In addition to over 250 playable CountryBALLS, some new, non-spherical characters are now joining the crazy heists as well. In this news article, we introduce you to these quirky characters and explain why these nations each showcase a unique shape.

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Chile’s elongated, snake-like shape is evident from a glance at a world map. The country is squeezed between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes Mountains to the east, stretching over 4,300 km (2,672 miles) along the South American continent.

Another unique feature: The Spanish spoken in Chile is markedly different from Spanish in other countries – stretching the limits of linguistic possibilities to the max.
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Why a cube?
The answer: 'Jewish Physics'…

In the 1930s, Germany saw the rise of the absurd doctrine of 'German Physics,' which rejected and disparaged the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics as 'Jewish Physics.' An early Countryball comic picks up on this and has the scientifically gifted Israel discover that Countryballs are actually 4-dimensional hypercubes.

And why is it slightly transparent? Because Israel is not recognized by a significant number of United Nations (UN) member states, particularly in the Middle East. In their view, Israel doesn't exist (invisible), while the majority of member states clearly see it as a sovereign state. A mix of both perspectives contributes to Israel's semi-transparent appearance.
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There are two popular theories about the shape of Kazakhstan.

Theory 1: The Countryball phenomenon famously began on the internet platform Krautchan, where, alongside user names, a country flag icon was displayed. When these flags were later transformed into Countryballs, Kazakhstan was simply overlooked and retained its rectangular flag shape.

Theory 2: The English word 'brick' sounds similar to the acronym for the rapidly growing economies BRIC(S) (Founding states: Brazil, Russia, India, China). Kazakhstan would also like to be part of these economic powers – so having a fitting appearance can’t hurt.
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With a bit of imagination, the world’s most uniquely shaped flag resembles a gaping dragon’s mouth. Nepal’s old flag from 1774 even had fringes that looked like hundreds of needle-sharp tiny teeth – true nightmare material.

Another plausible explanation attributes the flag’s frightening appearance to the fear of the monstrous Himalayan mountains, from which the roaring thunder of storms, avalanches, and NepalRAAAAWR echoes.
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Panama takes the concept of 'being in two minds' quite literally. Not only does the country connect the continents of North and South America, but the construction of the 82 km (51 miles) long Panama Canal has effectively divided it into two halves. Accordingly, the countryball is also split horizontally.

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The reason why Singapore is depicted as a triangle is not entirely clear.
Some sources refer to the "Growth Triangle" of Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore, an economic alliance aimed at making the region more attractive to investors.

Other sources point to the three largest ethnic groups in the country (Chinese, Malays, Indians) or claim that 'Tringapore' seems more cheerful compared to the solitary and less happy connotation of 'single'.

Well, we can't help but love Singapore when it looks so cute.

In the finished game Countryballs: The Heist, you’ll discover fascinating facts about every country around the world. So, it’s definitely worth adding to your wishlist!

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