No singular brand exemplifies American fast food culture quite likeMcDonald’s.

Today, the chain boasts an unbelievable 13,500-plus locations across the United States.

Of course, Mickey D’s dominance goes far beyond domestic sales and U.S. dollars.

McDonald’s building with yellow and red striped background

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With more than 40,000 restaurants in total, McDonald’s remains the world’s largest fast-food chain.

In reality, however, that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Certain menu standouts largely remain the same.

mcdonalds jalapeno and cheese fries in norway

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Let’s take a look at 25 unique McDonald’s items currently available at various locations around the world.

Naturally, Mickey D’s had to put its own spin on the dish.

Even better, the chicken used for this dish is all 100% Canadian raised.

mcdonalds panzerotti in italy

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The sandwich features a McMuffin wheat bun, radish, arugula, cottage cheese, spices, and butter.

Residents of New Zealand can order themselves aSalad Burgerat their local Mickey D’s.

mcdonalds buffalo chicken poutine

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As the name implies, the Salad Burger is essentially a hamburger minus the meat.

So, what’s between those sesame seed buns?

thisporridge-based dishis reminiscent of mom’s cooking for many customers.

mcdonalds cottage cheese and radish mcmuffin in poland

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Case in point: the refreshingly straightforwardBacon Rollavailable at McDonald’s locations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

It isn’t tough to guess the ingredients in this one.

It consists of nothing more than back bacon served on a plain roll with either ketchup or brown sauce.

mcdonald’s chicken paprika sandwich

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For those with a big appetite, there’s also a double version with two chicken patties.

McDonald’s take on pasta persists to this day, however, in the Philippines.

All that flavor is housed in a rectangular dough pocket.

mcdonald’s salad burger

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This breakfast sandwich is so big you may find yourself skipping lunch.

A pair of mozzarella sticks, of course.

McDonald’s versionof the century egg, meanwhile, is part of its breakfast menu in China.

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It’s also available with gluten-free bread!

Enter theBig Brekkie Burgerserved at McDonald’s locations in Australia and New Zealand.

Double Beef Burger

No two foods epitomize Americana quite like the hot dog and the hamburger.

mcdonald’s butter chicken grilled burger

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Well, McDonald’s locations in China offer customers both in a single menu item.

mcdonalds bacon roll

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mcdonald’s teriyaki chicken sandwich

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mcdonalds mcextreme pulled pork

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mcdonald’s chicken mcdo with mcspaghetti dish

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mcdonald’s the m sandwich in germany

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mcdonalds india pizza mcpuff

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mcdonald’s double pork deluxe

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mcdonald’s shrimp filet-o sandwich

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mcdonalds korea chicken sandwich with mozzarella sticks

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McDonald’s new Big Arch burger set against a colorful background

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mcdonald’s dosa masala burger in india

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mcdonald’s chicken porridge

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mcdonald’s mcvegan sandwich

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mcdonald’s big brekkie burger

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mcdonald’s spicy santiago sandwich

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a burger being dipped into a bowl of cheddar cheese from mcdonald’s in brazil

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mcdonald’s double beef burger in china

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