Salut is a common greeting in French. We present to you some interesting information about French and France.

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French is a Romance language with 220M speakers worldwide. French is the official language of France and 28 other countries. Here we will share some astonishing details about the French language and French people.

Rules of the French language are decided by Académie Française, established in 1635.

E is the most used and W is the least used letter in French.

The French are very formal people, and when greeting each other – they either shake hands or kiss on the cheek twice.

The French don’t appreciate late arrivals.

The French will always bring you flowers in even numbers and will expect the same from you.

The French put utter importance to Table Manners, in addition to how the table is set.

Talking about French culture; the word "culture" actually comes from France.

French cuisine was inscribed by UNESCO in 2010 as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Some classic French dishes include boeuf bourguignon, and coq au vin. Due to their unique concept called Terroir, which means “from the earth”, they are fond of eating locally produced meals.

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Many French people dress in a sophisticated, professional, and fashionable style, but it is not overly fussy. Typical outfits include nice dresses, suits, long coats, scarves, and berets.

Art is everywhere in France — particularly in Paris and other major cities — and Gothic, Romanesque Rococo, and Neoclassic influences can be seen in many churches and other public buildings. In Paris alone, there are an estimated 206 museums and 1016 art galleries. Authors are treated like stars in France.

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The Louvre Museum in Paris is among the world's largest museums and is the most visited museum in the world with 10M visitors per year. It is home to many famous works of art, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

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The first fashion magazine ever to be published was created in France, back in 1678. It was called ‘Le Mercure Galant’

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Miga is a common greeting in Teribe. We present to you some interesting information about the language and the people who speak the language.

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Teribe is a Chibchan language, spoken mainly by the Teribe Indians or Naso, one of the smallest indigenous groups in Panama, with only an estimated 3,800 individuals, and are considered an endangered group. Geographically, it is spoken in northwestern Panama, especially in Changuinola city and along the Teribe and Changuinola rivers in the province of Bocas del Toro. There used to be Teribe speakers in Térraba, a town in the neighboring Puntarenas province of Costa Rica, and the Teribe people there are making efforts to revive their language and culture.
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Here are 9 amazing things about Teribe language and Naso people,

Teribe has many alias such as Nortenyo, Quequexque, Terraba, Tiribi or Tirribi and In Costa Rica the language is known as Térraba or Brorán.
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The name Teribe is a Spanish version of "tjer di" which means "river of the Grandmother", according to folklore, the Grandmother was a spirit who protected the area.

The majority of Teribe of Panama live as farmers or laborers.
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Tito Santana, the actual King of the Kingdom of Naso, is responsible for protecting the interests of his people against the barrage of influences that often threaten the Nasos' cultural survival and their language.
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Much of the Naso region is protected by La Amistad International Park and the Palo Seco National Forest.
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The tribe is best known for its impressive eco-tourism project in the village of Wesko for international visitors on Panama tours.

Though the tribal dress is no longer worn by the men, some Naso women still dress in the traditional single bright colored skirt and print blouse.

As a traveler, you can get offered guided nature hikes in the tropical wildlife, especially birds. The weather here is milder than in most of Panama. If planning to include this destination among one's Panama tours, the best time to go is March during the dry season.

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Some fascinating Naso folktales have endured, some are about evil spirits, some of the hidden cities of gold, and some of the ancient rivals. One is about a tribe of nocturnal striped-rabbit Indians (Indios Conejos) described by the Nasos as fast and fierce and may be based on the now extinct Miskito Indians who once inhabited the Chiriqui highlands.
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Ya is a common greeting in Greek. We present to you some interesting information about Greece.

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The Greek speakers are mainly in Greece and Cyprus, but also in Italy, Albania, Turkey. The Greek diaspora, which can be found in Western Europe, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and other countries, is also using Greek daily.

Let’s find out some mind-blowing facts about Greece and Greek too,
Greek is unique and one of the oldest documented living languages in the indo-european language family.

Greek has influenced languages, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Many English words related to these fields are of Greek origin. Along with Latin, Greek is still used for creating new words in English and other languages.

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Ikaria is one of the world’s blue zones where people live the longest and healthiest lives in general. The average lifespan in Ikaria has even led scientists to investigate how the population here can live so long lives.

People in Greece are very kind and inviting to tourists and they are great at hospitality with their friendly and warm welcome.

At traditional Greek weddings, everyone dances and throws plates.

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Greece is one of the most popular travel destinations of summer. There are more tourists in Greece than Greeks during summer, and the land offers its visitors some of the best nightlife scenes in all of Europe with plenty of festivals and big music events. In addition to that, many nightclubs and bars are open until the sun goes up!

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Greece has one of the richest varieties of wildlife in Europe. It is home to 116 species of mammals, 18 species of amphibians, 59 species of reptiles, 240 species of birds, and species 107 of fish. Among these animals are the Monk Seal, Wild Dolphins, the Loggerhead Sea turtle, and many more.

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Greek Food is diverse, delicious, and world-famous. Some of the Greek delicacies that you should try in your lifetime are, Tzatziki, Feta Cheese, Moussaka, Gyros, Spanakopita, Souvlaki, Greek Salad, Calamari, Kleftiko, Pastitsio, Stifado, and many more dishes. Well, if you visit Greece, we are sure that wherever you eat, you will not leave that place hungry.

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Annyeonghashipnikka is a common greeting in Korean. We present to you some interesting information about Korea.

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Korean is an East Asian language spoken by about 77 million people, mainly Korean, as of 2010. It is the official and national language of both North Korea and South Korea.

Here we will disclose some cool facts about the Korean language and Korea especially South Korea:

Most linguists classify Korean as a language isolate as it doesn’t share the same language family with other Asian languages like Japanese or Mandarin. It might have one living relative: the Jeju language, spoken in South Korea’s Jeju province. Jeju is sometimes considered a dialect. However, it is quite distinct and not mutually intelligible with the Koreans of the mainland.

