{"id":5378,"date":"2021-05-27T00:33:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T00:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=5378"},"modified":"2021-05-27T00:34:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T00:34:22","slug":"5378-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/5378-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Things Of Countries That Often Leave Travelers Surprised"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every country in the world has certain traditions that may seem a little bizarre to those visiting. It\u2019s the cultural differences that make all of us unique. In this post, we have a shortlist of country-specific things that often leave travelers surprised.\n

Traditional clothing and architecture aren\u2019t the only things that make each country stand out. From wooden bathtubs to deep frying Mars bars, check out a collection of things that are unique to certain countries right now!\n

1. Nepal\u2019s Flag Is Non-Rectangular\n
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Image source: Balathasan Sayanthan\n
The only modern country in the world with a non-quadrilateral flag is Nepal and it is said to derive from Hinduism.\n
2. Luxembourg\u2019s Public Transportation Is Free\n
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In 2020, public transport was made free for all locals and visitors alike.\n
3. Bathtubs Made Of Wood In Japan\n
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Image source: Wikimedia Commons\n
The ofuro baths are for sitting and soaking in hot water. They are not frequently found in the world.\n
4. There\u2019s A Lamborghini In The Italian Police Fleet\n
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Image source: massimomormile\n
A few years ago, a Lamborghini was added to the police vehicle fleet in Italy. It\u2019s probably quite fast and, well, impressive to look at.\n
5. In Scandinavian Countries, Parents Leave Their Kids To Nap Outside In Cold Temperatures\n
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Image source: Bjonsson\n
Most Scandinavian parents think that it\u2019s healthier to expose their children to as much fresh air as possible. Therefore, they leave them outside to take their naps.\n
6. People In The UK Have A Competition To Roll After A Giant Cheese Wheel\n
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Image source: Dennis Lam Sweden\n
The annually held Cooper\u2019s Hill Cheese-Rolling is a competition where people race down the 200-yard hill chasing a giant wheel of cheese.\n
7. In Japan, Traffic Lights Seem To Be Blue\n
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Image source: David McKelvey\n
As the word for green originally didn\u2019t exist till later. \u2018Blue\u2019 was used to refer to both green and blue. Japan uses the bluest shade of green that is legally possible.\n
8. Colombians Drink Hot Chocolate Cheese\n
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Image source: einalem\n
The sweet cocoa drink that consumed with savory cheese slices. And if you\u2019ve tried it, you know that it\u2019s quite delicious, but surely not common elsewhere.\n
9. The longest name\n
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Image source: Wikimedia Commons\n
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu\n
This place in New Zealand. It said to have the longest name with 85 characters. Have you tried to pronounce it?\n
10. In Ecuador, The Trash Trucks\u2019 Tune Is Similar To What Ice Cream Trucks Play In The USA\n
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Image source: natibal\n
If you are visiting Ecuador, you might mistake the garbage truck tune with an ice cream tune and get highly disappointed.\n
11. In France, Milk Is Not Refrigerated\n
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Image source: nikolai chernichenko\n
In France, most of the milk sold pasteurized at UHT (ultra-high temperature). Therefore, doesn\u2019t have to be stored in cold.\n
12. In The Netherlands, Stairs Are Usually Very Steep And Narrow\n
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Image source: Kirsten Loza\n
To some foreigners, staircases in the Netherlands might look more like a health risk than anything. The buildings were built up rather than out, saving all the centimeters possible.\n
13. There Are \u2018Bra Studies\u2019 In Hong Kong\n
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Image source: tinaxduzgen\n
At Hong Kong polytechnic, you can major in Bra Studies, where Top Form manufacturer has its lab and factory.\n
14. In Italy Cappuccino Is More Of A Breakfast Drink\n
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Image source: Wikimedia Commons\n
Italians associate milk with mornings; cappuccinos drunk as a morning beverage.\n
15. You Can Walk From The North To The South Of Monaco In About An Hour\n
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Image source: Google Maps\n
Due to the size of this country, you can easily walk the length of the whole country. How convenient!\n
16. Fried Mars Bars Are A Thing In Scotland\n
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Image source: Peter Shanks\n
This food item of questionable health value originated in Scotland in a fish and chips shop. It\u2019s battered and deep-fried. Would you like to try it?\n
17. In Italy, Restaurants Include Service Charge\n
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Image source: tripadvisor\n
You are not expected to tip in Italy as it is quite normal for the service charge to be added to the bill.\n
18. In Thailand, There Is A Nationwide Water Fight In April\n
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Image source: Phuket@photographer.net\n
If you are into water fights as much as Thai people, you should participate in Songkran, the Thai New Year\u2019s national holiday (13th of April). The water fight is a part of ritual cleansing during the celebration period.\n
19. Bamboo Poles As Drying Rails\n
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Image source: Wikimedia Commons\n
Don\u2019t be surprised to see clothing drying on bamboo poles in this country\u2014the bamboo material is widely available, making it quite a popular tool to dry things.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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