Refurbished MacBook keyboard layout issue

I just went through Apple online stores of several different countries, but found none of those mentioned the keyboard layout for any refurbished macbook (Pro or Air). But all stuff in the list in different stores are the same. Does this mean from which countired you buy, it comes with the keyboard layout in that locale (i.e. say buy one in Spain, get Spanish layout whereas in UK, get UK layout)? Any guys have any idea on this? Thx in advance.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
Which keyboard layout are you looking for?
Do you already have the MacBook Air listed in your profile?
You can change the keyboard in the International Preference Pane in System Preferences.

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