The Korean language uses special nouns and verb endings to indicate formality. If your business has Korean audiences, you need a skilled translator for Korean translation.

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Currently, people started recognizing South Korea mostly due to K-Pop especially BTS, Black Pink; K-Drama, Korean Cinema, K-beauty but the international popularity starts with “Gagnam Style,” the song by the musician Psy, that was the first song to hit one billion views on YouTube. You may not know that the song is about the Gangnam District, an affluent district in Seoul, South Korea.

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Seoul is a vibrant and exciting city, one that deftly combines ancient history with ultra-modern design and technology and got a lot of tourist attractions. You can visit Seoul Tower or the world’s 5th tallest building, the Lotte World Tower skyscraper, for a dramatic 360-degree city view; For a taste of Korean traditional culture and architecture, head over to the Bukchon Hanok Village: Seoul Museum of Art is excellent for the art-enthusiasts; Dongdaemun Design Plaza is perfect for shopaholics, or you can visit Cheonggyecheon, a natural creek that flows through central Seoul was covered over by highways, there you can also do hiking, walking and biking trails in the creek-side.

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South Korea is a popular destination for medical tourism, specifically cosmetic surgery. People come from all across the globe to have their looks enhanced during a short trip to South Korea.

South Korea has a strong drinking culture compared to its neighboring countries in Asia. This can be rooted in their tradition and culture, where most holidays are celebrated with alcohol.

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Korean food is delicious, full of flavor, and a little bit spicy. There are hundreds of different types of kimchi, one of the popular dishes of Korea. The most popular sauce in Korea is gochujang, a red pepper paste that can be used with soups, most meats, vegetables, and rice dishes, like bibimbap. Korean desserts generally are fresh-cut fruit, teas, cookies, or rice cakes but Koreans love Belgian waffles with ice cream, so they made a traditional variation of waffles, bungeoppang, a fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean paste. Koreans also believe food is medicine — if you eat well, your mind and body will both benefit, thus, medicinal herbs, such as ginseng, reishi, and wolfberry are often used in their cooking.

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Salut is a common greeting in Romanian. We present to you some interesting information about Romania.

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Romanian is a Balkan Romance language spoken by approximately 24–26 million people as a native language, primarily in Romania and Moldova, and by another 4 million people as a second language.

Let us share some awesome facts about Romania,

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Romania is a country where centuries-old traditions and crafts are strongly rooted in the local culture. Some of their traditional festivals are Târgul de Fete de pe Muntele Găina, Sus pe Muntele din Jina, Festivalul Ouălelor Încondeiate, Junii Brasovului Parade, Shepherd’s Festival. But the land also welcomes the modern-day culture with open arms. Some of the contemporary festivals that you as a visitor can take part too are Rockstadt Extreme Fest, Untold Festival, Dakini Festival, After Hills, Sighișoara Medieval Festival, Maiden’s Festival, RO-Wine, George Enescu Festival, Astra Film Fest, ARTmania Festival.

Romanian wedding customs include stealing the bride at weddings. Romanian traditions dictate that a few of the guests steal the bride for a ransom of candy or booze or in exchange for small gifts. Most guests end up taking the bride to a popular club or pub to dance for a short while.

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Romania is on the UNESCO List of Immaterial Cultural Heritage with its ritual dance, named Calusul. This dance is extremely old, and it is believed to represent both the galloping of a horse and dances with the fairies. The dancers belong to a secret, men-only society, and they have known for “their ability to create the impression of flying in the air.”

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Romania is the home of brown bears. Approximately 6,000 brown bears are to be found in the Romanian Carpathians, from a total of 200,000 brown bears worldwide, forming the largest population in Europe outside of Russia. Here you can also find Bison, the largest mammal in Europe.

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Romania has many tourist spots like The Scărișoara Glacier, a hidden glacier underneath the Bihor Mountains, and is the second-largest underground glacier in Europe; The Merry Cemetery, an unusual cemetery with a colorful twist; Sinaia, a mountain resort famous for hiking and downhill skiing; Mamaia, a seaside resort with water park and wind-surfing academy; Danube Delta to observe nature, God’s bridge, the only natural bridge in the world open to road traffic; and if you are a fan of getting spooked Baciu Forest in Cluj Napoca, the most paranormal area on the planet. Other than those you can also visit Narcissus Valley, Salina Turda, Corvin Castle, Cascada Bigăr, Sighișoara Historic Centre, Peles Castle, Iași Palace of Culture. Also, it has the only museum in Europe dedicated to gold. This museum exhibits over 2,000 pieces from all over the world.

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One of the Romanian bookstore chains, called Carturesti, has been shortlisted for the Bookstore of the Year Award at the 2018 Excellence Awards of the London Book Fair. It has more than 20 bookstores across the country, and each location has its own unique design concept. It holds over 10,000 books, 5,000 albums and DVDs, and a top-floor bistro.

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Romanian cuisine is a near-perfect reflection of the country's agrarian roots and history. Dishes borrow heavily from neighboring cultures – Turkish, Hungarian, Germanic, and Slavic. The Romanian food palette includes comforting food such as Ciorbă (soup), sarmale,considered the national dish of Romania, Tochitură, Vegan food such as salată roşii, salată castraveţi, Mămăligă; and delicious desserts like strudels, cakes, clătite, papanaşi. Romanian street foods like Covrigi (similar to pretzel), Gogosi (similar to Doughnut), Mici, Shoarma (a local version of shawarma) are also very tasty.

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Romanians love drinking Wine or beer, but when it comes to serious drinking, locals will tell you the only true contender is ţuică (plum brandy), and most of the time it's homemade.

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Velkomnir is a common greeting in Icelandic. We present to you some interesting information about Iceland.

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Icelandic is a North Germanic language spoken by about 314,000 people, the vast majority of whom live in Iceland where it is the national language.

