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South America Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

South America has 12 countries and two dependencies, with over 433 million people. Most countries in the region speak Spanish, but some countries like Brazil speak Portuguese, Suriname is Dutch, French Guiana is French, and Guyana and Falkland Island are English. The region has breathtaking landscapes and a mosaic of cultures that hold a fascinating […]

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References

Lesotho, References

Murray, C. (1980). From granary to labour reserve: an economic history of Lesotho. South African Labour Bulletin, 6(4), 3-20. Fru, R. N. (2015). History education at the crossroads: Challenges and prospects in a Lesotho context. Yesterday and today, (13), 67-82. Quinlan, T. (1996). The state and national identity in Lesotho. The Journal of Legal Pluralism

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Gabon, References

CIA World Factbook. (2021). Gabon. Central Intelligence Agency. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/gabon/ Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). Gabon – Geography. In Encyclopedia Britannica online. https://www.britannica.com/place/Gabon UNDP. (2020). Gabon. United Nations Development Programme. https://www.africa.undp.org/content/rba/en/home/countries/gabon.html Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). Gabon – Climate. In Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Gabon National Geographic. (2020). Gabon. In National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/gabon/ World Weather & Climate Information. (n.d.). Climate and Average

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Senegal, References

References: Bandia Wildlife Reserve. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from http://www.reserve-bandia.com/ Briggs, P. (2018). Pink Lake, Senegal: The extraordinary science behind its unique color. CNN Travel. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/senegal-pink-lake-lac-rose/index.html Lonely Planet. (2021). Marché Sandaga. Retrieved from https://www.lonelyplanet.com/senegal/dakar/attractions/marche-sandaga/a/poi-sig/1599928/355567 UNESCO. (1981). Niokolo-Koba National Park. Retrieved from https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/153 World Heritage Journeys. (2020). Saint-Louis: An exceptional cultural destination. Retrieved from https://www.worldheritagejourneys.eu/en/discover/saint-louis-an-exceptional-cultural-destination

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Exploring North America Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

America, Greetings

North America is home to 23 countries with a population of over 579 million people and countless ethnic backgrounds. The region’s history is a complex interplay of indigenous heritage, European colonial legacies, and modern realities. Indigenous peoples, often overlooked, are the backbone of North America’s cultural heritage. Tribes such as the Navajo, Hopi, Mohawk,

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North African Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Africa, Greetings

North Africa is home to 6 countries with a more than 200 million population. North Africa’s historical and cultural context is deeply woven with its geography. The vast Sahara Desert covers a massive portion of the region; its coastal areas have been hubs of trade and cultural exchange for centuries. This proximity of arid landscapes

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West Africa Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Africa, Greetings

West Africa is home to 16 countries. The region stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the heart of the continent. The region is home to more than 340 million people. Greetings from West Africa are significant in the region’s tradition since they are not just an exchange of words. Still, they are a way of

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East African Greetings - Two people of African Origin shaking hands

Eastern Africa Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

East Africa, Greetings

Eastern Africa is home to 18 countries with a population of over 487 million people and over 200 ethnic groups. This region covers part of Africa called the Horn of Africa. It stretches from the Indian Ocean coast to the Great Rift Valley and the highlands of Ethiopia, showing an astonishing array of landscapes, from

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West Africa, References, Togo

Akinwumi Ogundiran. (2018). The History of West Africa: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Routledge. Trillo, R. (2013). West Africa. Rough Guides. Akyeampong, E. (2012). Dictionary of African Biography. Oxford University Press. International Crisis Group. (2005). Togo: Hold the Elections, Stop the Violence. https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/west-africa/togo/togo-hold-elections-stop-violence United Nations. (2005). Security Council Condemns Coup In Togo,

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Cultural Integration of Botswana

Botswana, Country Preview, Southern Africa

History of Botswana Botswana is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Its history can be traced back to the early Stone Age, as evidenced by archaeological findings such as rock paintings and tools. However, the modern history of Botswana begins with the arrival of the Bantu people, who migrated to the area from central

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