Sri Lanka 4 February (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1948, still under name of Ceylon)

Dining in Sri Lanka...

Trivia: The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the Egyptians. More….

Mexico, February 5 (1917). See Constitution of Mexico.

The food of Mexico....

Trivia: A Mexican tamale called the zacahuil is three feet long and weighs about 150 pounds. More...

New Zealand 6 February (Waitangi Day, signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840)

The food of New Zealand...

Trivia: Unlike Australia, New Zealand does not have any dangerous or poisonous animals (with the one tiny exception of the Katipo Spider). More……

Grenada 7 February (Independence from United Kingdom1974)

What's on the menu in Grenada?

Grenada trivia: An underwater volcano surfaced in 2001. It is called Kick-'em-Jenny.

Iran 11 February (Victory of Islamic Revolution)

On the menu in Iran...

Trivia about Iran....it is the world's biggest producer of pistachios, as well as saffron.

Japan 11 February (National Foundation Day, Jimmu, the first emperor, is crowned in year 660 BC)

What is the cuisine of Japan?

Japanese trivia...Japan's national anthem is based on a 9th century poem.

Serbia, February 15 (1835) The beginning of the Serbian revolution against Ottoman rule 1804, first constitution 1835

What is eaten in Serbia?

Serbian trivia: Serbia produces over 30% of the world’s raspberries and is the world’s largest  exporter, of them.

Lithuania 16 February (Lithuanian State Re-establishment Day, declaration of independence from Russia and Germany 1918)

On the menu in Lithuania....

Lithuanian trivia: Six hundred years ago Lithuania was one of the largest countries in Europe.

Kosovo 17 February (see 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence)

On Kosovo's menu....

Kosovo trivia: It is Europe's newest country.

Gambia 18 February (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1965)

On the menu in Gambia....

Trivia for Gambia: The land area of The Gambia into the UK 206 times!

Nepal 18 February (Martyr's Day)

Eating in Nepal...

Trivia for Nepal: The word Himalaya means 'the home or abode of snow'.

Brunei 23 February (Independence Day)

On the Brunei table...

Did you know this about Brunei? Brunei consists of two unconnected parts.

Guyana 23 February (Republic Day, also known as Mashramani, republic 1970).

The food of Guyana....

Guyanan trivia: Guyana is the only country in South America where English is the official language.

Estonia 24 February (Independence Day, declaration of independence from the Russia 1918)

What people eat in Estonia....

Trivia: The Estonian language is not related to its neighbours. It is Finno-Ugric and related to Finnish and Hungarian.

Kuwait 25 February (National Day) (26 February is Liberation Day, from Iraq 1991)

On the table in Kuwait...

Trivia: The national bird of Kuwait is the falcon.

Dominican Republic 27 February (independence from Haiti 1844),

What's on the table...

Trivia: The world's largest pot of Sancocho (a meaty local stew) was prepared at the 7th Dominican Fair at La Sirena February 12, 2007. It fed three thousand people.

Andalusia, Spain 28 February (Dia de Andalucia)

The food of Andalucia...

Trivia: Andalusia has the only rainforest on all of the Mediterranean coastline.