Let us share some awesome facts about the Icelandic language and Iceland,

When Icelanders need a new word, they consult the Icelandic Language Institute, a branch of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Instead of adopting foreign terms to explain new ideas, they create a new Icelandic word. This form of linguistic purism protects the language from change.

Icelanders celebrate Icelandic Language Day on November 16. This coincides with the birthday of Jónas Hallgrímsson, one of Iceland’s most beloved authors. Hallgrímsson started a magazine and wrote poems to support Icelandic independence in the 19th century. On Icelandic Language Day, an individual who made significant contributions to the language wins the Jónas Hallgrímsson Award.

Instead of using a family name, Icelanders traditionally used their mother’s or father’s first name as a surname. To create the surname, females add -dóttir (daughter) and males add -son (“son”) to the name.

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The national sport is Handball. It’s played indoors on a basketball court, but the nets are more like the size of hockey nets and the ball is small enough to be held in the palm of your hand.

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The tölt and the flying pace are unique gaits to Icelandic horses. It makes the Icelandic horses different from all other horse breeds.

Fishing is the largest export of Iceland. Thus, the main industry is fishing and fish processing.

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Icelanders coat all of their food in sauce, especially gravy, bearnaise sauce, and various dipping condiments. There is a unique sauce for everything. Icelandic cuisine is all about the ingredients that locals have around them. If you visit Iceland, you will encounter new flavors and ancient dishes. Some top of their authentic food list is Skyr, the Icelandic yoghurt; Kjötsúpa, a delicious Icelandic lamb soup; Harðfiskur (dried fish), Plokkfiskur (mashed fish stew), Mussel Stews and Langoustines (Norway lobster), Rye bread, Reykjavik’s hot dog and of course Ice Cream.

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Iceland is an island of fire and ice and one of the top travel destinations in the world. Here is the list of places which you can explore in Iceland: Blue Lagoon, Strokkur Geysir, Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve, Myrdalsjökull Glacier Park, Skaftafell Ice Cave, Dettifoss Waterfall, Kirkjufell Mountain, Hallgrímskirkja, Gullfoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn & Nature Reserve, Glacial Lagoon.

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In Iceland, festive spirit prevails around the year, even they celebrate weekly events too. We have made a list of happening festivals that you can take part on Iceland Airwaves, Secret Solstice Music Festival, Menningarnótt, Reykjavík's Art Festival, Food and Fun Festival, and Sónar Reykjavík.

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Mhoro is a common greeting in Shona. We present to you some interesting information about the language and the people who speak the language.

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Shona is a Bantu language of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages and some of the Shona words are similar to Swahili.

Here are some interesting things about the Shona language and its speakers, that you would love to know:

According to Ethnologue, Shona, comprising the Karanga, Zezuru, Ndau, Manyika, and Korekore dialects, is spoken by about 10.8 million people.

It is one of the official languages in Zimbabwe and enjoys the support of the majority as it is spoken by all the people of the ethnic group known as Shona.

Besides Zimbabwe, Shona people are found in Botswana and southern Mozambique in Southern Africa and bordering South Africa.

The tongue is written in Latin script and has five vowels. The vowels are pronounced just the way they are in Spanish.

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In rural areas, a simple homestead of the Shona tribe usually has four huts: one for the kitchen, one as a master bedroom, one as a hut for the boys of the family, and another for the girls. Generally, there is also a small hut that is used as a granary by the family.

A village of the Shona tribe is headed by a village headman who answers to the chief. The chief usually has more than ten headmen under his jurisdiction and he also acts as a judge.

In this community, traditional healers recommend Scientific medicines which are obtained from plants and have been developed through trial and error, experimentation, and systematic observation over a long period.

The Shona people practice farming grains such as millet, sorghum, and maize. They also farm sweet potatoes and groundnuts. They are known to rear cattle, which are a symbol of wealth and are mainly used for draft power, and milk.

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The ancestors of the Shona built great stone cities in Southern Africa over a thousand years ago. It’s no wonder that this inheritance has led to Zimbabwe being world-renowned for its stone sculptures. Among the Shona, sculpting is not only an art but a means of expressing the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds. Through this skill which is passed down through generations, sculptors can explore legends, ancestry, belief, and even the human condition.

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The indigenous stones were a huge guide for the Shona Sculptors – the popular ones were green, brown, and black serpentine, opal, spring stone, leopard rock, verdite, rapoko, and red jasper. The work of new artists continues to evolve but remains culturally specific and representative of Shona belief and myth.

Drawing on ancient sculpting traditions, the Shona people have produced a modern art movement of dignified, exquisite works. Reminiscent of Picasso and Henry Moore, these extraordinary, intense works speak to all humanity.

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The Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe has a rich artistic heritage, which includes decorative fabric painting using Sadza which is a Maize, a primary basis of their diet, instead of wax. The Shona Designs often use traditional geometric patterns mixed with stylized objects from everyday Shona life.

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In the Shona household, Maize (corn) is grounded into a fine meal, which is then cooked with water until it is the consistency of mashed potato. Although eaten plain, Sadza is often served with a vegetable or meat sauce to give it flavor. Apart from maize, common foods of the tribe are cereals, meat and meat products, milk and milk products, vegetables, groundnuts, and other foods including soft and alcoholic drinks. During the winter, people face shortages of fresh foods thus they adopt major methods to preserve food throughout the year.

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Even before 1200 AD, the Shona people were wearing cotton body wraps. The married and older women wore a shoulder strapped garment while young women wore a simple strapless bodycon wrap with bare shoulders.

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Ciao is a common greeting in Romansh. We present to you some interesting information about the language and Switzerland.

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Romansh is a Romance language spoken predominantly in the Swiss canton of the Grisons.

Here we will share some amazing facts about the Romansh language and Switzerland,

Romansh has been recognized as a national language of Switzerland since 1938, and as an official language in correspondence with Romansh-speaking citizens since 1996, along with German, French and Italian.

