Any ideas please?

[BetteK]

What links ...

1. China (5), North Korea (1), Brazil (27)
2. Damascus, Nimes, Kozhikode
3. 10 (sn), 25 (ag), 40 (red corundum), 55 (green beryl)

Think the last one is wedding anniversaries ... can anyone confirm this please?

Many thanks.

[squarebear]

3 yes, 10 tin, 25 silver 40 ruby, 55 emerald

[ladyalex]

Agree with you on wedding anniversaries for no 3

[squarebear]

2 gave their names to cloth.

[ladyalex]

2 think sewing

[ladyalex]

too late....

[squarebear]

1 number of countries surrounding them?

[BetteK]

Thanks!

Had come up with "denim" for number 2 but thought it too specific - will put a more general "types of cloth" as my answer.

Have no ideas at all for number 1 ... thought it was times they had won the world cup but it seems not.

[BetteK]

27 countries surrounding Brazil? Don't think it could be that but thanks for suggestion.

Am baffled at the moment.

[squarebear]

There are 27 states/provinces in Brazil if this is any help?

[BetteK]

Will investigate that possibility Squarebear ... thanks!

Have only got an hour or so to get this one done ... there is no prize I just want to be first one back with answers.

[BetteK]

Squarebear ... wrong track I'm afraid ... there are over 30 states/provinces of China. Thanks for suggestion though.

It's bugging me now :(

[sir.prize]

Number of stars on each country's flag.

[squarebear]

perfect!

[BetteK]

Oh Sir.prize how clever! Many, many thanks!!!!!

[sir.prize]

http://www.flags.net/BRAZ.htm

http://www.flags.net/NKOR.htm

http://www.flags.net/CHIN.htm