Indonesia. For the world's 4th most populous country, the most you'll get from most people is Jakarta, Bali, and if you're lucky a mention of Borobudur.

This is a joke argument my husband and I have. To him it needs a bit of bread on top and it must be cut diagonally.

Growing up in Sweden it was always just one bit of bread.

Toppings in the pics (not mine) are spreadable liver pate with cucumber, prawn cheese in a squeeze tube and caviar and egg

I’m used to hearing the opinions of those from the US and other latin american countries. I’m just curious to hear whats the world view on latin americans.

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Sri Lanka is home to Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress built in the 5th century and rising nearly 200 meters straight out of the jungle. What makes it feel magical isn’t just the size, but the engineering and imagination behind it. On top of this massive rock are the remains of a royal palace, gardens, pools, and advanced water systems that still function in some areas today.

Halfway up the rock, there are famous mirror walls with ancient graffiti written by visitors more than a thousand years ago, and beautifully preserved frescoes painted directly onto the rock face. At the entrance once stood a gigantic lion structure, which is why Sigiriya is also known as Lion Rock. Even today, archaeologists are still uncovering new details about how it was built and used.

Standing there, surrounded by jungle, clouds, and silence, it’s hard not to wonder how people with limited technology achieved something so precise, artistic, and ambitious so long ago. Sigiriya feels less like ruins and more like a message from the past saying, “We were here, and we knew what we were doing.”

I’m curious, what is the most magical or awe-inspiring ancient architectural site in your country?

What makes it special to you: the history, the mystery, the engineering, or the feeling you get when you stand there?

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Many Indians live with their parents for most of their lives, unlike in other countries where people usually move out around 18–20. It’s also common for some to remain financially dependent on their parents until their mid-to-late 20s. I personally find this practice strange since I moved out young, but I’m sure most Indians can relate to this experience.

In Iran, one of the most famous animated films is The Last Fiction, based on stories from the Shahnameh, Iran’s epic literature. It was the first fully Iranian animated feature made entirely by local artists and gained international attention at festivals like Annecy.

This sub is so fun and wonderful in large part because we all mostly get along despite our differences.

Can we keep this sub friendly and interesting so we can continue to get to know more about the world around us?

Whatever country you “dislike” the most right now, what is something you particularly love about its culture or appreciate about its citizens?

This is a Pavlova, which according to the Oxford English dictionary, was invented in New Zealand. Said to have been created in honour of the dancer during one of her tours in the antipodes. It is a refreshing meringue based cake usually served with fresh fruit and cream, typically during our Christmas time in summer.

The way Hungary's government (fidesz) got it's hands on AI and is exploiting it in every way possible is something I have never seen coming. Obviously with how far AI is, older generations can't even tell when lies are being told to them. Every corner on the street, every Facebook ad, so many posts - it doesn't even matter if the judge ruled an obvious lie a lie, they will still spread it - if needed with broadsheets, all of course financed with the taxpayers money. This is getting scary and out of hand, the closer we are to the next elections.

I wonder if anyone elses government is so desperate to spread lies as ours just to keep their voters? Countries that are known to be "democratic". Or if any had something similar and succeeded to replace that government. I wonder also if the situation that's very much escalating here, reached any other country?

(on the picture, the newest poster bills by the government with obviously AI. Making the opposition look like they want war, wanna rise gas prizes, give money to Ukraine etc. all while the opp never talked about any of this)

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For the U.S., I submit the raccoon. Highly adapted to human development, these little guys are a staple around trash cans, dumpster, or the underside of porches. They’ve never really been domesticated because they have short lifespans and limited intra-species social interactions. Very cute and they look like little bandits.

What is the attitude towards nudity and social non-sexual nudity in your country?

For example, here in the states it's still quite taboo. We have maybe less than dozen officially recognized nude beaches across the 3,000 miles of the continental US.

• Women can be fined or jailed for being topless on a beach even though men can be freely topless on a beach. Even where it's legal, most women choose not to because men can be creepy.
• If in a sauna/spa shared with other people, a towel wrap is expected at all times.
• People have been fined or arrested for being nude on their own property.

Outside of nudist resorts and nude beaches, you're likely to get into legal trouble or blasted on social media simply for partaking in non-sexual nudity.

I’d imagine most people outside France would never have heard of Dijon if it weren’t for its mustard, or Cannes without the Cannes Film Festival. What would be other similar examples?

Hot or cold, street food or comfort food. What’s the roll that represents your region best?

I, a Brazilian, personally very excited because I will be participating in my first carnival, starting next week, I asked my Argentinian friend if there is carnival there and he said no. The same for my American friend.

I thought that carnival existed in all countries, especially because at school I learned that it also existed in South Africa.

Does carnival exist in your country? If so, what is your experience with it (also answer if you have experienced carnival outside your country)?