Romansh is the umbrella name for five written regional variants of Romansh: Sursilvan, Sutsilvan, Surmiran, Puter, and Vallader. These, and many other spoken dialects, developed over time because of the remoteness of many villages in Graubünden, making it hard for people from different areas to mingle.

In 1982 a standardized written version of the language, known as Romansh Grishun, was created by a Zurich linguist. It’s used for representing Romansh in official texts and on Swiss banknotes. But Romansh people don’t use it, they speak the variant for their area instead.

The most similar Romance language to Romansh is Italian, particularly the dialects of Lombardy in northern Italy.

The Romansh variants of the Engadine region are heavily influenced by Italian. As for centuries, people from that area of Switzerland emigrated over the border to Italy to work, regularly coming back to Engadine in the summer months.

All Romansh speakers are bilingual, speaking and writing fluent German/Swiss German.

Lia Rumantscha was founded in 1919 to help save the language after a wave of immigration from German speakers into Romansh-speaking areas threatened its future.

Switzerland is the Birthplace of the Red Cross. The Red Cross has 97 million volunteers and was founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, where its headquarters still remain today.

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Just like the official languages Switzerland has diversity in its cuisine. Some of the traditional delicacies are Fondue, Tarts and Quiches, Landjager, Älplermagronen (Alpine Macaroni), Raclette, Rosti, Saffron risotto, Malakoff, Polenta (Cornmeal), Zürcher Geschnetzeltes.

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Swiss Chocolate is world-famous. But Swiss dessert is more than that, it includes Apple Strudel, Gelato, Apricot Cake, Berliner, Raspberry Cake, Spitzbuben Biscuits.

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Switzerland has a ravishing storybook charm. To experience the enchanting beauty you must visit the following places Matterhorn Museum, Gornergrat observation platform, Theodul Glacier, Château de Chillon, Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Schweizerischer Nationalpark, Lake Geneva, Lugano, Zytglogge, Chapel Bridge, Rhine Falls, Zurich.

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Switzerland is truly a travelers’ paradise and the country is also famous for its music and cultural festivals like International Balloon Festival, Geneva Motor Show, Paléo Festival De Nyon, Basler Fasnacht, Montreux Jazz Festival, Fête De L’Escalade, Festichoc, Fête Nationale Suisse, Gauklerfest – International Street Performer’s Festival.

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Aniin is a common greeting in Ojibwe. We present to you some interesting information about the language and Canada.

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Ojibwe has been called by many names including Anishinaabemowin, Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwa, Southwestern Chippewa, and Chippewa. It is a Central Algonquian language spoken by the Anishinaabe people throughout much of Canada from Ontario to Manitoba and US border states from Michigan to Montana. It is centered around the Great Lakes homeland of the Ojibwe people.

The variety of Ojibwe used in the Ojibwe People's Dictionary is the Central Southwestern Ojibwe spoken in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Canadian border lakes communities. Today, it is spoken mainly by elders over the age of 70.

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The Ojibwe tribe is known for its ability for survival and expansion.

Currently, more than 130 federally recognized Ojibwe communities are in Canada, and 22 are in the United States. But here we will mainly talk about some interesting facts about Canada.

Canada is a bilingual country with English and French being the official languages. The Majority of Canadians speak in English. But most people in Quebec prefer using French for all communication. Due to Canada’s welcoming attitude to immigrants, the language mix is very diverse. Here people speak Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, German and Italian to name a few. But Ojibwe is considered to be an endangered language.

In 1971, Canada has officially become a multicultural society that affirmed people’s rights to maintain their unique cultural identity and promoting cross-cultural understanding and harmony.

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The Indigenous cuisine of Canada and what native Canadians taught the people combined with a history of gathering in immigrants and refugees from all over the world has led Canada to be a first-class food world destination. Some of the delicacies of this gorgeous country are Poutine, Tourtiere, Montreal Smoked Meat, Montreal style bagels, Caesar Cocktail, A London Fog, Peameal Bacon, Hodge Podge, Ployes, Chicken Fricot, Lunenburg Pudding, Rappie Pie, Jiggs Dinner, Vancouver Spot Prawns, Nova Scotian Lobster Rolls, Split Pea Soup, Game Meat, Donair and of course Maple Syrup with something good to pair with.

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You can try the sweet shades of Canadian food palette with Nanaimo Bars, Butter Tarts, Bannock, Timbits, Beavertails, Blueberry Grunt, Date Squares, Newfoundland Snowballs, Persian Rolls, Flapper Pie, Pouding Chômeur, Tarte au Sucre (Sugar Pie), Tire D’érable Sur La Neige (Maple Taffy), Saskatoon berry pie, Figgy Duff, Blueberry Duff.

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Canada never misses satiating the wanderlust of all travelers with its charisma. Some captivating places in Canada are Niagara Falls, Whistler, Quebec City, St. John’s, Tofino, Churchill, Old Montreal, Banff National Park, Stanley Park, Butchart Gardens, Okanagan Valley, Gros Morne National Park, Algonquin Provincial Park, Yoho National Park, CN Tower, Toronto, Lake Louise, Bay of Fundy, The Yukon, Garibaldi Lake, Pyramid Lake, Cheakamus Lake, Maligne Lake, Hornby Island, Cape Breton, Forillon National Park, Moraine Lake, Perce Rock, Mingan Monoliths, Jasper National Park, Peggy’s Cove, Mount Logan, Osoyoos, Columbia Icefield Skywalk, The Grotto, Montmorency Falls, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Waterton Lakes National Park, Prince Edward Island, Kluane National Park and Reserve, Mont Tremblant.

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Being a multicultural country, Canada hosts some diversified yet colorful celebrations, especially in summer. Here are few festivals that you should experience in this country Montreal Jazz Festival, Winterlude, Celebration of Light, The Ex, Pride Toronto, Folklorama, Just for Laughs, K-Days, The Calgary Stampede, Canada Day Celebrations.

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Mogethin is a common greeting in Yapese. We present to you some interesting information about Yap Island.

