The United Nations of food: These maps are delicious enough to eat

Photographer Henry Hargreaves and food stylist Caitlin Levin joined forces to create these food-centric maps. The series shows maps of countries and continents around the world, each made up of some of that nation's signature foods and flavors. From the citrus fruits of South America to the fragrant spices of India, the maps in this slideshow will make your mouth water.

The United States
Amber waves of grain (and corn) make up this map of the 50 states.

Fragrant spices - from star anise to turmeric - cover the stunning map of India.

Sweet fruits like plantains and bananas make up the beautiful, green-and-yellow-tinged map of Africa.

France wouldn't be complete without bread and all kinds of rich, creamy cheeses.

Oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits create a vibrantly colorful map of South America.

The Italian boot is covered in juicy tomatoes - fresh and sundried, red and yellow, big and small.

The austerely beautiful map of Japan is made up of a variety of seaweeds.

The United Kingdom map displays England, Scotland and Ireland as lands rife with shortbreads, biscuits and crackers.

New Zealanders are often called Kiwis - and this map of the country is covered from top to bottom with the luscious green fruit.

Another shrimp on the barbie? Succulent shelfish fill up the map of Australia.

Slurp! From Beijing to Shanghai and beyond, the map of China shows off a slew of noodles in lots of shapes and sizes.