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Afar
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Afar culture reflects heritage, community, and identity, emphasizing shared traditions and modern adaptation.
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Afemai
Edo State, Nigeria · Afemai, Edo, English
The Afemai people, also known as Afenmai or Etsako, are an ethnic group located in the northern part of Edo State, Nigeria – Afemai, Edo
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Afghan
Central and South Asia · Dari, Pashto, Uzbek
Central and South Asia • Dari, Pashto
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Afghan Tatars
Central Asia · Tatar, Dari, Pashto
The Afghan Tatars are a small ethnic group primarily residing in Afghanistan, with a distinct cultural identity shaped by their historical migration and settlement patterns –…
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African American
United States · English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
United States • English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
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Akan
Ghana, Ivory Coast · Twi, Fante, Akuapem
The Akan people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, primarily found in Ghana and Ivory Coast – Ghana, Ivory Coast • Twi, Fante
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Alavi Bohras
Vadodara, Gujarat, India · Gujarati, Arabic, Urdu
The Alavi Bohras are a Shia Muslim community primarily based in Gujarat, India, with a significant diaspora in East Africa, the Middle East, and North America – Vadodara, Gujarat,…
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Albanians
Europe · Albanian
Albanian culture is rich with distinctive traditions, values, and practices that set it apart from other cultures – Europe • Albanian
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Algerian
North Africa · Arabic, Berber, French
North Africa • Arabic, Berber
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American
North America · English, Spanish, Chinese
North America • English, Spanish
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Angolan
Southern Africa · Portuguese, Umbundu, Kimbundu
Angolan culture is a vibrant blend of indigenous traditions, Portuguese colonial influences, and modern global trends – Southern Africa • Portuguese, Umbundu
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Antarctica
Antarctica · English, Russian, Spanish
Antarctica, a continent of extremes, is devoid of indigenous human culture, yet it hosts a vibrant international community of researchers from around the globe – English, Russian
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Arab
North Africa · Arabic, French, English
North Africa • Arabic, French
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Aragonese
The Aragonese people are traditionally from the... · Romance
Aragonese culture, rooted in the northeastern region of Spain, is distinct and rich with traditions, values, and practices that set it apart from other Spanish and European cultur……
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Arapaho
The Arapaho people are a Native American tribe ... · Arapaho, Algonquian
The Arapaho people, originally from the Great Plains region of North America, have a rich cultural heritage that is distinct in several ways – The Arapaho people are a Native…
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Argentinian
South America · Spanish, Italian, English
South America • Spanish, Italian
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Argobba
Horn of Africa · Argobba, Amharic, Arabic
The Argobba people are an ethnic group primarily found in Ethiopia, with a smaller population in Djibouti – Horn of Africa • Argobba, Amharic
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Armenia
South Caucasus · Armenian
Armenia, located in the South Caucasus, boasts a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in its ancient history as one of the earliest Christian civilizations – Armenian
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Assiniboine
Northern Great Plains, USA and Canada · Nakota, English
Northern Great Plains, USA and Canada • Nakota, English
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Assyrians
Middle East · Kurdish, Persian, Turkish
Assyrian culture is rich and distinct, with a history that dates back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia – Middle East • Kurdish, Persian
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Asturians
Asturias, Spain · Asturian, Spanish
Asturians are a native ethnic group in the autonomous community of Asturias in northern Spain, known for their distinct cultural and linguistic heritage – Asturias, Spain • Asturian, Spanish
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Australian
Australia/New Zealand · English, Mandarin, Arabic
Australia/New Zealand • English, Mandarin
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Austrian
Central Europe · German, English, Slovene
Central Europe • German, English
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Azerbaijan
Caucasus · Azerbaijani, Russian, Lezgian
Caucasus • Azerbaijani, Russian
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Bahamas
Caribbean · English, Bahamian Creole
The Bahamas is a vibrant culture known for its rich history, diverse traditions, and a strong sense of community – Caribbean • English, Bahamian Creole
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Balanta
West Africa · Balanta-Kentohe, Balanta-Ganja, Portuguese
The Balanta are an ethnic group primarily found in Guinea-Bissau, with smaller populations in Senegal and The Gambia – West Africa • Balanta-Kentohe, Balanta-Ganja
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Balinese
