Find the hidden country

Each statement has the name of a country hidden in it... Can you find it?


1After a rather turbulent flight, we had a nice landing!
2During the war he was a trooper under constant pressure!
3Even though we knew there were problems, we denied it!
4The plate is 28 cm in diameter!
5I am sure I spotted a toucan a day or two ago!
6Apan a man and a cook book!
7The driver got his lunch in a motorway cafe!
8Never raise your hand or raise your voice!
9When I teach I learn also!
10That my friend is one fine palace!
quiz kindly submitted by Oliver Fitzpatrick on 26th March 2021