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Southern Europe Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Southern Europe is home to 16 countries. The region has a population of approximately 150 million people. They include Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Malta, Andorra, San Marino Gibraltar, and Holy See. Holy See is the smallest country in the region, with a population of 520. […]

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Eastern Europe Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Europe, Greetings

Eastern Europe is home to 10 countries. It is home to approximately 290 million people. They include Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). These countries were once part of the communist Eastern bloc during the Cold War, and the USSR was

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Central and West Asia Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Asia, Greetings

The region has 31 countries, 11 in Central Asia and 20 in West Asia. The region’s population as of 2023 is over 376 million: over 78 million in Central Asia and over 298 million in West Asia. The West Asia region is also called the Middle East. Central and West Asia are on the list

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South and Southeastern Asia Greetings and How They Contribute to Cultural Diversity

Asia, Greetings

The region has 19 countries, 8 in South Asia and 11 in Southeastern Asia. The region’s population as of 2023 is over 2.7 billion: over 2 billion in South Asia and over 685 million in Southeastern Asia. South and southeastern Asia is very dynamic and culturally rich, making the region perfect for learning

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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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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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