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Which country produces most of the world's vanilla?

Madagascar

Madagascar grows roughly three-quarters of the world's vanilla, though the orchid is native to Mexico and needs hand pollination outside its original range.

Which national flag contains the most colours?

South Africa, with six

South Africa's 1994 flag uses black, gold, green, white, red and blue: six, more than any other national flag without a detailed emblem.

Which passports generally allow visa-free travel to the most countries?

Singapore and Japan

Singapore and Japan have led recent rankings with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to roughly 190 destinations. Rankings shift year to year with bilateral agreements.

Which country has the largest diaspora living abroad?

India

Roughly 18 million people born in India live in another country, the largest such population. Mexico and Russia follow, though relative to population several smaller countries exceed all of them.

Which national capital has the largest population within the city proper?

Beijing

Beijing's municipality holds over 21 million. Tokyo's metropolitan area is larger overall, but its administrative city proper is smaller.

Which country has hosted the football World Cup the most times?

None more than twice

No country has hosted more than twice, and Mexico will become the first to host a third time in 2026, sharing it with the United States and Canada.