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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Updated 0839 GMT (1639 HKT) October 18, 2019

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<strong>Switzerland: </strong>Zopf, a braided egg bread similar to challah or brioche, is the centerpiece of Swiss brunch.
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Switzerland: Zopf, a braided egg bread similar to challah or brioche, is the centerpiece of Swiss brunch.
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<strong>Ethiopia: </strong>Genfo is a thick porridge eaten for breakfast in Ethiopia. It's made with barley, wheat and cornflour.
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Ethiopia: Genfo is a thick porridge eaten for breakfast in Ethiopia. It's made with barley, wheat and cornflour.
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<strong>Japan:</strong> Fish like salmon or mackerel, miso soup, pickled vegetables and rice are all typically part of a traditional breakfast.
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Japan: Fish like salmon or mackerel, miso soup, pickled vegetables and rice are all typically part of a traditional breakfast.
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<strong>Iceland:</strong> Cod liver oil, a plentiful source of omega-3 fatty acids and one of the byproducts of the country's fish industry, is how many natives start off the day.
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Iceland: Cod liver oil, a plentiful source of omega-3 fatty acids and one of the byproducts of the country's fish industry, is how many natives start off the day.
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<strong>Singapore: </strong>Kaya toast is an unassuming-looking toasted sandwich spread with flavorful kaya, a sweet jam made with coconut milk, eggs and sometimes pandan leaf for vibrant green color and flavor.
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Singapore: Kaya toast is an unassuming-looking toasted sandwich spread with flavorful kaya, a sweet jam made with coconut milk, eggs and sometimes pandan leaf for vibrant green color and flavor.
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<strong>Morocco:</strong> Baghrir are thin, yeasted rounds studded with tiny holes and served with butter and honey.
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Morocco: Baghrir are thin, yeasted rounds studded with tiny holes and served with butter and honey.
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<strong>Australia:</strong> Breakfast in this part of the world varies, but a mainstay is avocado toast topped with an egg.
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Australia: Breakfast in this part of the world varies, but a mainstay is avocado toast topped with an egg.
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<strong>Argentina: </strong>"Facturas" -- medialunes, a croissant-shaped brioche pastry; bombas and bolas de fraille, or fried doughnuts -- are what's for breakfast in this South American country.
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Argentina: "Facturas" -- medialunes, a croissant-shaped brioche pastry; bombas and bolas de fraille, or fried doughnuts -- are what's for breakfast in this South American country.
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