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Indonesia Geography and Climate
New ReviewLying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...
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India Geography
New ReviewIndia is officially called the Republic of India and is also known as Hindustan or Bharat. It’s the seventh-largest country in the world. India is often referred to as a peninsula, as it’s mostly surrounded by water bodies on three...
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Explore India
New ReviewOne of the most diverse nations, India is best understood as a land of contrasts. From its vast deserts to its snowy mountain peaks, India is home to many different ethnicities and cultural traditions that can be traced back more than...
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India Business Outsourcing
New ReviewOutsourcing, the practice of hiring people outside a company to perform services or create goods, has been the driving force of India’s new business world. India is now the world’s largest outsourcing market. The information technology...
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India Civics and Democracy
New ReviewIndians make up almost 50 percent of the world’s population living in democratic societies—and they take great pride in their freedom. As a nation, India has been shaped in large part by its colonial experience and resulting independence...
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India Local Culture
New ReviewIndia’s dramatic changes over the past decade and a half have created opportunities and growth never before imagined by the country’s billion plus people. These changes have brought new ideas, attitudes, values, and hope into the...
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India History
New ReviewThe first organized state in India came into being around 3000 BCE along the Indus River Valley in what is now Pakistan. Over the centuries, kingdoms rose, flourished, and fell, eventually leading to British colonization and subsequently...
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Germany Economy
New ReviewGermany's economic development has been shaped in large part by its lack of natural resources. Learn more about the historical highlights that have shaped Germany’s modern economic successes and the country’s complex economic system....
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France Shopping
New ReviewThe France of small boutiques and personalized service has been infiltrated by large shopping malls and department stores. The Champs-Élysées is a world-famous shopping destination. The small specialized shops are the most authentic of...
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France Economy
New ReviewDid you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...
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France Religion
New ReviewThe French believe strongly in the separation of church and state, and the constitution notes the secular foundation of the country’s principles. French secular attitudes permeate many aspects of daily life. In fact, in an effort to...
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France Contemporary Issues
New ReviewThe French love a good controversy! At times, it can seem that the whole country’s a debating team. In contemporary times, there has been the usual serving of political scandals and allegations, immigration issues, foreign cultural...
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Developing a Global Mindset
New ReviewOver time, the expansion of trade and the exchange of ideas and cultures have led to an increasingly interconnected global economy. As countries, companies, and people reassess how to operate globally, it’s clear that the way we interact...
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China Religion
New ReviewOfficially, China is an atheist society, although freedom of worship is guaranteed under the Chinese constitution. Religious beliefs vary widely, which isn’t surprising in a country with 56 officially recognized national minorities....
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France Local Businesses
New ReviewMany of France's blue-chip companies—familiar entities such as Danone, Lancôme, and Total—have global recognition. French companies have gone through consolidations, resulting in companies that rank as global leaders in their industries....
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France Developing Trust
New ReviewDeveloping trust is important in any business scenario, but the French are particularly slow to trust others, both in business transactions and in social situations. Learn how the country's rural culture has influenced this preference to...
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France Networking and Making Contacts
New ReviewYou probably already know that connections make a big difference when it comes to success in business. But did you know that a wide range of commercial and government agencies can help provide introductions to French professionals and...
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Each Person Belongs to Several Cultures
New ReviewWhere does a culture begin and end? The answer is not always clear-cut. Culture is a complex concept. Some cultures fall within geographic boundaries, while others overlap. In addition to national culture, there are cultures based on...
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Germany Environment
New ReviewGermany had a serious problem with pollution. Increasingly over the years, managing the environment has become a high priority for Germans. The result has been a level of ecological awareness and environmental policy unsurpassed in...
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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South Africa Social Interactions
New ReviewSouth Africans tend to be rather formal when you first meet them. But as long as you stick to the norms of behavior accepted in most places, interacting and living with them should be relatively easy. Cultural norms differ from one...
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South Africa Meetings
New ReviewCompanies entering the country for the first time or those trying to expand their contacts are likely to find managers in South African companies receptive to meeting. South Africans tend to be formal at first in their meeting etiquette....
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South Africa Business Culture
New ReviewSince the end of apartheid, corporate life in South Africa has changed dramatically, and the business scene is now evolving at a fast pace. The government is committed to liberalizing the country’s economy in fundamental ways, and...
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South Africa Health
New ReviewSouth Africa is facing acute, primarily financial, problems in delivering high-quality healthcare. Public-sector hospitals, subsidized by the state, serve 80 percent of the population, while the private hospitals serve only 20 percent....