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The Countries with the Best Food

Updated June 11, 2019 377.4k votes 42.3k voters 371.0k views195 items

List of Countries with the Best Food ranked from best to worst. There are many contenders for the title of “country with the best food,” but how will we decide which one is best. With so many delicious cuisines in the world, we need the help of Ranker voters to determine which nation has the finest fare. Vote on this list of the countries with the best food and we will see which nation lands in the top spot.

Let's take a look at some of the nations that are known for food. Chinese food is popular all over the world and when done right, it can't be beat. Then there is Italy, known for fresh pasta and delectable sauces, maybe they should be crowned the king of cuisine.

When it comes to cooking, anyone who has ever heard of Julia Child knows that the French know their way around the kitchen. For croissants alone, France must be in the running for the country with the best food. Mexican food is also a favorite around the world for its use of simple, fresh ingredients with bold flavors and tons of toppings.

Which country will end up on top? That's up to you. Vote on this list of the countries with the best food and join the discussion in the comments section. Let's dish!

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Italy
Rome
Language: Italian Language
Founded: 1861-03-17
Currency: Euro
Area: 301230.0
Government: Constitutional republic, Unitary republic, Parliamentary republic
Anthem: Il Canto degli Italiani
Divisions: Province of Medio Campidano, Province of Genoa, Province of La Spezia, Province of Pavia, Province of Catanzaro
Pizza, pasta, gelato, mozarella, wine, tiramisu, ciabatta, lasagna, risotto, cacciatore, salame

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Mexico
Mexico City
Language: Spanish Language
Founded: 1810-09-16
Currency: Mexican peso
Area: 1972550.0
Government: Presidential system, Federal republic, Constitutional republic
Anthem: Himno Nacional Mexicano
Divisions: Álvaro Obregón, D.F., Hidalgo, San Simón Tolnahuac, Nayarit
Tacos, carnitas, pozole, chilaquile, flauta, chicharron, enchilada, mole, sopes, quesadilla, huevos rancheros, carne asada, barbacoa, guacamole, menudo, churro, flan, tequila

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Turkey
Ankara
Language: Turkish Language
Founded: 1923-10-29
Currency: Turkish lira
Area: 783562.0
Government: Parliamentary republic
Anthem: İstiklâl Marşı
Divisions: Adana Province, Manisa Province, Iğdır Province, Erzurum Province, Ağrı Province
Dolma, simit, doner, menemen, tuzlama, borek, pilaf, bulgur, meze, kebab, raki

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Greece
Athens
Language: Greek Language
Founded: 1821-03-25
Currency: Euro
Area: 131940.0
Government: Constitutional republic, Parliamentary system
Anthem: Hymn to Liberty
Divisions: Chios, Phthiotis, Argolis, Pella, Dodecanese Prefecture
Pita, lamb, gyros, spanakopita, Greek salad, tzatziki, moussaka, souvlaki, baklava, feta, ouzo, dolmades

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Peru
Lima
Language: Spanish Language
Founded: 1821-07-28
Currency: Peruvian nuevo sol
Area: 1285216.0
Government: Presidential system, Republic, Constitutional republic, Unitary state
Anthem: National Anthem of Peru
Divisions: San Martín Region, Apurímac Region, Amazonas Region, Moquegua Region, Puno Region
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Catalonia
Barcelona
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Sarajevo
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Language: Spanish Language
Founded: 1816-07-09
Currency: Argentine peso
Area: 2780400.0
Government: Representative democracy, Presidential system, Federal republic, Constitutional republic
Anthem: Argentine National Anthem
Divisions: San Juan Province, Argentina, Comuna 5, Lihuel Calel department, Maipú Department
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Brazil
Brasília
Language: Portuguese Language
Founded: 1822-09-07
Currency: Brazilian real
Area: 8515767.05
Government: Presidential system, Federal republic, Constitutional republic
Anthem: Brazilian National Anthem
Divisions: Mato Grosso, Acre, Roraima, Minas Gerais, Telêmaco Borba
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Belarus
Minsk
Language: Belarusian language, Russian Language
Founded: 1990-07-27
Currency: Belarusian ruble
Area: 207560.0
Government: Presidential system, Republic
Anthem: My Belarusy
Divisions: Hrodna, Minsk Region, Vitsebsk, Homiel, Brest
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Spain
Madrid
Language: Spanish Language
Currency: Euro
Area: 505992.0
Government: Unitary state, Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy
Anthem: Marcha Real
Divisions: Province of Zamora, Province of Segovia, Province of Soria, La Rioja, Province of Valladolid
Paella, tapas, gazpacho, croquetas, chicharron, escabeche, empanada, churro, flan, manchego, chorizo