The Balinese people are an ethnic group native ... · This, Austronesian, Balinese
Balinese culture, originating from the Indonesian island of Bali, is renowned for its unique blend of Hindu-Buddhist religion and indigenous animist traditions – The Balinese…
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Balkars
Europe · Kabardian, Balkar, Turkic
The Balkars are a Turkic ethnic group primarily residing in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic in the North Caucasus region of Russia – Europe • Kabardian, Balkar
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Balochs
Balochistan, which includes regions in Pakistan... · Balochi, Brahui, Saraiki
The Balochs are an ethnic group primarily residing in the Balochistan region, which spans across parts of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan – Balochistan, which includes regions in…
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Bamum
Central Africa · Bamum, Congo
The Bamum culture, centered in the western part of Cameroon, is renowned for its rich history, unique traditions, and vibrant artistic expressions – Central Africa • Bamum, Congo
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Banda
The Banda people are an ethnic group primarily ... · Banda, Ubangian, This
The Banda people are an ethnic group primarily found in the Central African Republic, with smaller populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Cameroon –…
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Bandanese
The Bandanese people, also known as the Banda p... · Indonesian, Banda, This
The Bandanese culture, originating from the Banda Islands in Indonesia's Maluku Province, is rich with unique traditions and practices that distinguish it from other cultures – The…
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Bangladeshi
South Asia · Bengali, Chittagonian, Sylheti
South Asia • Bengali, Chittagonian
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Bangweulu Twa
Bangweulu Swamps, Northern Zambia · Bemba, Twa
The Bangweulu Twa are an indigenous group residing in the Bangweulu Wetlands of Zambia – Bangweulu Swamps, Northern Zambia • Bemba, Twa
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Baniwa
Amazon Basin (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela) · Baniwa, Portuguese, Spanish
The Baniwa are an indigenous people primarily located in the Amazon rainforest regions of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela – Amazon Basin (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela) • Baniwa, Portuguese
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Banjara
India · Marathi, Gujarati
The Banjara culture is rich and distinctive, with a unique blend of traditions, values, and practices that set it apart from other cultures – India • Marathi, Gujarati
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Banjarese
South Kalimantan, Indonesia · Banjarese, Indonesian
The Banjarese culture is rooted in the traditions and customs of the Banjar people, predominantly found in the South Kalimantan province of Indonesia – South Kalimantan, Indonesia…
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Bari
The Bari people are an indigenous ethnic group ... · Bari, Saharan
The Bari people are an ethnic group primarily found in South Sudan, with some populations in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – The Bari people are an indigenous…
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Bariba
Northeastern Benin, primarily in the Borgou and... · Bariba, French
The Bariba people are an ethnic group primarily located in northeastern Benin – Northeastern Benin, primarily in the Borgou and... • Bariba, French
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Batwa
Central Africa · Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Luganda
The Batwa are an indigenous people traditionally inhabiting the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, primarily known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle – Kinyarwanda, Kirundi
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Bauzi
Oceania · Bauzi, Indonesian
The Bauzi people, also known as the Baudi, are an indigenous group residing primarily in the Mamberamo River basin in Papua Province, Indonesia – Oceania • Bauzi, Indonesian
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Bavarians
Bavaria, Germany · German, Bavarian dialect
Bavarians are an ethnic group native to Bavaria, a region in the southeast of Germany – Bavaria, Germany • German, Bavarian dialect
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Bazigar
The Bazigar people, also known as Goaar, are tr... · This, Aryan
The Bazigar community, primarily found in the northern regions of India, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan, is a traditionally nomadic group with a rich cult……
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Beja
Northeastern Africa, primarily Sudan, Eritrea, ... · Bedawi, Arabic
The Beja are a traditionally nomadic ethnic group residing primarily in the northeastern regions of Africa, particularly in Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt – Northeastern Africa,…
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Belarus
Eastern Europe · Belarusian, Russian
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, and historical significance – Belarusian, Russian
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Belgian
Western Europe · Dutch, French, German
Western Europe • Dutch, French
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Belize
Central America · English, Spanish, Kriol
Belize is a culturally diverse nation in Central America known for its rich history, vibrant traditions, and a blend of ethnic influences – English, Spanish