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Yapese is a member of the Oceanic branch of the Malayo-Polynesian language family. It is primarily spoken by the people on the Island of Yap. It has been influenced by Spanish, German, Japanese, and English.
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Here are 5 mind-blowing facts about the Yapese culture,

Yap is where modern and traditional cultures live simultaneously. If you came here to rejuvenate, you can see that while there's free WiFi at a resort's infinity pool, across the street are outdoor kitchens and stone paths.

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This exotic tropical place with a rich traditional cultural setting is a hidden gem so your vacation here will be quite personal and memorable.

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The canoe is a significant element of Yapese; it binds the sea to the land. Six different styles of canoes were used in the Yapese empire for specialized tasks like cargo transportation or intra-island travel. The most commonly known style of the Yapese canoe is the distinctive two-pronged bow Popow, a sleek, seagoing vessel used for long voyages to Palau and other distant lands.
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The world’s first Government-backed animal sanctuary is on Yap Island. It has been created to protect the water for the manta rays, sharks, and turtles that reside there.

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Yapese dancing is an art form to tell the stories of canoes, conquest, and their oral history. The most highly developed form of dance here is Churu.

In conclusion, This exotic land is the home of stone money, magic, and people living in two time periods synchronously.

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Aniin is a common greeting in Ojibwe. We present to you some interesting information about the language and Canada.

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Ojibwe has been called by many names including Anishinaabemowin, Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwa, Southwestern Chippewa, and Chippewa. It is a Central Algonquian language spoken by the Anishinaabe people throughout much of Canada from Ontario to Manitoba and US border states from Michigan to Montana. It is centered around the Great Lakes homeland of the Ojibwe people.

The variety of Ojibwe used in the Ojibwe People's Dictionary is the Central Southwestern Ojibwe spoken in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Canadian border lakes communities. Today, it is spoken mainly by elders over the age of 70.

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The Ojibwe tribe is known for its ability for survival and expansion.

Currently, more than 130 federally recognized Ojibwe communities are in Canada, and 22 are in the United States. But here we will mainly talk about some interesting facts about Canada.

Canada is a bilingual country with English and French being the official languages. The Majority of Canadians speak in English. But most people in Quebec prefer using French for all communication. Due to Canada’s welcoming attitude to immigrants, the language mix is very diverse. Here people speak Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, German and Italian to name a few. But Ojibwe is considered to be an endangered language.

In 1971, Canada has officially become a multicultural society that affirmed people’s rights to maintain their unique cultural identity and promoting cross-cultural understanding and harmony.

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The Indigenous cuisine of Canada and what native Canadians taught the people combined with a history of gathering in immigrants and refugees from all over the world has led Canada to be a first-class food world destination. Some of the delicacies of this gorgeous country are Poutine, Tourtiere, Montreal Smoked Meat, Montreal style bagels, Caesar Cocktail, A London Fog, Peameal Bacon, Hodge Podge, Ployes, Chicken Fricot, Lunenburg Pudding, Rappie Pie, Jiggs Dinner, Vancouver Spot Prawns, Nova Scotian Lobster Rolls, Split Pea Soup, Game Meat, Donair and of course Maple Syrup with something good to pair with.

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You can try the sweet shades of Canadian food palette with Nanaimo Bars, Butter Tarts, Bannock, Timbits, Beavertails, Blueberry Grunt, Date Squares, Newfoundland Snowballs, Persian Rolls, Flapper Pie, Pouding Chômeur, Tarte au Sucre (Sugar Pie), Tire D’érable Sur La Neige (Maple Taffy), Saskatoon berry pie, Figgy Duff, Blueberry Duff.

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Canada never misses satiating the wanderlust of all travelers with its charisma. Some captivating places in Canada are Niagara Falls, Whistler, Quebec City, St. John’s, Tofino, Churchill, Old Montreal, Banff National Park, Stanley Park, Butchart Gardens, Okanagan Valley, Gros Morne National Park, Algonquin Provincial Park, Yoho National Park, CN Tower, Toronto, Lake Louise, Bay of Fundy, The Yukon, Garibaldi Lake, Pyramid Lake, Cheakamus Lake, Maligne Lake, Hornby Island, Cape Breton, Forillon National Park, Moraine Lake, Perce Rock, Mingan Monoliths, Jasper National Park, Peggy’s Cove, Mount Logan, Osoyoos, Columbia Icefield Skywalk, The Grotto, Montmorency Falls, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Waterton Lakes National Park, Prince Edward Island, Kluane National Park and Reserve, Mont Tremblant.

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Being a multicultural country, Canada hosts some diversified yet colorful celebrations, especially in summer. Here are few festivals that you should experience in this country Montreal Jazz Festival, Winterlude, Celebration of Light, The Ex, Pride Toronto, Folklorama, Just for Laughs, K-Days, The Calgary Stampede, Canada Day Celebrations.

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Ciao is a common greeting in Romansh. We present to you some interesting information about the language and Switzerland.

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Romansh is a Romance language spoken predominantly in the Swiss canton of the Grisons.

Here we will share some amazing facts about the Romansh language and Switzerland,

Romansh has been recognized as a national language of Switzerland since 1938, and as an official language in correspondence with Romansh-speaking citizens since 1996, along with German, French and Italian.

Romansh is the umbrella name for five written regional variants of Romansh: Sursilvan, Sutsilvan, Surmiran, Puter, and Vallader. These, and many other spoken dialects, developed over time because of the remoteness of many villages in Graubünden, making it hard for people from different areas to mingle.

In 1982 a standardized written version of the language, known as Romansh Grishun, was created by a Zurich linguist. It’s used for representing Romansh in official texts and on Swiss banknotes. But Romansh people don’t use it, they speak the variant for their area instead.

The most similar Romance language to Romansh is Italian, particularly the dialects of Lombardy in northern Italy.

