Cultures of the countries
The major cultural characteristics of countries of the world are different from people to people. Similarities in culture often occur in geographically nearby peoples.
The African continent was the birthplace of the human race. The oldest existing art from Africa are 6,000-year old carvings.
Canadian culture has historically been heavily influenced by English, French, Irish, Scottish and Aboriginal cultures and traditions as well as by American culture due to its proximity. Canadian culture has also been greatly influenced by more recent immigration of people from all over the world.
American culture has been influenced by many early European settlers and maintained by subsequent generations. However, not all American culture is derived from some other form found elsewhere in the world.
One of the most complex parts of Asian culture is the relationship between traditional cultures and the Western world.
Europe has been a cradle for many cultural innovations and movements. Though European cultures have varied origins, Europe has been undergoing a purposeful move towards a unified economy and political system.
Latin American culture has many diverse influences: native, European and African cultures.
Much of modern Australia's culture is derived from European and American roots, but distinctive Australian features have evolved from the environment and Aboriginal culture.