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The Kenyan population is comprised of more than 40 ethnic groups, each with its own unique dialect. As Kenya's national languages, Swahili and English bridge the communication gap and unite Kenyans as a single nation.
The Kenyan diet is comprised of foods rich in ethnic diversity. Popular staple foods include ugali, rice, bread, chapatti (a type of Indian bread), beef, chicken, goat, tilapia and an assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Kenya’s climate varies from tropical along the coast to arid in the interior.
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Morocco is an Arabian country located in North Africa and it's capital is Rabat, it has a lot of interesting places such as Atlas mountains, Bahia Palace, Hassan II Mosque and many more, the languages spoken in Morocco are Arabic, Berber and French also Moroccan people are known to be friendly and very tolerant.
The main Moroccan dish most people are familiar with is couscous, the old national delicacy. Beef is the most commonly eaten red meat in Morocco, usually eaten in a tagine with a wide selection of vegetables. Chicken is also very commonly used in tagines, or roasted.
Morocco’s climate is Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior.
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Tanzania is a country that is extremely rich in traditions and culture and they treasure their heritage and pride. The official language in Tanzania is Swahili but many people speak English. Tanzanian people are known to be extremely friendly and polite.
For most Tanzanians, including those who live in urban areas, no meal is complete without a preferred staple carbohydrate—corn, rice, cassava, sorghum, or plantains, for example. Plantains are preferred in the northwest, ugali (a thick mash of corn or sorghum) in the central and southwestern regions, and rice in the south and along the coast.
Tanzania’s climate varies from tropical along the coast to temperate in the highlands.
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Romanians tend to be relatively introverted and shy, though once they open up, you are guaranteed to form a lasting friendship. First impressions count, and most choose to be silent rather than risking saying something impolite or foolish. Meeting someone’s gaze in public is not as taboo as in other countries in Europe, though, unsurprisingly, staring is. Despite their shyness, Romanians are exceedingly friendly people. While some choose to avoid uncomfortable social situations, others freely socialize in the streets, restaurants or cafes and will often strike up conversations with complete strangers on the bus.
Romanian cuisine is a diverse blend of different dishes from several traditions with which it has come into contact, but it also maintains its own character. There are quite a few different types of dishes, which are sometimes included under a generic term; for example, the category ciorbă includes a wide range of soups with a characteristic sour taste.
Romania’s climate is temperate, with cold and cloudy winters, and sunny summers.
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Ukrainian is the official state Language; it is a language of the East Slavic subgroup of the Slavic languages. The language shares some vocabulary with the languages of the neighboring Slavic nations, most notably with Belarusian, Polish, Russian and Slovak.
Their most famous dish is Borsch. Borsch is a traditional soup made with potatoes and beets. Sometimes, borsch is served with rye bread and can be made with the addition of meat, fish or cabbage. Paska is a tall, cylindrical traditional Easter bread and varenyky is a traditional dumpling made from flour.
Ukraine’s climate is temperate continental; it’s coldest in the north and warmest in the south.
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Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is used in most social contexts including government administration, education at all levels, and in the mass media. It is spoken by some 7 million people living there, roughly 90% of the population.
Common ingredients in Khmer cuisine are similar to those found in other Southeast Asian culinary traditions – rice and sticky rice, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime, garlic, chilies, coconut milk, lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime and shallots.
Cambodia’s climate is tropical, rainy monsoon and dry, with little temperature variations.
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People in China are generally perceived as very kind and possess a special culture and spirit. In China, you’ll also find a lot of natural places and beautiful yet different culture about every city, for example Shanghai and Hong Kong are very modern whereas Sichuan has a very old culture.
Chinese cuisine is an important part of Chinese culture, which includes cuisines originating from the diverse regions of China, as well as from Chinese people in other parts of the world. One of the famous dishes is Shīzi Tóu or "lion's head", a traditional meatball soup from Jiangsu, East China.
China’s climate is extremely diverse: it’s tropical in the south and subarctic in the north.
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India is one of the world's oldest civilizations and one of the most populated countries in the world. The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several various cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by a history that is several thousand years old. Throughout the history of India, Indian culture has been heavily influenced by Dharmic religions. They have been credited with shaping much of Indian philosophy, literature, architecture, art and music.
Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
India’s climate varies from tropical monsoon in the south to temperate in the north.
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Indonesia is a diverse country comprised of over 17,000 islands. And, Indonesian social norms and customs also vary from province to province. Although Indonesians are known to being friendly and warm, awareness of customs and traditions may ease any culture shocks. Just like any other place you visit in the world; you may find that many everyday behaviors differ from those you are used to, especially if you are coming from a western country.
Indonesia cuisine may include rice, noodle and soup dishes in local modest shops to street-side snacks and top-dollar plates.
Indonesia’s climate is generally tropical, hot and humid, though more moderate in the highlands.
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To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia - a bubbling, bustling melting-pot of races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Our multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and friendly.
Chilli peppers are indispensable to Malaysian kitchens, and both fresh and dried chilies are used. Chillies come in several sizes, shapes and even colours. Sambal belacan is a famous dish made with mixed toasted belachan, ground chili, kaffir leaves, sugar and water. Another famous dish is Nasi lemak, A popular dish based on rice in Malaysia is nasi lemak, rice steamed with coconut milk and pandan leaves to give it a rich fragrance.
Malaysia’s climate is tropical, with annual southwest and northeast monsoons.
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The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Repúblika ng Pilipinás), is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam. With a population of more than 97 million people, the Philippines is the seventh most populated Asian country and the 12th most populated country in the world. An additional 12 million Filipinos live overseas. Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands.
Dishes range from the very simple, like a meal of fried salted fish and rice, to the complex paellas and cocidos created for fiestas of Spanish origin. Popular dishes include: lechón[2] (whole roasted pig), longganisa (Philippine sausage), tapa (cured beef), torta (omelette) and adobo (chicken and/or pork braised in garlic, vinegar, oil and soy sauce, or cooked until dry).
Philippines’ climate is tropical marine; monsoon in the northeast and southwest.
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The official of the Russian Federation is Russian, with over 100 minority languages. Russia is a multi-ethnic society, with a multitude of diverse cultures. Many Russians in the main cities also speak a certain degree of English. Russia is home to numerous historical religious sites. When entering any place of worship, women should cover their head and shoulders, and men should remove hats. When entering someone’s house, guests are expected to remove their shoes and coats. When dining, its essential hands are always seen.
Russian cuisine is a collection of the different cooking traditions of the Russian people. The cuisine is diverse, with Central European, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences[ as Russia is by area the largest country in the world Famous dish is Okroshka, a cold soup of mostly raw vegetables like cucumbers, spring onions, boiled potatoes, with eggs, and a cooked meat such as beef, veal, sausages, or ham with kvas, topped with sour cream. Oladyi. Small thick pancakes. Olivier salad.
Russia’s climate is extremely diverse, from humid continental to cool winters.
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