The Romansh variants of the Engadine region are heavily influenced by Italian. As for centuries, people from that area of Switzerland emigrated over the border to Italy to work, regularly coming back to Engadine in the summer months.

All Romansh speakers are bilingual, speaking and writing fluent German/Swiss German.

Lia Rumantscha was founded in 1919 to help save the language after a wave of immigration from German speakers into Romansh-speaking areas threatened its future.

Switzerland is the Birthplace of the Red Cross. The Red Cross has 97 million volunteers and was founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, where its headquarters still remain today.

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Just like the official languages Switzerland has diversity in its cuisine. Some of the traditional delicacies are Fondue, Tarts and Quiches, Landjager, Älplermagronen (Alpine Macaroni), Raclette, Rosti, Saffron risotto, Malakoff, Polenta (Cornmeal), Zürcher Geschnetzeltes.

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Swiss Chocolate is world-famous. But Swiss dessert is more than that, it includes Apple Strudel, Gelato, Apricot Cake, Berliner, Raspberry Cake, Spitzbuben Biscuits.

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Switzerland has a ravishing storybook charm. To experience the enchanting beauty you must visit the following places Matterhorn Museum, Gornergrat observation platform, Theodul Glacier, Château de Chillon, Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Schweizerischer Nationalpark, Lake Geneva, Lugano, Zytglogge, Chapel Bridge, Rhine Falls, Zurich.

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Switzerland is truly a travelers’ paradise and the country is also famous for its music and cultural festivals like International Balloon Festival, Geneva Motor Show, Paléo Festival De Nyon, Basler Fasnacht, Montreux Jazz Festival, Fête De L’Escalade, Festichoc, Fête Nationale Suisse, Gauklerfest – International Street Performer’s Festival.

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Mhoro is a common greeting in Shona. We present to you some interesting information about the language and the people who speak the language.

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Shona is a Bantu language of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages and some of the Shona words are similar to Swahili.

Here are some interesting things about the Shona language and its speakers, that you would love to know:

According to Ethnologue, Shona, comprising the Karanga, Zezuru, Ndau, Manyika, and Korekore dialects, is spoken by about 10.8 million people.

It is one of the official languages in Zimbabwe and enjoys the support of the majority as it is spoken by all the people of the ethnic group known as Shona.

Besides Zimbabwe, Shona people are found in Botswana and southern Mozambique in Southern Africa and bordering South Africa.

The tongue is written in Latin script and has five vowels. The vowels are pronounced just the way they are in Spanish.

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In rural areas, a simple homestead of the Shona tribe usually has four huts: one for the kitchen, one as a master bedroom, one as a hut for the boys of the family, and another for the girls. Generally, there is also a small hut that is used as a granary by the family.

A village of the Shona tribe is headed by a village headman who answers to the chief. The chief usually has more than ten headmen under his jurisdiction and he also acts as a judge.

In this community, traditional healers recommend Scientific medicines which are obtained from plants and have been developed through trial and error, experimentation, and systematic observation over a long period.

The Shona people practice farming grains such as millet, sorghum, and maize. They also farm sweet potatoes and groundnuts. They are known to rear cattle, which are a symbol of wealth and are mainly used for draft power, and milk.

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The ancestors of the Shona built great stone cities in Southern Africa over a thousand years ago. It’s no wonder that this inheritance has led to Zimbabwe being world-renowned for its stone sculptures. Among the Shona, sculpting is not only an art but a means of expressing the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds. Through this skill which is passed down through generations, sculptors can explore legends, ancestry, belief, and even the human condition.

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The indigenous stones were a huge guide for the Shona Sculptors – the popular ones were green, brown, and black serpentine, opal, spring stone, leopard rock, verdite, rapoko, and red jasper. The work of new artists continues to evolve but remains culturally specific and representative of Shona belief and myth.

Drawing on ancient sculpting traditions, the Shona people have produced a modern art movement of dignified, exquisite works. Reminiscent of Picasso and Henry Moore, these extraordinary, intense works speak to all humanity.

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The Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe has a rich artistic heritage, which includes decorative fabric painting using Sadza which is a Maize, a primary basis of their diet, instead of wax. The Shona Designs often use traditional geometric patterns mixed with stylized objects from everyday Shona life.

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In the Shona household, Maize (corn) is grounded into a fine meal, which is then cooked with water until it is the consistency of mashed potato. Although eaten plain, Sadza is often served with a vegetable or meat sauce to give it flavor. Apart from maize, common foods of the tribe are cereals, meat and meat products, milk and milk products, vegetables, groundnuts, and other foods including soft and alcoholic drinks. During the winter, people face shortages of fresh foods thus they adopt major methods to preserve food throughout the year.

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Even before 1200 AD, the Shona people were wearing cotton body wraps. The married and older women wore a shoulder strapped garment while young women wore a simple strapless bodycon wrap with bare shoulders.

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Ciao is a common greeting in Venetian. We present to you some interesting information about Venice.

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Venetian or Venetan, is a Romance language spoken as a native language by Venetians, almost four million people in the northeast of Italy, mostly in the Veneto region of Italy, where most of the five million inhabitants can understand it, centered in and around Venice, which carries the prestige dialect.

Let us share some awe-inspiring facts about the Venetian language and Venice,

the Venetian language enjoyed considerable prestige when Venice was an independent republic. However, literary Venetian lost out to the Tuscan dialect, which eventually became the national language of Italy.

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Once you reach the city center, you won’t spot any cars: boats essentially take the place of cars in central Venice, and canals take the place of roads. It’s because the city rests on 118 islands, separated by 150 canals.

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Venice is known for its lace and glass. Venice’s most famous hand-crafted lace comes from the outlying island of Burano, while the best of its iconic glass is made on the outlying island of Murano.

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Venetian masks are intertwined with the culture of the city itself, once these were used as part of daily life to conceal the wearer’s identity during less-than-savory activities. Currently, they’re mostly associated with the Venetian Carnival, but masks have a more than 1000-year-old history in the city.

