The most vegetarian-friendly countries in the world

For vegetarians, traveling can be a frustrating experience. There are some nations that simply don't cater well for the non-meat eater. Fortunately, globe-trotting herbivores have an index at hand to the most vegetarian-friendly countries in the world. The Global Vegetarian Index, compiled by Oliver's Travels, lists countries that are best for vegetarians. Click through the following gallery and ruminate over these veggie-friendly culinary destinations.

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20. Finland – Veggie suggestion: kesäkeitto, -

Kesäkeitto, or Finnish summer soup, is a scrumptious concoction of green beans, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, and other wholesome vegetables and seasonings.

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19. Colombia – Veggie suggestion: plantain - A banana-type fruit with a sweet taste, plantain is an extremely versatile Latin American staple. Try it fried, shaped into cups, and filled with different types of veggie stuffing. Yummy!

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18. Canada – Veggie suggestion: beluga lentil burger - The humongous Canadian beluga lentil burger has caught the attention of restaurants like Quebec's esteemed Les Fougères, as noted eagerly by Food Day Canada.

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17. Australia – Veggie suggestion: roasted pumpkin - When down under, ask for roasted pumpkin, green beans, and avocado salad drizzled with honey soy dressing, and sprinkled with toasted almonds.

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16. Indonesia – Veggie suggestion: jackfruit tacos - Indonesia caters well to vegans and vegetarians. You can feast on veggie jackfruit tacos everywhere, including in the vacationers' favorite Bali.

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15. Japan – Veggie suggestion: kale sushi - Outrageously healthy, kale sushi is maxed out with beetroot, carrot, spring onions, and avocado strips. Sesame seeds add texture to the rice.

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14. Sri Lanka – Veggie suggestion: idlis - Idlis are savory rice cakes often served with sambar, a lentil-based vegetable soup. Otherwise, pair them up with spicy coconut chutney.

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13. Belize – Veggie suggestion: fried corn tortillas - A tasty meatless marvel to sample is fried corn tortillas topped with basil hummus, lettuce, salsa fresca, balsamic vinegar reduction, and vegan Parmesan cheese.

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12. Liberia – Veggie suggestion: jollof rice - Jollof rice is a legendary standby one-pot dish. The vegetarian version mixes assorted vegetables with garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and plenty of improvised kitchen wizardry.

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11. India – Veggie suggestion: palak paneer - A delicious veggie option of thick puréed spinach seasoned with garlic and garam masala. Cubes of fresh paneer (cheese) add buoyancy to this super healthy dish.

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10. Botswana – Veggie suggestion: chakalaka - Spicy, tangym and delivering an amazingly delicious taste, this simple carrot-based dish is served up with onion, chili, tomato, and a host of irresistible spices.

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9. United Kingdom – Veggie suggestion: halloumi cheese - The Brits are a dab hand at creating veggie surprises. On your travels, look out for the inventive halloumi cheese dish, kept company by crispy capers and new potatoes.

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8. Solomon Islands – Veggie suggestion: cassava - It's a long way to travel, but veggies will appreciate this Oceania paradise for its mashed cassava garnished with grated coconut.

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7. Cambodia – Veggie suggestion: Guitiyo - Guitiyo, a flavorsome Khmer soup, is made with glass noodles and topped with culantro, scallions, bean sprouts, and blanched lettuce.

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6. Singapore – Veggie suggestion: Nyonya-style spring rolls - For a mouth-watering appetizer, bite into Nyonya-style fresh spring rolls. They're made from thin rice paper wrappers stuffed with turnip, bean sprouts, fried tofu, and shredded carrots.

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5. Peru – Veggie suggestion: solterito - The emblematic solterito is a cold dish of choclo (Peruvian corn) combined with tomatoes, olives, and leafy green salad leaves. There are versions also served with rocoto chili peppers and chunks of fresh salty cheese.

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4. São Tomé and Príncipe – Veggie suggestion: canjica - A favorite in Brazil but originating from across the Atlantic, the fusion of West African and colonial Portuguese flavors has created sweet canjica—white corn melded with milk, sugar, and cinnamon.

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3. Malaysia – Veggie suggestion: laksa - The Southeast Asian country is a destination cherished by veggies for exotic dishes like vegetable laksa, a tangy, sour, creamy, rich and spicy hot noodle soup enlivened with bok choy and little tofu sponges. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

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2. Thailand – Veggie suggestion: stir-fried tofu - Likewise, this is a country known for its incredible street food options. Hit the road and order fried tofu stir-fry mixed with basil and lots of other tasty protein supplements.

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1. Seychelles – Veggie suggestion: coconut curry soup -

The most vegetarian-friendly country in the world lures the meatless with a wealth of fabulously appetizing dishes, including coconut curry soup.

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The most vegetarian-friendly countries in the world -