkit-details-marker, .aa-accordion__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.aa-prose summary::after, .aa-accordion__item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-prose details[open] summary::after, .aa-accordion__item[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.aa-prose details > :not(summary), .aa-accordion__item > .aa-prose { padding: 0 16px 14px; }

.aa-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); background: var(--aa-surface); }
.aa-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .94rem; }
.aa-table th, .aa-table td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.aa-table th { background: var(--aa-bg); font-weight: 600; }
.aa-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.aa-table thead { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }
	.aa-table tr { display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: 8px 0; }
	.aa-table td { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40% 1fr; gap: 8px; border: 0; padding: 6px 14px; }
	.aa-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-muted); }
}

.aa-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.aa-gallery figure { margin: 0; }
.aa-gallery img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); }
.aa-gallery figcaption { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--aa-muted); margin-top: 4px; }

.aa-related-wrap { background: var(--aa-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: 12px 0 24px; margin-top: 24px; }
.aa-related { padding: 32px 0 8px; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.aa-cta-band { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #c9d3e1; border-radius: calc(var(--aa-radius) + 4px); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.aa-cta-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; border: 40px solid rgba(214, 40, 40, .18); pointer-events: none; }
.aa-cta-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-cta-band__title { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.aa-cta-band p { margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- Search results page ---------- */
.aa-recognised { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: 14px; color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.aa-search-group { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.aa-result-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.aa-result { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); }
.aa-result__title { margin: 4px 0; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.aa-result__title a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-result__title a:hover { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-result__meta { margin: 0; color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-result__excerpt { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .aa-result { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ---------- Compare ---------- */
.aa-compare-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); background: var(--aa-surface); }
.aa-compare { border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; min-width: 640px; width: 100%; font-size: .94rem; }
.aa-compare th, .aa-compare td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; min-width: 200px; }
.aa-compare thead th { background: var(--aa-bg); font-family: var(--aa-font-head); font-size: 1rem; }
.aa-compare thead th a { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-compare tbody th { position: sticky; left: 0; background: var(--aa-surface); color: var(--aa-muted); font-weight: 600; min-width: 160px; z-index: 1; }
.aa-compare thead th:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; z-index: 2; }
.aa-compare tr.is-diff td { background: #fffaf0; }
.aa-compare-tray { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 150; background: var(--aa-navy); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(7, 20, 38, .25); }
.aa-compare-tray__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-compare-tray__items { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.aa-compare-tray__items li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 10px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border-radius: 999px; font-size: .85rem; }
.aa-compare-tray__items button { background: none; border: 0; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 2px; }
.aa-compare-tray__actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.aa-compare-tray .aa-btn--ghost { color: #fff; }
.aa-compare-tray .aa-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
body.has-compare-tray { padding-bottom: 72px; }

/* ---------- Recommendations ---------- */
.aa-rec { position: relative; }
.aa-match { display: inline-flex; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; }
.aa-match--strong { background: var(--aa-green-tint); color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-match--good { background: var(--aa-blue-tint); color: var(--aa-navy-2); }
.aa-match--possible { background: #eef0f3; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-match--review { background: var(--aa-amber-tint); color: var(--aa-amber); }
.aa-why { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .85rem; }
.aa-why summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-why ul { margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.aa-why li { padding-left: 20px; position: relative; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-why li::before { position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: 700; }
.aa-why li.is-yes::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-why li.is-no::before { content: "✕"; color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-why li.is-unknown::before { content: "?"; color: var(--aa-amber); }

/* ---------- Lead form & modal ---------- */
.aa-modal { width: min(720px, calc(100vw - 24px)); max-height: calc(100vh - 24px); padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: calc(var(--aa-radius) + 4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(7, 20, 38, .35); background: var(--aa-surface); color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-modal::backdrop { background: rgba(7, 20, 38, .6); }
.aa-modal__head { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--aa-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-modal__head h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }
.aa-modal__body { padding: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .aa-modal { width: 100vw; max-width: 100vw; height: 100%; max-height: 100%; border-radius: 0; margin: 0; } }
.aa-panel-card { background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius); padding: clamp(18px, 4vw, 32px); }
.aa-lead__step { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.aa-lead__step legend { font: 700 1.05rem/1.3 var(--aa-font-head); margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; }
.aa-lead__step + .aa-lead__step { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.js .aa-lead__step + .aa-lead__step { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
.aa-lead__progress { display: none; }
.js .aa-lead__progress { display: flex; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; counter-reset: step; }
.aa-lead__progress li { flex: 1; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-slate); padding-top: 8px; border-top: 3px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-lead__progress li.is-current, .aa-lead__progress li.is-done { color: var(--aa-ink); border-color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-lead__nav { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.aa-form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 16px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .aa-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.aa-lead__context { background: var(--aa-bg); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aa-lead__context p { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: .88rem; }
.aa-checks { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 4px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.aa-checks label, .aa-consent__check { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer; }
.aa-checks input, .aa-consent__check input, .aa-radio-card input { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; flex: none; accent-color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-radio-cards { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 16px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.aa-radio-card { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); cursor: pointer; }
.aa-radio-card:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--aa-navy); background: var(--aa-blue-tint); }
.aa-radio-card span { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.aa-radio-card small { color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: .86rem; }
.aa-provider-list { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 8px 0; }
.aa-provider { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); cursor: pointer; }
.aa-provider small { display: block; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-consent { background: var(--aa-bg); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: .95rem; }
.aa-consent__why { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aa-consent__contact { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-alert { padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: .95rem; }
.aa-alert--error { background: var(--aa-red-tint); color: var(--aa-red-dark); border: 1px solid #f3c2c2; }
.aa-hp { position: absolute; left: -10000px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.aa-lead__done { text-align: center; padding: 12px 0; }
.aa-lead__done svg { color: var(--aa-green); }
.aa-lead__done:focus { outline: none; }
.aa-next-steps { text-align: left; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }

