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Living in Japan

Submitted 7 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Most Japanese city dwellers enjoy a comfortable standard of living. There are some poor neighborhoods but few slums. Many city people work in banks, factories, hotels, offices, restaurants, and stores. Some own businesses. Others hold government or professional jobs. Japan has a low unemployment...

Japan, Japanese

The People of Japan

Submitted 7 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Researchers have found evidence that the Japanese are descended from various people who mi- grated to the islands from other parts of Asia. Many of these people came in waves from the northeastern part of the Asian mainland, passing through the Korean Peninsula. Some of the ancestors of the...

Japan, Japanese

The People of Colombia

Submitted 8 years 7 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia has around 50 million people. Most of the population lives either in the highlands of the Andes or along the coast of the Caribbean. Very few people live in the interior lowlands. More than three quarters of Colombians live in cities, making it one of the most urban Latin American...

Colombia, Colombians

Useful info on Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Basics Many things that are "naturally" available to you are luxury in Cuba (like a cell phone). Access to internet is available but limited. Since the elder Fidel Castro passed power onto his younger brother Raul, Cuba has increasingly tried to emulate the Chinese system of political repression...

Culture Whiz's Guide to Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

If you enjoy our brief summary of Cuba, then you will love our Ebooks and Guides, and that of our partners. We offer a deeper analysis of Cuban culture including appearance, body, personality, and overall vibe by socioeconomic class in an ebook. The ebook also includes a breakdown on the best Cuban...

Living in Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Cuba is metaphorically as well as physically an island. The closed economy and difficult access make this culture a confusing mix of hard and soft -- the central government strictly controls the behavior of a laid-back people who party and go to the beach. The contrasts make for plentiful...

The Country of Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, with around 110,000 km2 (42,000 mi2) of land. The capital, Cuba, is also the most populous city, with over two million residents. The western part of the main island is where the larger plantations were historically located, while the east (or "oriente") is...

The People of Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Cuba has 11 million people. Its population derives from a mix of Amerindian, Spanish, African, and other influences. Today, Cubans often have mixed descent. Socioeconomic status, as in many nearby countries, privileges people with fairer features. However, the people have a sense of unity across...

History of Mexico

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

The history of Mexico, a country in the southern portion of North America, covers a period of more than three millennia. First populated more than 13,000 years ago, a tapestry of civilizations spread across the area now called Mexico, including notably the "Mexica" (Aztec) and the Maya. When the...

Economy of Mexico

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Mexico has a diverse and developing economy. With its roots in agriculture, construction, and resources, it is now growing to become a central player on the world stage. Mexico's overall economy is one of the largest on the planet, annually producing approximately $2 trillion. The country is...

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