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... Australia has had close ties with South Africa since the earliest days of European settlement. The 1850s gold rush sparked the first significant migrations of British and European settlers from the southern regions of Africa to Australia. A small but stead ...

... One’s family is the most important aspect of life for most Colombians. It tends to have a major influence on the individual, providing a sense of identity, community and support. It also forms the basis for many people’s social circles. There is a general ...

... Basic Etiquette Greet people as you pass them casually around the workplace or in public. It is considered slightly standoffish to pass someone you know without at least waving and saying “Goedemorgen” (Good morning) or “Goedemiddag” (Good afternoon). Be p ...

... Do’s Expect a Vietnamese person to politely protest or deflect compliments you give them in an effort to remain humble. Make an effort to keep discussions harmonious and balanced. When interacting with a Vietnamese, be sensitive to Vietnam’s history. It is ...

... Up until 1991, both South and North Koreans were counted as ‘Korean' in the Australian census. The Korean population in Australia was quite low up until the late 1960s when the White Australia Policy was softened. At the end of the Vietnam War (1975), many ...

... Catholicism has historically and culturally shaped Spain, and a majority of the population still identifies as Catholic. However, the role of reigion in Spaniards’ daily lives has significantly diminished over the four decades of secularism since Franco’s ...

... Timor-Leste is one of the few countries in Asia where the majority of the population identify as Christian (99.6%), most of whom are Roman Catholic (97.6%, as of 2015).75 Approximately 2.0% identify with a Protestant tradition,76 such as t ...

... The term ‘Māori’ is used to refer to an individual, as well as a collective group. Therefore, the plural form of the term is ‘Māori’, not ‘Māoris’. New Zealanders are renowned for their friendliness. However, this general outward demeanour is often mistake ...

... There is no consensus on whether the terms ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish’ refer to an ethnic, cultural or religious category, or an all-encompassing identity. Those who identify as ‘Jewish’ do not necessarily agree with each other about what the term m ...

... The family unit is the most important foundation of Cypriot society, providing emotional and economic support to the individual. Cypriots tend to think of their extended family as immediate family. For example, one may be as close with their cousin as they ...