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 Ecuador
Map Language Tourism
Ecuador's official language
is Spanish, but Quichua, the
lingua franca of the Inca
Empire, is spoken by many
of the indigenous people.
Nine additional indigenous
languages are also spoken
in Ecuador.

Cotopaxi and Cajas Amazon's Upper

National Park Reaches in Tena

Cuy Asado Encebollado

de Pescado

Traditions
Clothes

In the Quito area, men typically

wear blue ponchos and
calf-length trousers. Andean
women tend to wear white
blouses, colourful shawls and
layers of gold and red coral
bracelets
Dia de Muertos Inti Raymi
Takes place during the first few days of It's celebrated in the Andes to honor the
November. Incan Sun God, Inti.
 South Korea
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Hanbok

Food Jeju-do
Island in Korea known for its beach resorts Dadohaehaesang
and volcanic landscape of craters and South Korea's largest National Park
cavelike lava tubes.

Traditions
Language Kimchi Bibibap
Korean
consisting of salted It is served as a bowl
and fermented of warm white rice
vegetables, most topped with namul
commonly using and gochujang.
napa cabbage or
Korean radish
Sollal Ch'usok
Begins with the first new moon of the Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th
lunar calendar and ends on the first full lunar month to commemorate the fall
moon of the lunar calendar harvest and to honour one's ancestors
 Mexico
Map Clothes Tourism

Tehuana
clothing

Puerto Vallarta Cozumel

Charro
clothing

Food

Traditions
Día de los muertos
A joyful celebration honoring ancestors that
Birria tacos Pozole Conchas Carnitas have passed away Independence Day
 France
Map Clothes Tourism

Historic
Dress

Marie
Antoinette was
The Eiffel Tower in Paris Provence
said to never
wear the same
dress twice!

Food

Bordeaux Toulouse

Crêpes Coq au Vin Onion Soup Croissants

 Sri Lanka
Map Language Tourism
They speak
Sinhala, Tamil, and
English. It's like a
language carnival!

Religion
Buddhism is the big
boss here, with stunning
temples like the Tooth
Temple in Kandy. But
you'll also find Hindu, Sigiriya Mirissa Beaches.
Christian, and Muslim
communities living
harmoniously.

Traditions
Food

Rice and Curry Crispy hoppers

Sri Lanka's culture is a vibrant mix of traditions. You'll see colorful Kandyan
dances and intricate mask art that'll blow your mind!
 Spain
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Alhambra Catalonya beaches

Religion Paella
Traditions

Spain has stunning churches and cathedrals.

But what's unique is that they celebrate
Semana Santa with beautiful processions and Churros
floats.communities living harmoniously. Spain is famous for flamenco, a passionate dance and music style. And their
festivals, like La Tomatina, are epic parties where you can toss tomatoes!
Belize
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English is the
official language,
but you'll hear
Creole, Spanish,
Maya, and more.
It's a linguistic
adventure!

Religion
People in Belize
practice various Blue Hole Xunantunich
religions, including
Christianity and Maya
spirituality. Visit ancient
Maya temples or vibrant
churches to explore
their faith. Traditions
Food

Belize celebrates its diverse cultures. You'll find Garifuna drumming, colorful
Maya textiles, and even Mestizo traditions.
Rice and Beans Seafood
Argentina
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Spanish is the
language of
Argentina, but they
have their unique
accent and slang
called "Lunfardo."
It's like speaking a
secret language!

Religion
Argentina is mainly
Iguazu Falls Andes Mountains
Catholic, and you'll find
beautiful churches all
over. But they're also

Traditions
known for their religious
pilgrimages, like the
pilgrimage to Luján.
Food

Tango, the passionate dance, was born in Argentina. And don't miss their lively
festivals like Carnival in Buenos Aires.
Mate Asado
 Guatemala
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Antigua Guatemala Petén

Pepián Jocón

Traditions

Language
The cultures of Guatemala are large communities of
national inhabitants who share a common language,
culture, beliefs and history. Four ethnic groups are
identified in the country: Mayans, Garifunas, Xincas
and Ladinos as the cultural pillars of Guatemala.
Fiambre Tamales

Spanish (official) The Dance and Holy Week

and 22 Mayan Burning of the Bull
languages,
Garifuna and Xinca
 El Salvador
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The native peoples that currently inhabit El Salvador
are Nahuapipil, Lenca and Cacaopera. Phenomena
such as globalization and forced migration have
largely dismantled its social fabric and threaten its
customs, language and traditional knowledge. A
fundamental part of Salvadoran culture is clothing.
In El Salvador there are different types of traditional
costumes, most of which are used in different
festivities, although there are some towns that still
use these. In the female costume it is common to see
elements such as a scapular, a shawl, a cloth and
different colored decorations, and with cotton fabric.
and they can be with a skirt and a blouse, or a dress,
with sandals used in footwear. In the male suit it is
common to see a cotton suit, also in traditional
festivals, modern jeans are used, with a blanket
shirt, sandals or boots, and a hat.
Lago de Coatepeque Playa El Tunco

Food Traditions

Pupusas Yucca Day of the Cross Los Farolitos

 Colombia
Food Tourism
Map

approximately
51,609,000 people

Santafereño ajiaco
Cartagena Ciudad Perdida

Traditions
Colombian culture is a mix of
European and indigenous customs
and traditions that are reflected
through music, art, literature and the
Paisa tray relationship with nature. Due to the
constant mix, in Colombia there is a
fascinating culture, recognized for the
quality of its people. Colombia is a
multicultural country that has allowed
the richness in social expressions that
today characterize them to the world.
Music is an essential part of
Colombian culture, with a great love
for cumbia and vallenato throughout
the country.

