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The top souvenir from every country

From hammocks to chocolate, rum to tea, find out exactly which souvenirs you’re most likely to come home with.

A new study by Club Med has revealed the top selling souvenirs from around the world on an illustrated map to help people relive their favourite holiday memories.

Although it's currently difficult to travel between countries, we can explore far off lands from home and discover the kinds of souvenirs we way bring home once we can travel freely again. From hammocks to chocolate, rum to tea, find out exactly which souvenirs you're most likely to come home with.

The research found that textiles are among the most sought after choice of souvenirs for those visiting African countries. In Nigeria, Aso Oke, a vibrant, traditional fabric worn by Yoruba people is a popular item to take home. Fabric is also the top souvenir for Zimbabwe and Cameroon, whilst hand woven rugs are a top choice of keepsake for those taking a trip to Malawi.

Carefully crafted, handmade wooden artifacts, beads and masks are also very popular souvenirs throughout the continent, including The Democratic Republic of The Congo, The Gambia and Angola.

North America has a lot of different cultures, but the two largest countries on the map have souvenirs that tantalise the tastebuds. People who visit the U.S are most likely to come away with American sweets as their gift of choice, taking the unique flavours back to their family and friends. Whereas Canada's souvenir is emblazoned on their flag, maple syrup.

Central America and along the equator has the perfect weather and heat to make one of the world's most loved souvenirs, coffee. Jamaica in particular grow the famous Blue Mountain variety, often regarded as some of the best in the world.

With its famously unpredictable weather, it’s no surprise that the UK’s most popular souvenir is an umbrella! Belgium, France and Ireland all have chocolate as the top takeaway souvenir, whilst Latvia, Lithuania and Poland all prefer something sparkling other something sweet, with the top souvenir being amber jewellery. Germany's most popular souvenir is beer, with Cyprus also having a tipple as the top souvenir – Cypriot wine.

Souvenirs from Asian countries are great reflections of each country's unique culture. Origami paper is the top souvenir in Japan, a nod to the traditional origami cranes. Calligraphy sets are the top souvenir from China and Korean tea is the most popular keepsake from South Korea. Carved masks are highly sought after in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, whilst a belted DAGGER is the top souvenir in Yemen. Try getting that home in your carry on!

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Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.

She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.

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