What Can Stand in Place of a Country but Still Fold Away in a Drawer? is a riddle about a powerful symbol. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can stand in place of a country but still fold away in a drawer?
Answer: flag
Need a hint?
It flies on a pole and has colours and patterns.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a flag.
A national flag represents, or “stands in place of”, a whole country, yet it’s just a piece of cloth that you can fold up and store in a drawer.
The riddle contrasts something huge, a country, with something small and foldable.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A map can also fold into a drawer and show a country. Flag fits “stand in place of” best.
Is this a good classroom riddle?
Yes. It’s a nice way to start a lesson about flags and countries of the world.