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Strange Laws From Around The World
Name the country with the strange law.
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Last updated: June 27, 2021
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1.
It's illegal to wear high heels to the Acropolis.
Greece
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Italy
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Egypt
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The Greeks put this ban in place to protect its ruins from damage caused by the sharp shoes.
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Chewing gum is prohibited in this Asian island nation whose name means "Lion City" in Sanskrit
Japan
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East Timore
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Singapore
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Before the banning of gum in 1992, Singapore was spending $150,000 a year to clean gum liter.
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Radio stations in this country MUST play native artists like Celine Dion, Alanis Morrissette and Michael Bublé 35% of the time.
United States
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France
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Canada
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This is to maintain national pride.
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It's illegal to run out of gas on the Autobhan
Austria
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Belgium
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Germany
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Germans believe you have the power to keep your car properly gassed up, so if you run out of gas, it's your own fault.
5.
It's illegal to hike naked in the Alps.
Switzerland
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Latvia
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Czechia
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In 2011, a Swiss man was fined more than $100 for his bare-bottomed walk.
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It's illegal to feed the pigeons in Saint Mark's Square
Italy
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Russia
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Vatican
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If you're caught feeding the pigeons, you could face fines of up to €700.
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Winnie the Pooh is banned near schools and playgrounds in this nation which is also the most religious in Europe,
Poland
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Switzerland
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Germany
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Because Winnie The Pooh does not wear pants his image is considered obscene and not suitable for children.
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Men must wear speedos while on the beach in Saint Tropez or any beach in this country.
San Marino
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Monaco
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France
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The law is to prevent men from wearing swimming trunks as shorts.
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It Is illegal to wear a suit of armor in the Palace of Westminster
United Kingdom
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Ireland
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Germany
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This law was passed in the middle ages and no one has thought to remove it.
10.
It is against the law to take selfies with Buddha in the "Tear Drop of India".
Sri Lanka
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Cambodia
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Indonesia
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When you take a selfie with Buddha, you are turning your back on him. This sign of disrespect is punishable by imprisonment in Sri Lanka.
11.
It's illegal to wear a mask in public in this nation with the oldest national flag called the Danneborg.
Netherlands
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Germany
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Denmark
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COVID put an end to this.
12.
No water pistols on New Year's in Siam Reap.
Cambodia
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Vietnam
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Laos
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The ban went into place to prevent "traffic accidents" and "public disorder.
13.
It's illegal to be shirtless in Barcelona
Mexico
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Spain
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Italy
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Passed in 2011, fines for walking around half-naked could cost you up to €260.
14.
It's illegal to swear in the country with the world's tallest building.
Oman
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United Arab Emirates
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Yemen
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In the Muslim United Arab Emirates, swearing could get you fined, jailed or deported.
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Married women can only have one glass of wine in this landlocked S. American country.
Guyana
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Bolivia
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Peru
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If you're a single woman in La Paz, Bolivia, drink up! But if you are married, it's just one glass of wine for you.
overtired
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Level 84
Jun 27, 2021
Fun and interesting quiz! Isn't Oman the easternmost country on the Arabian Peninsula?
islabonita
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Level 45
Jun 27, 2021
Eyeballing it UAE looks more east, but you are right. I corrected it. Thanks!
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