/* ---------- Article ---------- */
.aa-page-head--article { padding-bottom: 28px; }
.aa-article__image { margin-top: 28px; }
.aa-article__image img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--aa-radius); }
.aa-article__body { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.aa-footer { background: var(--aa-navy); color: #a9b6c9; margin-top: 40px; font-size: .92rem; }
.aa-footer a { color: #d6deea; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-footer a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.aa-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 32px; padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.aa-footer__title { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aa-footer__list, .aa-footer__contact { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.aa-footer__small { font-size: .84rem; }
.aa-footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); padding-top: 18px; padding-bottom: 24px; font-size: .82rem; }
.aa-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .aa-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .aa-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.aa-toast { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 88px; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 400; background: var(--aa-ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--aa-radius-sm); font-size: .9rem; box-shadow: var(--aa-shadow); }

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print {
	.aa-header, .aa-footer, .aa-filters, .aa-compare-tray, .aa-cta-band, .aa-entity-hero__actions, .aa-card__footer, .aa-single__aside .aa-aside-card--cta { display: none !important; }
	.aa-single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Editable listing pages (e.g. /countries/ – Study Destinations)      */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.aa-archive-hero { background: var(--aa-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px) 0 clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px); }
.aa-archive-hero .aa-breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
.aa-archive-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.45rem + 2.4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 24ch; }
.aa-archive-hero__lead { font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 1rem + .35vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--aa-ink); max-width: 62ch; margin: 0; }
.aa-archive-hero__intro { max-width: 72ch; margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); color: var(--aa-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.aa-archive-hero__intro p { margin: 0 0 12px; }
.aa-archive-hero__intro p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aa-listing { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); }
.aa-listing__count { margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-listing__grid { gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px); }
.aa-listing .aa-hgrid--4 .aa-ecard--country { padding: 24px 22px 20px; }
.aa-listing__empty { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 24px; }
.aa-listing__empty h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-listing .aa-pagination ul { justify-content: center; margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); }
.aa-pagination li > a, .aa-pagination li > span { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.aa-pagination .prev, .aa-pagination .next { padding: 0 16px; }
.aa-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-pagination .dots { border-color: transparent; background: none; }
.aa-ecard__updated { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-archive-page .aa-hsec--cta { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0; }
.aa-hsec--alt + .aa-hsec--cta { background: var(--aa-bg); border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.aa-final--compact { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); gap: 20px 40px; }
.aa-final--compact .aa-final__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 2rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-final--compact .aa-final__text p { font-size: 1rem; }
.aa-final--compact::after { width: 260px; height: 260px; border-width: 40px; right: -90px; bottom: -120px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.aa-archive-hero__title { max-width: none; }
	.aa-final--compact .aa-final__actions { width: 100%; }
	.aa-final--compact .aa-final__actions .aa-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Study Abroad Destinations - one-page directory                     */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.aa-dest-hero { background: var(--aa-surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px) 0 clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px); }
.aa-dest-hero .aa-breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px); }
.aa-dest-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(260px, 400px); gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.aa-dest-hero__grid--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 820px); }
.aa-dest-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.45rem + 2.4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.aa-dest-hero__lead { font-size: clamp(1.075rem, 1rem + .35vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--aa-ink); max-width: 62ch; margin: 0; }
.aa-dest-hero__intro { max-width: 68ch; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); color: var(--aa-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.aa-dest-hero__intro p { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.aa-dest-hero__intro p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aa-dest-hero__cta { margin: 24px 0 0; }

