This flag has three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red
France
🌶️
Chile
This is the only country in the world with a non-rectangular or square flag
Nepal
This country is home to the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard on Earth, which can take down a water buffalo
Indonesia
This processed meat in a soft bun is considered a staple of American culture especially during summer at baseball events
Hot Dogs
This flag features a tree element centered between two red bars on a white background
Canada
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Iran
This is the only country in the world where it is illegal to chew gum in public
Singapore
This country's native platypus is one of the only mammals in the world that lays eggs AND has a venomous spur on its hind leg
Australia
This Middle Eastern street food consists of meat slow-roasted on a vertical rotating spit, shaved off and wrapped in flatbread with garlic sauce and pickled vegetables
Shawarma
A green, white, and orange tricolor with a blue wheel in the center
India
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Cuba
This is the only country in the world with no official capital city
Nauru
The national animal of this country, the unicorn, is a mythical creature — and they chose it intentionally
Scotland
This South American pastry is stuffed with seasoned meat, olives, and hard-boiled egg, then baked or fried — it is a staple street food across Latin America
Empanadas
This flag is entirely red with a gold star — no other colors are present.
Vietnam
💥👦🏻💨
Bangladesh
This is the only country in the world with three capital cities, each serving a different branch of government
South Africa
The pink river dolphin found in this country actually turns a brighter shade of pink when it is excited, similar to humans blushing
Brazil
This dish consists of meat or vegetables slow-cooked in a rich sauce of spices including turmeric, cumin, and garam masala — it is considered the unofficial national dish of two countries
Curry
This flag mimics Japan and represents the sun with the circle on it.
Palau
🗣️🐚🐚
Seychelles
This is the only country in the world whose constitution guarantees every citizen the right to "pursue happiness" — but more uniquely, it also measures its national success using a Gross National Happiness index instead of GDP
Bhutan
This country is home to the aye-aye, a primate that uses an elongated skeletal middle finger to tap on bark and extract grubs — locals consider it a bad omen
Madagascar
This dish consists of raw fish marinated in fresh citrus juices, typically lime, mixed with chili peppers, onions, and cilantro
Ceviche