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Berbers
North Africa · Tamazight, Tachelhit, Kabyle
The Berbers, also known as the Amazigh, are an indigenous ethnic group native to North Africa, particularly concentrated in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and parts of the Saha……
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Berom
Plateau State, Nigeria · Berom, English
The Berom people are an ethnic group native to the Plateau State in central Nigeria, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional practices – Plateau State, Nigeria • Berom, English
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Bhutanese
South Asia · Dzongkha, Sharchhop, Nepali
South Asia • Dzongkha, Sharchhop
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Bodo
The Bodo people are an indigenous ethnic group ... · Bodo, Burman, Assamese
The Bodo people, an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, have a rich cultural heritage that is distinct and unique – The Bodo…
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Boeroes
South America · Sranan
The Boeroes, also known as the Boeroes of Suriname, are a unique cultural group with a distinct heritage that sets them apart from other cultures in the region – South America • Sranan
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Boers
West Africa · Afrikaans, English
The Boers, descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa, have a distinct culture shaped by their history, environment, and experiences – West Africa • Afrikaans, English
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Bokota
Central America · Bokota, Spanish
The Bokota, also known as the Buglé, are an indigenous group primarily residing in the western part of Panama, particularly in the provinces of Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí –…
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Bolivian
South America · Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
South America • Spanish, Quechua
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Bondei
Tanga Region, Tanzania · Bondei, Swahili
The Bondei are an ethnic group native to the northeastern coastal region of Tanzania, primarily in the Tanga Region – Tanga Region, Tanzania • Bondei, Swahili
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Bororo
Mato Grosso, Brazil · Bororo, Portuguese
The Bororo are an indigenous ethnic group primarily found in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil – Mato Grosso, Brazil • Bororo, Portuguese
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Bosnia and Herz.
Southeast Europe · Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Southeast Europe • Bosnian, Croatian
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Southeast Europe · Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Southeast Europe • Bosnian, Croatian
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Brazilian
South America · Portuguese, Spanish, German
South America • Portuguese, Spanish
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British
Western Europe · English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Western Europe • English, Welsh
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Brunei
Southeast Asia · Malay, English
Brunei, a small yet affluent nation on Borneo's northern coast, is renowned for its rich Islamic heritage and substantial oil and gas reserves – Southeast Asia • Malay, English
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Bulgarian
Southern Europe · Bulgarian, Turkish, Romani
Southern Europe • Bulgarian, Turkish
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Burmese
Western Europe · Burmese, Shan, Karen
Western Europe • Burmese, Shan
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Buryats
The Buryats are an indigenous ethnic group prim... · Khori, Mongolic, Buryat
The Buryats are an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, and surrounding areas such as Mongolia and China – The Buryats are an indigenous…
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Butonese
Buton Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia · Cia-Cia, Wolio, Indonesian
The Butonese are an ethnic group originating from Buton Island, located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia – Buton Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia • Cia-Cia, Wolio
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Bwa
West Africa · Bwa, Jula, French
The Bwa people are an ethnic group primarily found in Burkina Faso and Mali, known for their rich cultural heritage, traditional masks, and agricultural lifestyle – West Africa • Bwa, Jula
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Bwatiye
Adamawa State, Nigeria · Bwatiye, Hausa, English
The Bwatiye people, also known as the Bachama, are an ethnic group located primarily in Adamawa State, Nigeria – Bwatiye, Hausa
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Cabiyari
Vaupés, Colombia · Cabiyari
The Cabiyari are an indigenous group located in the Vaupés region of Colombia, known for their distinct linguistic and cultural practices – Vaupés, Colombia • Cabiyari
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Caddo
The Caddo people are a Native American tribe or... · Caddo, Caddoan, This
The Caddo people, indigenous to the southeastern United States, particularly in areas that are now parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, have a rich cultural heritage……
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Cahuilla
Southern California, specifically the Coachella... · Cahuilla, English
The Cahuilla are a Native American tribe from the inland areas of Southern California, known for their rich cultural heritage and connection to the land – Southern California,…
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