/* Square ad */
.aa-dad { justify-self: end; width: 100%; max-width: 400px; }
.aa-dad__card { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); background: var(--aa-bg); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 20, 38, .08); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-dad__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
a.aa-dad__card:hover .aa-dad__img { transform: scale(1.03); }
a.aa-dad__card:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); }
.aa-dad__badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 1; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); color: var(--aa-ink); font: 700 .7rem/1.2 var(--aa-font-body); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.aa-dad__body { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 56px 20px 18px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 20, 38, 0) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 38, .88) 60%); }
.aa-dad__kicker { font: 700 .72rem/1.2 var(--aa-font-body); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffb4b4; }
.aa-dad__title { font: 800 1.2rem/1.25 var(--aa-font-head); color: #fff; }
.aa-dad__desc { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.45; color: #dbe3ee; }
.aa-dad__cta { margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .aa-dest-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(240px, 320px); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.aa-dest-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
	.aa-dad { justify-self: stretch; max-width: none; }
}

/* Sections */
.aa-dsec { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0; }
.aa-dsec--popular { background: var(--aa-surface); }
.aa-dsec--all { background: var(--aa-bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-dsec__head { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.aa-dsec__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aa-dsec__desc { color: var(--aa-muted); max-width: 62ch; margin: 0; }

/* Popular: flag + name only */
.aa-dflag { display: block; flex: none; width: 28px; height: 20px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(7, 20, 38, .12); }
.aa-dpop { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.aa-dpop__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 56px; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--aa-surface); color: var(--aa-ink); font: 700 1rem/1.3 var(--aa-font-head); text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.aa-dpop__item:hover { border-color: var(--aa-navy); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 20, 38, .08); color: var(--aa-ink); }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .aa-dpop { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; } .aa-dpop__item { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: .95rem; } }

/* A-Z */
.aa-az { position: sticky; top: var(--aa-header-h); z-index: 20; padding: 12px 0; background: rgba(247, 248, 250, .96); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-az__bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; }
.aa-az__btn { min-width: 38px; height: 40px; padding: 0 8px; border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 8px; background: var(--aa-surface); color: var(--aa-ink); font: 700 .9rem/1 var(--aa-font-head); cursor: pointer; transition: background .12s, border-color .12s, color .12s; }
.aa-az__btn:hover:not(:disabled) { border-color: var(--aa-navy); }
.aa-az__btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--aa-red); border-color: var(--aa-red); color: #fff; }
.aa-az__btn:disabled { background: transparent; color: var(--aa-slate); opacity: .45; cursor: not-allowed; }
.aa-az__btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); }
.aa-az__status { margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-slate); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.aa-az__bar { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: thin; padding-bottom: 4px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
	.aa-az__btn { flex: none; min-width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}
.aa-djump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px 16px; margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: .9rem; }
.aa-djump__label { color: var(--aa-slate); font-weight: 600; }
.aa-djump a { color: var(--aa-navy); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.aa-djump a:hover { border-bottom-color: currentColor; }
.aa-dempty { margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 24px; border: 1px dashed var(--aa-line-strong); border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; color: var(--aa-muted); background: var(--aa-surface); }

/* Regions */
.aa-dregions { display: grid; gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; }
.aa-dregion { background: var(--aa-surface); border: 1px solid var(--aa-line); border-radius: 16px; padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--aa-header-h) + 120px); }
.aa-dregion[hidden] { display: none; }
.aa-dregion__head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aa-dregion__title { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + .8vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.015em; margin: 0; }
.aa-dregion__count { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--aa-slate); }
.aa-dregion__desc { margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--aa-muted); max-width: 70ch; }
.aa-dregion__empty { margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--aa-slate); font-style: italic; }
.aa-dgrid { list-style: none; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 0 28px; }
.aa-dtile[hidden] { display: none; }
.aa-dtile a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 52px; padding: 12px 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-line); color: var(--aa-ink); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.aa-dtile__name { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.aa-dtile__go { color: var(--aa-slate); transition: transform .15s, color .15s; }
.aa-dtile a:hover { color: var(--aa-red); }
.aa-dtile a:hover .aa-dtile__go { color: var(--aa-red); transform: translateX(3px); }
.aa-dtile a:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--aa-focus); border-radius: 6px; }
.aa-dest .aa-hsec--cta { background: var(--aa-bg); padding: 0 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }

/* Study Destinations: page content + FAQs (below the CTA) */
.aa-dsec--content { background: var(--aa-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-line); }
.aa-dcontent { max-width: 820px; }
.aa-dcontent__body { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--aa-ink); }
.aa-dcontent__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.2rem + .8vw, 1.75rem); margin: 1.6em 0 .5em; }
.aa-dcontent__body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.4em 0 .4em; }
.aa-dcontent__body > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.aa-dfaq { margin-top: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }
.aa-dcontent > .aa-dfaq:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.aa-dfaq .aa-dsec__title { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aa-dfaq .aa-accordion__item summary { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.aa-dfaq .aa-accordion__item .aa-prose { padding: 0 16px 14px; color: var(--aa-muted); }
.aa-dest > .aa-dsec--content:last-child { margin-bottom: -40px; padding-bottom: calc(clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) + 40px); }