Cheese mote
Germany
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German

ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER Cologne Cathedral

84,3 million

Traditions
Food

Feast of Saint Sylvester Karneval

Flammkuchen Fleischkäse
 Venezuela
Food Tourism

Map

Arepas Salto del Ángel Margarita Island

Traditions

Venezuela borders the Caribbean Sea to the Cachapas

north and Brazil to the south. Its geographic
diversity includes beaches, rainforests,
mountains, and plains.

Semana Santa 5th July - Independence Day

Religious festivities, like Semana Santa (Holy Week), are significant in
Venezuela. They also celebrate Independence Day on July 5th with parades and
patriotic events.
 India
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India, located in South Asia, has a
diverse economy that includes
agriculture, technology, and the
Bollywood film industry

India is a subcontinent bordered by

the Himalayas to the north and the
Indian Ocean to the south.

Taj Mahal Red Fort

Traditions
India is multilingual,
with Hindi and English
as official languages.
Food

Hundreds of other
regional languages
and dialects are
spoken.

Koorma Biryani Naan Diwali Holi

India celebrates festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Eid, which are significant for various
religious and cultural communities.
 Italy
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Italian is the official
language spoken
throughout the country.
Regional dialects are
also prevalent.
.

Food
Colosseum Venice

Traditions
Pizza

Italy is a peninsula surrounded by

the Mediterranean Sea, Tyrrhenian
Sea, the Adriatic Sea to the east and
the Ionian Sea to the south and
shares borders with various
European countries.
. Pasta Pesto Venice Festival Carnival
Italy celebrates festivals like Carnival, Easter, and the Venice Festival, known for
their splendor and tradition.
 Palestine
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Arabic is the official
language of Palestine,
and English is also
widely used.

Food
Abraham Mosque Belen

Traditions
Falafel

Palestine is located on the eastern

coast of the Mediterranean Sea and
shares borders with Israel and
Jordan.

Hummus Naan
Palestine has a rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dabke dance, and
a deep connection to the region's history.
 China
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The official dialect of China is
Mandarin, also call “Putonghua”.
More than 70% of the Chinese
population speaks Mandarin, but
there are also several other major
dialects in use in China: Yue
(Cantonese), Xiang (Hunanese),
Min dialect, Gan dialect, Wu
dialect, and Kejia or Hakka
dialect..

Food
Beijing Suzhou

it is the largest of all Asian countries

and has the largest population of
any country in the world. Chinese
civilization is the oldest in the world, Chow Mein Dumplings

Traditions
with a history of more than 3,500
years. Its name “zhong guo” means
“central country” or “the central
kingdom.” We invite you to learn
more about this wonderful country.

.
As one of the world’s most ancient civilizations, China is rich in traditions and unique customs.
China has several traditional festivals that are celebrated all over the country (in different ways).
The most important is Chinese New Year, then Mid-Autumn Festival. China, with its "55 Ethnic
Minorities", also has many ethnic festivals. From Tibet to Manchuria to China's tropical south,
different tribes celebrate their new year, harvest, and other things, in various ways.
 United States
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The United States does not have
an official language at the federal
level, but the most commonly used
language is English ..

Food
Hollywood New York

The U.S. has been the world's

largest economy since at least
1900. Highly developed, the U.S.
has the greatest disposable income
per capita and by far the largest
amount of wealth of any country. Apple pie Hot Dogsv

Traditions
The United States is a vast, diverse nation with a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions. From
county fairs to road trips, Americans have a unique way of celebrating life and connecting with
their communities. Given the sheer size of the country, this is no surprise.
 Cuba
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Spanish is the principal language
of Cuba. Although there are no
local dialects, the island’s diverse
ethnic groups have influenced
speech patterns.

Food
Havana Santiago
The economy of Cuba is a mixed
planned economy dominated by
state-run enterprises. Most of the labor
force is employed by the state. As of
2023, public-sector employment was
65%, and private-sector employment
was 35%
Arroz con pollo Picadillo a la Criolla

Traditions
The largest island in the Caribbean counts with a rich culture and a long list of Cuban traditions
nourished by African, Spanish, and Caribbean past-times.
 Honduras
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In Honduras, dozens of languages
were spoken before the Spanish
conquest. The language most
spoken was the Lenca language;
after the conquest, the most
spoken language became
Castilian.

Food
Copan Punta Sal

The cultural landscape of Honduras is

a diverse tapestry that reflects its
indigenous roots, colonial history,
African heritage, and contemporary
expressions. It is a blend of ancient Sopa de Caracol Baleadas

Traditions
traditions, religious customs, artistic
endeavors, and vibrant folklore that
contributes to the country's unique
identity.

Being a Central American country, Honduras is primarily associated with celebrations

and the ability to enjoy every moment. Despite the fact that Honduras is a modern and
actively developing state, its culture still keeps the best traditions of the past centuries.
Like many years ago, during family celebrations, people love to tell interesting legends
and parables, many of which are more than one hundred years old.