denny Ethnic & National book

Manajah Presents : Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini) (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania Capital: Port Moresby Official languages: English, Tok Pisin & Hiri Motu Area: 462.840 Km² Population: Ca. 6.700.000 Ethnic groups: 84 % Papuans 15 % Melanesians 1 % Other Currency: Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) Motto: Unity in diversity Religion: 56 % Protestant Christians 27 % Catholic Christians 10 % Traditional Religion 3 % Anglican Christians 3 % Other Christians 1 % Other Sport: The national sport, although not official, is considered to be rugby league Papua New Guinea has more languages than any other country, with over 820 indigenous languages, representing twelve percent of the world's total The country is one of the world's least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals are thought to exist in the interior of Papua New Guinea The western portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua

Manajah Presents: Solomon Islands Solomon Islands is a state in Oceania Capital: Honiara Official languages: English (But the most speak Pijin, English only 1-2 %) Area: 28.450 Km² Population: Ca. 520.000 Ethnic groups: 94 % Melanesians 3 % Polynesians 1 % Micronesians 2 % Other...

Manajah Presents : Ghana The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa Capital: Accra Official languages: English (But Akan are mostly spoken too) Area: 238.537 Km² Population: Ca. 23.800.000 Ethnic groups: 49 % Akan 15 % Mole-Dagbon 12 % Ewe 7 % Ga-Dangme 17 % Other Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS) Motto: Freedom and Justice Religion: 43 % Protestant Christians 15 % Catholic Christians 11 % Other Christians (Anglican & Apostolic) 12 % Sunni Muslims 8 % African Tradition Religions 6 % No Religion 4 % Shia Muslims 1 % Other Sport: Football (Soccer) is the most popular sport in the country Etymology: The word Ghana means Warrior King and was the title accorded to the kings of the medieval West African Ghana Empire

Manajah Presents : Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic (Spanish: República Dominicana) is a country in the Caribbean region Capital: Santo Domingo Official languages: Spanish Area: 48.730 Km² Population: Ca. 10.000.000 Ethnic groups: 72 % Mulattos 16 % European Descent 11 % African Descent 1 % Other Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP) Motto: Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Homeland, Liberty) Religion: 89 % Catholic Christians 4 % Protestant Christians 2 % Spiritist 5 % Other Sport: Baseball is by far the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic Economy: The Dominican Republic has the second largest economy in Central America and the Caribbean Tourism: The Dominican Republic has become the Caribbean's largest tourist destination

Manajah Presents : Cameroon The Republic of Cameroon (French: République du Cameroun) is a unitary republic of central and western Africa Capital: Yaoundé Official languages: French & English Area: 475.442 Km² Population: Ca. 18.900.000 Ethnic groups: 31 % Cameroon Highlanders 19 % Equatorial Bantu 11 % Kirdi 10 % Fulani 29 % Other Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF) Motto: Paix - Travail - Patrie (French)/Peace - Work - Fatherland (English) Religion: 39 % African Traditional Religions 20 % Catholic Christians 20 % Protestant Christians 20 % Sunni Muslims 1 % Other Sport: sport in Cameroon is dominated by football (soccer)

Manajah Presents : Trinidad & Tobago The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean Capital: Port of Spain Official languages: English Area: 5.128 Km² Population: Ca. 1.300.000 Ethnic groups: 43 % African Descent 40 % East Indians 15 % Mixed 2 % Other Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) Motto: Together we aspire, together we achieve Religion: 29 % Catholic Christians 24 % Hindus 17 % Protestant Christians 11 % Anglican Christians 6 % Muslims 2 % No Religion 11 % Other Sport: Cricket is the national Sport in Trinidad & Tobago Economy: Trinidad's economy is strongly influenced by the petroleum industry History: Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation (from the United Kingdom) in 1962. Since 2003, the country has entered a second oil boom. Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its pre-Lenten festival known as Carnival and as the birthplace of steelpan, calypso, soca, and limbo. It is the wealthiest independent Caribbean country, boasting a high standard of living and high literacy rates Although Tobago is often referred to as "the jewel of the Caribbean"

Manajah Presents : Honduras Honduras (Spanish: República de Honduras) is a republic in Central America Capital: Tegucigalpa Official languages: Spanish Area: 112.090 Km² Population: Ca. 7.800.000 Ethnic groups: 89 % Mestizo 7 % Amerindian 2 % African Descent 1 % European Descent 1 % Other Currency: Lempira (HNL) Motto: "Libre, Soberana e Independiente" (Free, Sovereign and Independent) Religion: 47 % Catholic Christians 36 % Protestant Christians 17 % Other Sport: Football (Soccer) is the most popular sport in Honduras Economy: Honduras is the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere Security: Honduras is one of the most dangerous countries of Latin America. Main reason are often the criminal gangs (Maras)

Manajah Presents : Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Arabic: ‏المملكة العربية السعودية) is a Country in Southwest Asia Capital: Riyadh Official languages: Arabic Area: 2.240.000 Km² Population: Ca. 28.700.000 Ethnic groups: 90 % Arab 10 % Other Currency: Riyal (SAR) Motto: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله (There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah) Religion: 95 % Sunni Muslims 5 % Shia Muslims Sports: Football (Soccer) is the most popular sport Saudi Arabia is often called, along with Russia, an energy superpower The Kingdom is sometimes called "The Land of the Two Holy Mosques" in reference to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam Due to the legal framework of the country, which does not provide legal protection for freedom of religion, the public practice of non-Muslim religions is prohibited. Indeed, the Government enforces a strict and conservative version of Sunni Islam. Muslims who do not follow the official interpretation, can face severe repercussions at the hands of Mutawwa'in (religious police). Saudi Arabia is also the only country in the world where women are banned from driving on public road

