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Raquel Teixeira

These 30 Country Names Are Written In Other Languages & Your Task Is To Decode Them All

Are you ready for a twist on geography and languages? 🤩

This challenge isn’t about pointing to a spot on a map; it’s about spotting which country or city hides behind the given name.

We’ve gathered 30 countries and city names written in other languages, ranging from Japanese to Greek and even Scottish Gaelic. Some will be obvious, while others like ’Yr Eidal’ or ‘Oostenrijk’ might leave you thinking twice.

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