World Cup Stationery: Group F

 

In a football-exploitative feature, we try to find stationery from, or related to, all the nations participating in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Today, Group F.

 

ITALY

National dish: Pasta

USP / Cultural stereotype / significant export: Sublime fine arts, wobbly democracy

Player to watch: Daniele De Rossi

Featured stationery item: “Beware of the Dog” sign from il triangolo online

 

NEW ZEALAND

National dish: Roast lamb

USP / Cultural stereotype / significant export: Sheep

Player to watch: Ryan Nelsen

Featured stationery item: Upside down map from Auckland Map Centre

 

PARAGUAY

National dish: Sopa paraguaya

USP / Cultural stereotype / significant export: World’s largest exporter of hydroelectric power

Player to watch: Nelson Valdez

Featured stationery item: Featured stationery item: Italia ’90 Paraguay stamp

 

SLOVAKIA

National dish: Bryndzové halušky – dumplings with cheese and bacon

USP / Cultural stereotype / significant export: Andy Warhol’s parents were Slovaks

Player to watch: Marek Hamsik

Featured stationery item: “I’m popular in Slovakia” key chain from zazzle