Bedouin, Abd, and Hadar are the three major groups that the citizens of Qatar identify as. Bedouins trace their ancestors to nomads on the Arabian Peninsula. The ancestors of the Hadar people were the inhabitants of a sedentary city. Some … Continue reading Anthropology: The Social Structure and Culture of Qatar
The name “Mayotte” is derived from the Swahili word Mahore de Mayotte. The name “mahore” appears in the French adjective mahorai. The identity of Mahaa is based on Comorian, Malagasy, French, and Creole cultural characteristics. In France, Mayotte has a … Continue reading A Brief Overview of the Social Structure and Culture of Mayotte
The area now known as the Kingdom of Lesotho (pronounced Sootoo) was originally the Bushland. Sesotho is a language commonly used by the various factions that merged to create a nation around the 1800s. The origin of both the names … Continue reading The Culture and Social Structure of Lesotho, “Kingdom of the Sky”
Sometimes referred to as “sheep island”, Faroe islands are a popular travel destination. Although the population is an ethnic minority, it has cultural differences in Denmark. In northern Scandinavia, the Faroe Islanders consider themselves Icelanders, not Swedes. Geography The Faroe … Continue reading Faroe Islands: Overview of the History, Society, and Culture
Introduction to the Kyrgyz people The name qirqiz or Kyrgyz dates back to the 8th century. The Kyrgyz people were born in the Siberian region of the Yenisei Valley and arrived in what is now Kyrgyzstan in response to Mongol … Continue reading The Kyrgyz People: Culture, Etiquette, and Traditions
Introduction to São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe is the second smallest country in the Organization of African Unity. Culturally, it is the Creole state of Luzo Africa brought by African descendants to work in plantations. The Republic … Continue reading Anthropology: History, Beliefs, and Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe
With a population of 357,179, as of 2019, it is known to be the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht is densely packed with people from around the nation, mostly students seeking higher education. International students can be seen … Continue reading A Brief Overview of the History, Culture, and Tourism in Utrecht
Introduction to Gibraltar The name “Gibraltar” comes from the “Tariks Mountain” of Tariq Ibn Zayid, a Muslim conqueror who invaded the Iberian peninsula in 711. Although Gibraltar was a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, its citizens were its common history and … Continue reading Gibraltar: Overview of Economy, Society, History and Culture
Introduction to Comoros Comorian residents refer to their country’s “island” as Mashiwa or by their respective names. Zisiwa za Komor is a French translation of the country. “Comoros” is derived from the Arabic words qumr, “moon”, or “whiteness” of Qamar. Despite … Continue reading Anthropology: The Traditions, Economy, and Culture of the People of Comoros