Quiz: which countries do these flags represent?

Have you visited many countries of the world, do you have a vast amount of general knowledge, and do you love food? Take a guess: which countries are represented by the flags below, created at the Sydney Food Festival?

The first flag represents a country where huge events will be taking place in the years to come. It's the land of great weather, beach and carnival! It's....

Covered by the smog of one of the world's largest countries...?

Cows, mountains, cheese and a great location for skiing...?

Skippy, didgeridoo – the land 'down under' has it all!

The root of European civilisation...?

Land of reincarnation, holy cows and curries...?

Basil and tomatoes, need we say more...?

Blue cheese, brie and grapes: this one should be easy to guess...

In this country, if you see a sign that says 'Bear left', there may actually be a bear on your left...

Bulls, costas, Gaudi and delectable sausages...?

This country's neighbour has been provoking its enemies lately, but the country itself means no harm...?

They don't eat their dinners with fork and knife here...?

The easiest one: fish en chips and an old lady with a crown?....

Strange to be universally known for food that is as loved and hated like this food is...?

Photo source: Sydney Food Festival