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With its unique lagoon location and proximity to the island gardens of Sant’Erasmo, genuine Venetian cuisine consists of some truly flavorful and refined dishes relying heavily on fish and vegetables. Some of the popular dishes in Venice are Sarde in saor, a sweet-sour dish; Baccala mantecato, creamed dried cod; Risotto al nero di sepia, a seafood-based risotto; Risi e bisi, Venetian-style rice and peas; Bigoli in salsa, starter dish of Venice; Fegato alla veneziana, the main course made with calf liver and stewed onions; Mołéche, springtime delicacy; Baicoli, Fritole, sweet pastry fritters.

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The best way to explore Venice is to simply get lost for a few hours wandering through its enchanting places. But to make it simpler we have shortlisted some of the iconic tourist hotspots like St. Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale and Bridge of Sighs, Canale Grande, Ponte di Rialto and San Polo, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Ca' d'Oro, Glass Museum, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Palazzo Rezzonico, Torcello Island, Alberoni Beach, Ca' Pesaro and Galleria d'Arte Moderna, The Arsenal and the Museum of Naval History.

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The festivals of Venice are the perfect gateway to get familiar with its rich culture. You can experience the absolute bliss of vibrant celebrations with these following festivals La Sensa, Carnevale, Regata Storica, Su e Zo per I Pont, The Vogalonga, Art Night Venezia, Veneto Jazz.

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Pozdravljeni is a common greeting in Slovenian. We present to you some interesting information about Slovenia.

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Slovenian, or Slovene, is a South Slavic language spoken by the Slovenes. It is spoken by about 2.5 million speakers worldwide, the majority of whom live in Slovenia, where it is one of the three official languages.

Here we will share some incredible facts about the Slovenian language and Slovenia,

Slovenian is the oldest written Slavic language.

There are 46 different dialects in Slovenia.

Slovenia is so compact that you can look at two countries while standing in Slovenia. On the right, you can spot Italy, while on the left, you can find Croatia.

Slovenia is one of the world’s most environment-friendly nations.

Hayracks are a unique cultural symbol of Slovenia. The country is known as the Land of Hayracks. Farmers are also very proud of their hayracks.

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The linden tree is a symbol for the Slovenian people. The tree can survive centuries and it represents love, friendship, and loyalty in Slovenia. The Najevnik Linden tree, the oldest linden tree is in Slovenia, is 700 years old. According to local lore, this tree was planted by Turks atop a massive loot of treasure, so they can collect it later.

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Slovenia is surrounded by some of the most culturally enriched countries; thus, you can feel the influence of the neighbors in Slovenian cuisine. To thrill your tastebuds with distinctive flavors, don’t forget to try the following dishes, Kremna rezina, a dessert made with the layers of custard, cream, and puff pastry; Kranjska klobasa, Slovenian sausage; Dumplings made with buckwheat, Bograč, Idrijski žlikrofi, Pogača, Štruklji, Trout, Prekmurska gibanica.

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During your visit, Slovenia will never fail to impress you with its pristine places like Predjama Castle, Postojna Cave, Lake Bled, Lipica Stud Farm, Triglav National Park, Mercury Mine Idrija, Salt Fields in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, Ljubljana Castle, Kobarid Museum, Planica Nordic Center, Stična Abbey, Solkan Bridge.

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Slovenia is a great destination for festival lovers as each year cities and towns all over the country host exciting, unique, local and international festivals like Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival, Lent Festival, Kurentovanje – International Carnival in Ptuj, Ana Desetnica International Street Theater Festival, Mladi Levi, Ljubljana Festival, City of Women – International Festival of Contemporary Arts, Panč – Stand-Up Comedy Festival, Kino Otok – Isola Cinema Festival.

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Bonjorn is a common greeting in Occitan. We present to you some interesting information about Occitania.

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Occitan, also known as lenga d'òc by its native speakers, is a Romance language spoken in Southern France, Monaco, Italy's Occitan Valleys, as well as Catalonia's Val d'Aran; collectively, these regions are sometimes referred to as Occitania. It is also spoken in South Italy in a linguistic enclave of the Cosenza area.

Here are some amazing facts about the Occitan language and Occitania region,

Occitan is comprised of six main dialects i.e., Provençal, Gascon, Languedocien, Limousin, Alpine and Auvergne.

The base of the Occitan language is Latin and it is spread by the Romans.

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The cuisine of Occitania is as famous as its wine. Some of the delicacies are Le frésinat, a traditional mountain dish; Pouteille, a traditional French stew; Encornets Farcis, a French seafood dish; Boles de picolat, a traditional Catalan dish; Garbure, a traditional thick soup; Bourride, a popular fish stew; Saucisse de Toulouse, traditional Toulouse sausage; Aligot, a French cheese dish; Cassoulet, traditional bean-meat-based dish; Oeufs Cocotte, Tielle, Daube Avignonnaise, Confit de canard.

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To experience the friendly, natural, and jovial vibe of the Occitania, you should head on to the following places, Toulouse a.k.a. the Pink City, the capital of the Occitanie region; Place du Capitole, The Pont du Gard aqueduct, Museum of the Pont du Gard, Cité de Carcassonne, The Villages of Aveyron, Cévennes National Park, the medieval city of Béziers, Romanesque bridge, Canal du Midi, Gorges du Tarn.

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Ciau is a common greeting in Sicilian. We present to you some interesting information about Sicily.

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Sicilian is a Romance language that is spoken on the island of Sicily and its satellite islands.

Here we will share some incredible facts about Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island,

Sicily’s volcanic soil and Meditteranean climate make it ideal for growing wine grapes, and the island is home to several wine regions, most notably Mount Etna, Noto, Faro, and Vittoria.

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Fun fact: Sicilian breakfasts often include ice cream! Sicilians eat brioche con gelato for breakfast, an ice-cream sandwich.

