Source-backed category
- Examples pending
- 4 reviewed starter clues
- Sources: Geomastr, Bellingcat, Plonk Trainer
- Last reviewed May 7, 2026
Language & Script
Written languages, scripts, diacritics, bilingual signage, and script families.
Signals to check
- Latin
- Cyrillic
- Arabic
- Thai
- Khmer
- Japanese
- Irish/English signs
Caveats and false positives
- Many countries are multilingual; tourist signs can mislead.
Published clues
Verified facts and community meta are labeled separately so learners can judge how stable each clue is.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Brazil Portuguese signs
Portuguese-language road and business signs strongly point toward Brazil in the Americas.
Applies toBrazil
SourcesBritannica and ScriptSource
- Portugal also uses Portuguese, but road/environment context differs.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Ireland Irish and English signs
Irish information signs commonly show Irish above English, with Irish text styled distinctly.
Applies toIreland
- Gaeltacht and similar-name exceptions exist.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Japan mixed scripts
Japanese signage commonly mixes Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.
Applies toJapan
- Tourist areas may include English transliteration.
Verified factMedium-high confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Thailand Thai script
Thai script on roadside signs is a strong Thailand clue.
Applies toThailand
SourcesBritannica and ScriptSource
- Script can appear in Thai communities outside Thailand; use with road side.