Talk:A Most Vexing Vexillology/@comment-66.87.19.149-20140815171915/@comment-25262271-20140817041555

I'm not the original hinter, but it's not strictly necessary to put numbers in each quadrant, it's just an easy way to substitute a dummy variable for the name of a particular nation.

The hints should get you there. If not, simple trial-and-error should be enough to gain the answer. Just arbirtairly assume a nation is in a particular spot and then attempt to prove that assignment true or false. Most assignments will fall apart quickly, helping you to eliminate possibilities and get to the true answer.