11 delicious maps made from iconic national foods

A love of food is universal. As is, unfortunately, the need to photograph it. But these food maps of your favorite countries (created by stylist Caitlin Levin and photographer Henry Hargreaves) are designed using iconic national ingredients, so they're, like, art. And nothing like the blurry ramen burger pics you should stop posting on Instagram. Get ready to be hungry. 

africa food map
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Africa -- Bananas and plantains

south america
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South America -- Citrus

Japan map
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Japan -- Seaweed

italy map
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Italy -- Tomatoes

India food map
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India -- Spices

France food map
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France -- Bread and cheese

China food map
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China -- Noodles

Australia food map
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Australia --  Shrimp

UK food map
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United Kingdom -- Biscuits

NZ food map
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New Zealand -- Kiwi

USA food map
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United States -- Corn

To get the full backstory on their food maps, as well spy a sweet picture of a gingerbread Guggenheim Museum, click here.

Sophie-Claire Hoeller is Thrillist's associate travel editor and was taught never to play with her food. Beer pong doesn't count. Follow her @Sohostyle