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Sicilian cuisine is full of surprises, refreshing flavours and heavily focused on fish. Some of the Sicilian delicacies are Pane con Panelle, Sicilian Street food; Pane Cunzato, open top sandwich; Arancini, deep-fried rice balls; Caponata, a typical Sicilian antipasto; Busiate alla Trapanese, a vegetarian pasta dish; Spaghetti with Capers, Parmigiana di Melanzane, Pasta alla Norma, Pasta Chi Vruoccoli Arriminata, Cannoli, Cassata, Frutta Martorana, Granita, Malvasia Wine, Digestivo.

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Sicily is full of brilliant places from beaches to temples to the active volcano. Some of the tourist hotspots are The Cathedral of Monreale, The Valley of Temples in Agrigento, Cappella Palatina, La Martorana, Eastern Temples at Selinunte, Villa Romana del Casale, Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Palermo Archaeological Museum, Cefalù Cathedral, Taormina's Townscape, and Greek Theater.

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Throughout the year, people celebrate something or the other across the island. Those festivals give people opportunities to get in touch with the Sicilian culture and traditions. Here are some amazing festivals on Sicily that you can take part on Sagra del Mandorlo in fiore (Almond-blossom Festival), Martedi Grasso (Carnival), Infiorata, International Festival of the Arts, Festa di St. Rosalia, Festa del Santo Salvatore, Madonna della Luce, Renaissance Music Festival, Sagra del Miele (Honey Festival).

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Velkomnir is a common greeting in Icelandic. We present to you some interesting information about Iceland.

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Icelandic is a North Germanic language spoken by about 314,000 people, the vast majority of whom live in Iceland where it is the national language.

Let us share some awesome facts about the Icelandic language and Iceland,

When Icelanders need a new word, they consult the Icelandic Language Institute, a branch of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Instead of adopting foreign terms to explain new ideas, they create a new Icelandic word. This form of linguistic purism protects the language from change.

Icelanders celebrate Icelandic Language Day on November 16. This coincides with the birthday of Jónas Hallgrímsson, one of Iceland’s most beloved authors. Hallgrímsson started a magazine and wrote poems to support Icelandic independence in the 19th century. On Icelandic Language Day, an individual who made significant contributions to the language wins the Jónas Hallgrímsson Award.

Instead of using a family name, Icelanders traditionally used their mother’s or father’s first name as a surname. To create the surname, females add -dóttir (daughter) and males add -son (“son”) to the name.

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The national sport is Handball. It’s played indoors on a basketball court, but the nets are more like the size of hockey nets and the ball is small enough to be held in the palm of your hand.

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The tölt and the flying pace are unique gaits to Icelandic horses. It makes the Icelandic horses different from all other horse breeds.

Fishing is the largest export of Iceland. Thus, the main industry is fishing and fish processing.

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Icelanders coat all of their food in sauce, especially gravy, bearnaise sauce, and various dipping condiments. There is a unique sauce for everything. Icelandic cuisine is all about the ingredients that locals have around them. If you visit Iceland, you will encounter new flavors and ancient dishes. Some top of their authentic food list is Skyr, the Icelandic yoghurt; Kjötsúpa, a delicious Icelandic lamb soup; Harðfiskur (dried fish), Plokkfiskur (mashed fish stew), Mussel Stews and Langoustines (Norway lobster), Rye bread, Reykjavik’s hot dog and of course Ice Cream.

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Iceland is an island of fire and ice and one of the top travel destinations in the world. Here is the list of places which you can explore in Iceland: Blue Lagoon, Strokkur Geysir, Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve, Myrdalsjökull Glacier Park, Skaftafell Ice Cave, Dettifoss Waterfall, Kirkjufell Mountain, Hallgrímskirkja, Gullfoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn & Nature Reserve, Glacial Lagoon.

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In Iceland, festive spirit prevails around the year, even they celebrate weekly events too. We have made a list of happening festivals that you can take part on Iceland Airwaves, Secret Solstice Music Festival, Menningarnótt, Reykjavík's Art Festival, Food and Fun Festival, and Sónar Reykjavík.

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Sawubona is a common greeting in Zulu. We present to you some interesting information about the language and the people who speak the language.

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Zulu, or isiZulu as an endonym, is a Southern Bantu language of the Nguni branch spoken in Southern Africa. It is spoken by more than nine million people mainly in South Africa, especially in Zululand.

Here we will share some amazing facts about the Zulu language and the speakers of the language i.e., Zulu people.

Though Zulu people speak the Zulu language mostly, they also can speak several of South Africa’s eleven other official languages including English, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Shangaan, and Sesotho.

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Every color and shape in traditional Zulu Beadwork tells an intricate story with its cultural meaning. All colors except white (which only represents love and purity), have both positive and negative meanings depending on what bead is stitched alongside it. The color of the beadwork one chooses to wear can even symbolize mood, with black indicating one is in mourning and green depicting contentment or bliss in marriage. Beadwork is indicative of gender and told others how many children the wearer had, what region she/he hailed from, and how many unmarried sisters she/he had.

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Since the Zulu people originally relied on the land for sustenance, their diet was made up mainly of the grain and vegetables that they farmed and the meat that their animals provided. In Zulu cuisine you can find Amazi, a curdled milk drink that is reserved only for the family members of the person making it; Uphuthu, a meal made from coarsely ground maize; Umngqusho, a mixture of maize and sugar beans; Ujege, an authentic Zulu bread; Chakalaka, a spicy tomato relish; Phutu, an unfermented porridge; Isibhede, a fermented porridge. The tribe uses Amadumbe as a substitute for sweet potato, which they boil, steam, grill or use to make French fries. The alcoholic version of Zulu beer is known as Utywala, and the non-alcoholic version is known as Amahewu.

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Some outstanding tourist attractions in Zululand are Dlinza Forest, Ithala Game Reserve, Umlalazi Nature Reserve, Fort Nongqayi Museum Village, Mtunzini Beach, Tunga Needlework Studio.

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