Manajah Presents : North Korea North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국) is a state in East Asia Capital: Pyongyang Official languages: Korean Area: 122.762 Km² Population: Ca. 24.000.000 Ethnic groups: North Korea's population is one of the most ethnically and linguistically homogeneous in the world Currency: North Korean won (₩) Motto: 강성대국 (Powerful and Prosperous Nation) Religion: 64 % No Religion 16 % Korean Shamanism 14 % Cheondoism 4 % Buddhism 2 % Christians Sport: Perhaps the most well known sporting event in North Korea is the annual Arirang Festival The Rungrado May Day Stadium is the largest stadium in the world (see Pictures at 04:07 ) Personality cult: The North Korean government exercises tight control over many aspects of the nation's culture, and this control is used to perpetuate a cult of personality surrounding Kim Il-sung, and, to a lesser extent, Kim Jong-il. Human rights: Multiple international human rights organizations accuse North Korea of having one of the worst human rights records of any nation Media: The media of North Korea is one of the most strictly controlled in the world. Tourism: For citizens of the US and South Korea it is practically impossible to obtain a visa for North Korea The Korean War: The Korean War was a military conflict between North Korea and South Korea beginning on June 25, 1950 where nearly 3.000.000 Humans Dying. North and South Korea have never signed ...

Manajah Presents : South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK) (Korean: 대한민국) and often referred to as Korea, is a country in East Asia Capital: Seoul Official languages: Korean Area: 99.392 Km² Population: Ca. 50.000.000 Ethnic groups: South Korea is a homogeneous society with an absolute majority of the population of Korean ethnicity Currency: Won (KRW) (₩) Religion: 47 % No Religion 23 % Buddhists 18 % Protestant Christians 11 % Catholic Christians 1 % Other Sports: Baseball was first introduced to Korea in 1905 and has since become the most popular spectator sport in South Korea. The martial art Taekwondo originated in Korea Robotics: South Korea is a world leader in the development and adoption of advanced robotics technology Communication technology: South Korea is the world's most connected "information society" leading Energy: South Korea is the world's sixth largest nuclear power producer Economy: The South Korean economy is the fourth largest in Asia and 13th largest in the world South Korea is renowned for having one of the world's best education systems Military: South Korea has the world's sixth largest active troops, the world's second most reserve troops Korea is one of the oldest civilizations in the world The Korean War: The Korean War was a military conflict between North Korea and South Korea beginning on June 25, 1950 where nearly 3.000.000 Humans Dying. North and South Korea have never signed a formal peace treaty and thus are ...

Manajah Presents : Greenland Greenland (Kalaallisut: Kalaallit Nunaat; Danish: Grønland) is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, it is a part of the continent of North America Capital: Nuuk Official languages: Kalaallisut Area: 2.166.086 Km² Population: Ca. 57.000 Ethnic groups: 88 % Inuits 12 % European Descent (mostly Danish) Currency: Danish krone (DKK) Religion: 97 % Protestant Christians 2 % No Religion 1 % Other Sport: Football (soccer) is the national sport of Greenland Geography: Greenland is, by area, the world's largest island that is not a continent History: Greenland has been inhabited, though not continuously, by indigenous peoples since 2500 BC 1946 the United States offered to buy Greenland from Denmark for 0000000, but Denmark refused to sell Geography: About 81 % of Greenland's surface is covered by the Greenland ice sheet Social problems: Greenland have many social problems (high Suicide rate, Child abuse, Alkoholism etc.)

Manajah Presents : Madagascar Madagascar (Malagasy: Madagasikara), officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa Capital: Antananarivo Official languages: Malagasy, French & English Area: 587.041 Km² Population: Ca. 20.600.000 Ethnic groups: 26 % Merinas 15 % Betsimisarakas 12 % Betsileos 7 % Tsimihetys 6 % Sakalavas 34 % Other Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA) Motto: Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana (Malagasy) Patrie, liberté, progrès (French) "Fatherland, Liberty, Progress" Religion: 51 % African Traditional Religions 23 % Catholic Christians 18 % Protestant Christians 7 % Sunni Muslims 1 % Other Sports: The most popular sports in Madagascar is the Rugby union & Football (soccer) Ecology: Madagascar is home to 5% of the world's plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are endemic to Madagascar

Manajah Presents : Algeria Algeria (Arabic: الجزائر) officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country located in North Africa Capital: Algiers Official languages: Arabic Area: 2.381.741 Km² Population: Ca. 35.000.000 Ethnic groups: 99 % Arab/Berber 1 % Other Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD) Motto: من الشعب و للشعب (By the people and for the people) Religion: 98 % Sunni Muslims 1 % Ibadi Muslims 1 % Other Sports: The most popular sports in the country are football (Soccer), athletics and handball Algeria is the second largest country on the African continent Civil War: A political conflict ensued, leading Algeria into the violent Algerian Civil War. More than 160000 people were killed between 17 January 1992 and June 2002