Culture of Brazil

Brazil is a mixture of races and ethnicities, resulting in rich

diversity.
Many original Portuguese settlers married native women, which
created a new race, called 'mestizos'.
'Mulattoes' are descendants of the Portuguese and African slaves.
Slavery was abolished in 1888, creating over time a further
blurring of racial lines.
Unlike many other Latin American countries where there is a
distinct Indian population, Brazilians have intermarried to the point
that it sometimes seems that almost everyone has a combination
of o European, African and indigenous ancestry.
The family is the foundation of the social structure and forms the
basis of stability for most people.
Families tend to be large (although family size has been
diminishing in recent years) and the extended family is quite close.
The individual derives a social network and assistance in times of
need from the family.
Nepotism is considered a positive thing, since it implies that
employing people one knows and trusts is of primary importance.
Despite the mixing of ethnicities, there is a class system in Brazil.
Few Brazilians could be described as racist, although social
discrimination on the basis of skin colour is a daily occurrence.
In general, people with darker brown skin are economically and
socially disadvantaged.
The middle and upper classes often have only brief interaction
with the lower classes - usually maids, drivers, etc.
Class is determined by economic status and skin colour.
There is a great disparity in wage differentials--and therefore
lifestyle and social aspirations--among the different classes
 Although women make up 40% of the Brazilian workforce, they are
typically found in lower paid jobs such as teaching, administrative
support, and nursing.
The 1988 constitution prohibits discrimination against women, but
inequities still exist. The one place where women are achieving
equality is in the government.

Culture of Britain:
The United Kingdom is comprised of four countries: England, Scotland,
Wales, and Northern Ireland
The terms 'English' and 'British' do not mean the same thing. 'British'
denotes someone who is from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern
Ireland. 'English' refers to people from England. People from Scotland are
'Scots', from Wales Welsh and from Northern Ireland Irish.

Culture of Canada:
Canada is culturally diverse. This goes back to the 1890s when it began
inviting people from all over the world to settle in the country to help it
develop and grow. Canadian immigration policy was historically open,
welcoming and egalitarian in its philosophy. This has also manifest into
the psyche of the nation where people are encouraged and to retain
their cultural identities, traditions, languages and customs.

Most Canadians have a strong allegiance to their province or region,

sometimes more so than to the country. There are some broad differences
between regions, which can generally be summed up as follows:
Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and
Newfoundland): The people are somewhat reserved and provincial, to the
point that they are seen as old fashioned.
Ontario: This is the business hub and the people tend to be business-like
and conservative.
Western Canada (Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan): The people are
open, friendly and relaxed.
British Colombia: The people are less conventional. This province is often
viewed as the Canada of the future.
Quebec: The French region, has a distinct cultural identity. The people are
extremely regionalistic/independent.
North: The people have a strong pioneer spirit.

Culture of Egypt:
Egypt's culture and history date back thousands of years to the times of the
ancient Pharaohs. While some of these ancient traditions remain evident,
modern Egypt has evolved greatly due to influences of immigrants from
other Arab nations.
Egyptian people are generally very helpful, so tourists rarely have trouble
finding assistance with directions or recommendations.
Egypt has a population of about 67 million people. The official language is Arabic. About 99 percent
of the Egyptian population comes from Eastern Hamitic backgrounds.
About 90 percent of the Egyptian population are Sunni Muslims, 8 percent are Coptic Christians
and the remaining 2 percent are Jewish or of other Christian denominations