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South America Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Greetings, South America

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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Lesotho, References

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Gabon, References

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Senegal, References

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North American Greetings

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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Greetings in North Africa

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, 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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Southern Africa, Botswana, References

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