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Cambodian Culture / Family

... Family is considered to be the foundation of social life for most Cambodians. The nuclear family is the core of the domestic unit, but Cambodians also tend to have a strong sense of attachment to members of the extended family, close neighbours and friends ...

New Zealand Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Apologise for mistakes or accidents as soon as possible after they occur. A simple, "I'm sorry”, followed by an explanation often clears up a misunderstanding. Speak politely to all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status, trade or occupation ...

Sri Lankan Culture / Core Concepts

... Sensitivity Diversity ‘Face’ Modesty Loyalty Pride An island located south of the Indian subcontinent, the nation-state of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) contains diverse landscapes ranging from beaches, rainforests and tea plantations to anc ...

Iraqi Culture / Naming

... Naming practices and traditions differ across regions, ethnic identities and linguistic groups in Iraq. While customs vary, most minority communities have adopted the structure and patrilineal system of Arab naming conventions. Children inherit their fathe ...

Pakistani Culture / Etiquette

... When initially meeting someone, it is necessary to ask about a person’s well-being and that of their family. Only move onto the matter at hand after these personal questions are asked. Forgetting to ask about a person's family signifies a ...

Buddhism: Mahāyāna / Material

... Religious Buildings Temple Temples are the most common formal religious setting for Buddhists. Although Buddhist temples differ structurally throughout Mahāyāna countries, the buildings are usually designed to foster a sense of inner and outer peace. Tem ...

Vietnamese Culture / Population Statistics

... Vietnamese in Australia 1 These demographic statistics pertain to individuals in Australia who were born in Vietnam, as reported in the 2021 Australian Housing and Population Census. The data specifically represents responses from first-generation< ...

Russian Culture / Population Statistics

... Russia Population 141,698,923 [2023 est.] Language Russian (official)85.7%Tatar3.2%Chechen1.0%Other10.1% [Census, 2010] Religion [Arena Atlas, 2012] Ethnicity There are nearly 200 different nationalities and ethnic groups present in Russia. [Census, 2021] ...

Christianity: Protestant / Law and Ethics

... Guiding Ethical Principles The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21) are believed to be divine laws that establish the foundation of ethical and worship practices. The Ten Commandment ...

Thai Culture / Population Statistics

... Thailand Population 8 Language 9 Religion 10 Ethnicity 11 Cultural Dimensions Thai in Australia These demographic statistics pertain to individuals in Australia who were born in Thailand, as reported in the 2021 Australian Housing and Population Census. Th ...

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