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Kingdom of Naples
Naples
Founded: 1285
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Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
Language: Turkmen Language
Founded: 1991-10-27
Currency: Turkmenistan manat
Area: 488100.0
Government: Presidential system, Republic
Anthem: National anthem of Turkmenistan
Divisions: Ahal Province, Mary Province, Lebap Province, Daşoguz Province, Balkan Province
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KENYA
Nairobi
Language: English Language, Swahili Language
Founded: 1963-12-12
Currency: Kenyan shilling
Area: 582650.0
Government: Representative democracy, Presidential system, Republic
Anthem: Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
Divisions: Nyanza Province, Western Province, Nairobi Province, Coast Province, Central Province
MOMBASA ,COAST

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Jordan
Amman
Language: Arabic Language
Founded: 1946-05-25
Currency: Jordanian dinar
Area: 92300.0
Government: Unitary state, Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy
Anthem: The Royal Anthem of Jordan
Divisions: Madaba Governorate, Mafraq Governorate, Karak Governorate, Aqaba Governorate, Irbid Governorate
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Central African Republic
Bangui
Language: French Language, Sango Language
Founded: 1960-08-13
Currency: Central African CFA franc
Area: 622984.0
Government: Republic
Anthem: La Renaissance
Divisions: Vakaga, Nana-Mambéré, Ombella-M'Poko, Sangha-Mbaéré, Mambéré-Kadéï
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Eritrea
Asmara
Language: Arabic Language, Tigrigna Language, English Language
Founded: 1991-05-24
Currency: Eritrean nakfa
Area: 117600.0
Government: Presidential system
Anthem: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra
Divisions: Anseba Region, Northern Red Sea Region, Gash-Barka Region, Debub Region, Maekel Region
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Mauritania
Nouakchott
Language: Arabic Language
Founded: 1960-11-28
Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya
Area: 1030700.0
Government: Islamic republic
Anthem: National anthem of Mauritania
Divisions: Inchiri Region, Tagant Region, Gorgol Region, Assaba Region, Hodh El Gharbi Region
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Kingstown
Language: English Language
Founded: 1979-10-27
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
Area: 389.0
Government: Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy
Anthem: Saint Vincent Land so Beautiful
Divisions: Saint Patrick, Saint David, Grenadines Parish, Charlotte, Saint Andrew
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Tajikistan
Dushanbe
Language: Persian Language, Russian Language, Tajik Language
Currency: Tajikistani somoni
Area: 143100.0
Government: Presidential system, Semi-presidential system, Unitary state
Anthem: Surudi Milli
Divisions: Dushanbe, Khatlon Province, Sughd Province, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Qurghonteppa Oblast
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Wallis and Futuna
Mata-Utu
Language: French Language
Currency: CFP franc
Area: 264.0
Government: Dependent territory
Anthem: La Marseillaise
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El Salvador
San Salvador
Language: Spanish Language
Founded: 1821-09-15
Currency: United States dollar
Area: 21040.0
Government: Presidential system, Constitutional republic
Anthem: National Anthem of El Salvador
Divisions: Usulután Department, Santa Ana Department, Ahuachapán Department, La Libertad Department, Cabañas Department
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Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby
Language: Hiri Motu language, English Language, Tok Pisin Language
Founded: 1973-12-01
Currency: Papua New Guinean kina
Area: 462840.0
Government: Unitary state, Parliamentary system, Constitutional monarchy
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