Modern Civilizations K98 v2

Africa:

• Bantu Angola: Populations in the Angola region primarily speaking Bantu languages.
• Benin and Togo: Groups from this area known for rich cultural heritage and history.
• Central Bantu: Bantu-speaking people located in Central Africa.
• Eastern Bantu: Populations in the eastern parts of the Bantu-speaking regions.
• Egypt: A historically rich population at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East.
• Ethiopia: A diverse group with ancient historical roots in the Horn of Africa.
• Ivory Coast and Ghana: West African populations with distinct cultural and historical backgrounds.
• Liberia and Sierra Leone: Known for diverse ethnic communities in West Africa.
• Mali: With a rich history involving ancient empires such as the Mali Empire.
• Nigeria: Africa’s most populous country with over 250 ethnic groups.
• Nilotic Chad: Nilotic-speaking peoples in the regions around Chad.
• Nilotic Ethiopia: Nilotic groups found in Ethiopia.
• Nilotic Great Lakes region: Nilotic-speaking peoples around the African Great Lakes.
• Nilotic Sudan: Nilotic ethnic groups in Sudan.
• North Africa: A region bridging Africa and the Middle East, with Arab and Berber populations.
• Omotic: Speakers of Omotic languages in southwestern Ethiopia.
• Pygmies: Indigenous communities known for forest-based lifestyles in Central Africa.
• Senegambian: Ethnic groups residing in the region around Senegal and Gambia.
• Somalia and North East Kenya: Primarily Somali ethnic groups with a nomadic culture.
• South African Hunter Gatherers: Indigenous Khoisan peoples of Southern Africa.
• South Eastern Bantu: Bantu-speaking populations in Southeastern Africa.

Arctic and Native American:

• Aleut: Indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands.
• Athabaskan: Native groups primarily in Alaska and western Canada.
• Cree and Chipewyan: Indigenous groups from Canada.
• Eskimo: Indigenous peoples including Inuit and Yupik of the Arctic regions.
• Native Amazonian: Indigenous peoples residing in the Amazon Basin.
• Native Amerindian Pacific: Indigenous peoples along the Pacific coasts.
• Native Andean: Indigenous peoples from the Andes mountain range.
• Native Caribbean: Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean islands.
• Native Central Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of Central America.
• Native Central and South Mexico: Indigenous groups from central and southern regions of Mexico.
• Native East Canada and North East USA: Indigenous peoples from Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States.
• Native Gran Chaco: Indigenous peoples from the Gran Chaco region of South America.
• Native Great Plains: Indigenous groups from the Great Plains of North America.
• Native Patagonia: Indigenous groups residing in the Southern regions of Argentina and Chile.
• Native South Alaska: Indigenous peoples from Southern Alaska.
• Native South East USA: Indigenous peoples from Southeastern United States.
• Native South West USA and North Mexico: Indigenous groups from Southwest USA and Northern Mexico.

Central and South Asia:

• Bengal: Populations from the Bengal region spanning Bangladesh and parts of India.
• East Pakistan and North India: Region with diverse cultures and languages.
• Hazaradjat: Ethnic Hazara people in central Afghanistan.
• Kalash: An indigenous group in the Chitral District of Pakistan.
• Nepal and Himalayan Foothills: Diverse ethnic groups from Nepal and nearby regions.
• North Central Asia: Populations in the region covering parts of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.
• South Central Asia: Regions including parts of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
• South India and Sri Lanka: Rich diversity of Dravidian speaking populations in South India and diverse ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.
• Tajikistan: Predominantly Tajik-speaking population in Central Asia.
• West Central Asia: Regions around western parts of Central Asia.

