Exploring 6 Subcultures That Are Often Thought of as a Country’s National Identity

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When you think of a certain country, chances are that you’ll have some sort of cultural stereotype in your mind. These oversimplified notions can range from the obvious to the obscure and often come from a select few subcultures that are then wrongly associated with the entire nation.

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While having these preconceived ideas isn’t inherently wrong, projecting them as a country’s national identity can be misleading or even offensive. Here are 6 common subcultures that wrongly represent a country’s cultural identity based on a group of travelers.

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Paris: Not the Only City in France

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England alone is a geographically, architecturally, and culturally diverse nation. The shores of Brighton, the bustling streets of London, and the ports of Sunderland are practically different countries. The U.K., therefore, is far more than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and—well, it’s just more than London.

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Indonesia: A Muslim Nation—but You’d Never Know It

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Some might be surprised to learn that Canada is much more than a frigid tundra occupied by predominately white populations. I suppose the whole “Great White North” nickname isn’t helping matters.

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Brazil: More Than Samba and Sunshine

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Australia Crikey

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Exploring 6 Subcultures That Are Often Thought of as a Country’s National Identity

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When you think of a certain country, chances are that you’ll have some sort of cultural stereotype in your mind. These oversimplified notions can range from the obvious to the obscure and often come from a select few subcultures that are then wrongly associated with the entire nation.

While having these preconceived ideas isn’t inherently wrong, projecting them as a country’s national identity can be misleading or even offensive. Here are 6 common subcultures that wrongly represent a country’s cultural identity based on a group of travelers.

Paris: Not the Only City in France

Imagine not knowing that Bordeaux or Nice was a thing. Unfortunately, those whose knowledge of France starts and ends with Ratatouille and Les Miserables sometimes assume that the Eiffel Tower, cafes, berets, and other Parisian cliches are all that France has to offer. They’d be wrong.

The United Kingdom: More Than Just London

Indonesia: A Muslim Nation—but You’d Never Know It

One traveler familiar with Indonesia is surprised by how much Bali obscures the country’s status as a predominantly Muslim nation. Bali is the only region of Indonesia with a predominantly Hindu population, and it also happens to be the most popular tourist destination in the island nation.

Some might be surprised to learn that Canada is much more than a frigid tundra occupied by predominately white populations. I suppose the whole “Great White North” nickname isn’t helping matters.

Canada: The Great White North

Brazil: More Than Samba and Sunshine

Rio de Janeiro dominates the global image of Brazilian culture. While Brazilians enjoy sunshine and samba, those living in the remote towns of the Amazon jungle have a distinctly different culture from those who spend many days tanning on Ipanema Beach in Rio.

Australia Crikey

Does Australia have lethal animals and “bogans” who are the Australian take on the redneck? Yes. Is that all Australia is? Hardly.

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