Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day, as it gives us energy to make it through the morning.
But not all countries start their day with the same kind of food.
Inspired by a HostelBookers.com post by Victoria Philpott and a Quora post, we took a look at some classic breakfast choices from around the world.
Whether it's beef stew in Pakistan or baked cheese pancakes in Russia, each country does their first meal of the day a little differently.
An earlier version of this post was written by Max Rosenberg.
Australia
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The typical Australian breakfast consists of cold cereal and toast with vegemite, a dark brown spread made from leftover brewer's yeast.
Brazil
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Expect to find ham, cheese, and bread served alongside coffee and milk in Brazil.
China
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Traditional breakfasts vary based on the region, but dim sum, small plates of food prepared in a variety of ways, is popular throughout China.
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