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F is for Flags Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/31/2016
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT located at the posted coordinates, but it is within two miles.  Solve the puzzle to find the final location.  This cache is the sixth in a series of 26 puzzle caches, one for each letter of the alphabet. See the bookmark list for other caches in this series!


Each cache in this series will require you to solve for the final coordinates in one way or another.  The difficulty of the puzzles will vary, and the final hides are intended to be easy.  Any necessary hints will be provided on the geochecker page.  We hope you enjoy this series!

F is for Flags.  This puzzle is probably the most difficult of the series so far.  It requires knowledge of some of the flags of the world as well as some simple mathematical calculations.  Figuring out what number each flag represents in each instance will likely be the most difficult part of this puzzle.  Good luck!

The puzzle:


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle] Cbfvgvba znggref

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)