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Lanterns for sale hanging in a market in Syria. Editorial credit: amnat30 / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture Of Syria

Syria has a rich culture that reflects its centuries-old history.

January 3, 2019 15:32

Performers at the Kandy Esala procession in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Editorial credit: SamanWeeratunga / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture Of Sri Lanka

Theravada Buddhism strongly influences the Sri Lankan culture.

January 3, 2019 12:04

A South Sudanese man surveys his crops. Editorial credit: John Wollwerth / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture Of South Sudan

South Sudan has a rich heritage of folk music that reflects the ethnic diversity of the nation’s population

January 3, 2019 11:49

A dancer performs a traditional Somali dance at a festival in Canada. Editorial credit: Angela Ostafichuk / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture Of Somalia

Somalia has a rich oral tradition that involves folk tales and legends passed on from generation to generation.

January 3, 2019 11:37

The Portuguese celebrating the annual Festa da Flor or Spring Flower Festival in the city of Funchal on the Island of Madeira in Portugal. Image credit: amnat30/Shutterstock.com

The Culture Of Portugal

Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is a sovereign nation with a culture that is an amalgamation of cultures of the various civilizations that inhabited the country over a period of centuries.

January 3, 2019 11:16

Stone statues are some of the famous handicrafts of Zimbabwe.

The Culture Of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has a rich culture and diverse culture.

December 24, 2018 14:43

Woven baskets are one of the well-known handicraft items of Uganda.

The Culture Of Uganda

Uganda has a rich culture and heritage.

December 24, 2018 14:17

Drummers in Burundi. Editorial credit: Rostasedlacek / Shutterstock.com.

The Culture Of Burundi

Burundi has a rich heritage of oral literature which features stories, legends, poems, songs, and riddles.

December 21, 2018 12:56

The Culture Of Cameroon

Cameroon has one of the most diverse cuisines in Africa due to its location at the crossroads of many cultures.

December 21, 2018 12:45

The exterior of the painted Kassena Houses in Burkina Faso.

The Culture Of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has a rich tradition of oral literature.

December 20, 2018 11:07

A map showing countries in Central Asia.

Central Asian Countries

Central Asia is made up of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

December 19, 2018 11:17

Every year, over 100,000 American participant in Geography Awareness Week (GAW).

What and When Is Geography Awareness Week?

Geography Awareness Week is celebrated the third week of November every year.

December 18, 2018 10:51

A map showing Manhattan and some of the surrounding boroughs.

The Boroughs of New York City – NYC Boroughs Map

Information about the five NYC boroughs: Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

December 17, 2018 16:54

The Culture Of Bosnia And Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a rich culture and heritage.

December 17, 2018 16:01

The Boxer rebels' fight moves were called "shadow boxing", as there was no equivalent word in the English language to describe its unique mix of martial arts and military stances.

What Was The Boxer Rebellion?

The Boxer Rebellion took place throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries in China.

December 17, 2018 14:26

Is Sealand a Country?

Although the Principality of Sealand claims itself as a micronation, it is not officially a country.

December 17, 2018 13:43

Ruins of Nagasaki, Japan after the atomic bombing.

The Hibakusha - Survivors Of The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Atomic Bombs

Thousands of Japanese natives and foreigners were forced to live with the physical effects of nuclear warfare for the rest of their lives as well as societal discrimination.

December 13, 2018 13:04