I just got the idea that at least some of the strawhats are representing real nations, just like:
Robin - Spain, a lof her attacks are named spanish
Sanji - France, French Men are known for loving woman, most of his attacks are french and France is "supposed to be one of the culinary hotspots of the world" (thanks Master Chef^^)
Brooke - England, he seemes to be the typical chliche of a englisch Gentleman, wears hat & tuxedo and trinks tea very often.
Franky - America, well, I can't tell exactly why but Franky seems to be an american in my eyes…
Propably a totaly dumb idea, sorry if it is one^^
what do you think?