East Asia:

• Austronesian Taiwan: Indigenous groups in Taiwan speaking Austronesian languages.
• Cambodian and Thai: Ethnic groups from Cambodia and Thailand.
• Central Siberia: Indigenous peoples from the central regions of Siberia.
• China: Diverse ethnic groups predominantly Han Chinese as well as minority ethnicities.
• East Central Asia: Regional populations in the eastern parts of Central Asia.
• East Siberia: Indigenous peoples from the eastern regions of Siberia.
• Indonesia and Brunei: Ethnically and linguistically diverse groups from the Indonesian archipelago and Brunei.
• Islands of the Philippines: Various ethno-linguistic groups from the Philippines.
• Japan: Predominantly ethnic Japanese with indigenous Ainu minority.
• Korean Peninsula: Mainly Korean ethnic group.
• Malaysia: Diverse ethnic composition including Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities.
• Myanmar: Ethnically diverse population with numerous ethnic groups.
• South Siberia: Indigenous groups from the southern Siberian regions.
• Tibetan: Ethnic Tibetan populations, primarily in Tibet Autonomous Region and surrounding areas.
• Tungusic: Indigenous peoples residing in parts of Siberia, China, and Russia.
• Vietnam and Southern China: Ethnic groups primarily Kinh in Vietnam and various groups in Southern China.

Eurasia:

• Ural and West Siberia: Indigenous and ethnic groups around the Ural Mountains and Western Siberia.
• Volga: Ethnic groups including Tatars and Bashkirs residing around the Volga River.

Europe:

• Balkans: Diverse ethnic populations in the Balkan Peninsula.
• Baltic: Ethnic groups from the Baltic region including Latvians, Lithuanians, and Estonians.
• Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Islanders: Populations in the British Isles with Celtic and Anglo-Saxon roots.
• Central Europe: Populations in countries such as Germany, Poland, and Czechia.
• East Europe: Ethnically diverse region including Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
• Finland: Predominantly Finnish-speaking population along with Swedish-speaking Finns.
• Germanic Europe: Ethnically Germanic populations across parts of Northwestern Europe.
• Iberia: Populations from Spain and Portugal with unique cultural and historical backgrounds.
• North Iberia: Specific cultural groups in the northern regions of Iberia.
• North Italy: Distinct populations in the northern regions of Italy.
• Saami: Indigenous peoples residing in the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
• Sardinia: Unique genetic and cultural heritage distinct from mainland Italy.
• Scandinavia: Populations from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
• South Balkans: Populations from the southern parts of the Balkan Peninsula.
• South Italy & Maltese: Ethnic groups from Southern Italy and Malta.
• Western Europe: Diverse populations across countries such as France, Belgium, and the UK.

Oceania:

• Australian Aboriginal: Indigenous peoples of Australia with diverse cultures and languages.
• Melanesia: Ethnically diverse populations across islands in Melanesia including Papua New Guinea.
• Micronesia: Distinct populations in the islands of Micronesia.
• Polynesia: Indigenous peoples across the vast region of the Pacific Islands.

West Asia:

• Anatolia: Region with a rich mix of cultures and history, primarily in modern-day Turkey.
• Arabia: Populations including Bedouin tribes across the Arabian Peninsula.
• Armenia: Ethnically Armenian population with a long history in the Caucasus region.
• East Caucasus: Diverse ethnic groups in the eastern part of the Caucasus.
• Eastern Mediterranean: Culturally rich region with populations in Lebanon, Israel, and surrounding areas.
• Mesopotamian-Kurdish: Kurdish populations primarily around the historic region of Mesopotamia.
• Mesopotamian-Semitic: Semitic-speaking peoples in the regions around Mesopotamia.
• Near East: Often considered the birthplace of civilization, including populations in Israel, Jordan, and surrounding areas.
• North Caucasus: Home to diverse ethnic groups, including Chechens and Ingush.
• Persia: Predominantly Persian-speaking populations with rich historical and cultural backgrounds.
• West Anatolia and Aegean Islands: Distinct cultural and historical populations in the western part of Anatolia and adjacent islands.
• West Caucasus: Numerous ethnic groups in the western regions of the Caucasus.