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*FUN FACT*
--47% of the population live in urban areas.

--In 2003, China became the third country to successfully send a person to space.

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*FUN FACT
Chinese New Year’s celebration lasts for 15 days and many countries in the world celebrate Chinese New Year as well.

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*FUN FACT* The American Flag represents the 50 States (Stars) and the early 13 colonies (Stripes).

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The U.S. is a representative democracy, just like S. Korea where officials are elected and the citizens have the right to vote, and the majority rules and protects the law.

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Greeting is usually expressed through a handshake or even a hug between good acquaintances.

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American food is similar to the diverse mix of cultures that this "melting pot" country represents.

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Pizza is actually an Italian dish but it has been customized to become an American signature meal.

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In the U.S.A., we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day separately, and celebrate past Presidents'/Important Leaders' birthdays.

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The U.S. does not have or celebrate Children's Day as South Korea does.

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*FUN FACT*

The French get five weeks of paid leave a year and it’s necessary. They usually travel in France for five weeks.

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*Fun Fact about Turkey
Saint Nicholas is the historical figure behind the man we know as Santa Claus and he was born in Patara, Turkey. A holy man, people believe he performed many miracles in his lifetime.  Not only did tales of his generosity become the basis for Santa Claus, but Saint Nicholas also became one of the patron saints of sailors.

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Turkey has adopted a presidential system as a democratic republic. However, before the constitutional amendment is 2017, the parliamentary system has been adopted.

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With both a President and a Prime Minister, France has a semi-presidential system of government. While the Korean president is both head of country and head of government, France splits these forces between the president and executive.

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Handshakes are the norm in a business setting or with acquaintances. Among friends and relatives, the most common greeting is the ‘la bise’, which is kissing on both cheeks. The la bise consists of placing one’s cheek against another’s, making a kiss noise, then repeating it on the opposite side.

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French cuisine developed throughout the centuries influenced by the many surrounding cultures of Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and so on.  One of the most famous French cuisine is 'Ratatouille'. I think we are more familiar with a cartoon . Speaking  about food,  It usually contains vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, eggplant, bell pepper and garlic.  Also, ratatouille can be eaten hot or cold.

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The French prefer to drink their water and soft drinks at room temperature, or lightly chilled and hate diluting wine with ice. Also during November 25, there is Saint Catherine’s Day. Saint Catherine is the patron saint of unmarried women, lacemakers, milliners, drapers and craftspeople.

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FUN FACTS
1. There is the largest cave in Quang Binh Province of Vietnam.
2. There are many kinds of ethnic groups in Vietnam.

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People generally greet one another with a handshake when meeting for the first time.
The common greeting among friends and family is generally to give one or two kisses to the other person's cheek.

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Lahmacun is a type of pastry made of minced meat and vegetables. The paste consists of low fat mince mixed with tomato paste, garlic and others. Turks have been eating this dish for more than 300 years.

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At turkish wedding, give gold. In wedding, we can see the time-honored traditional of giving the bride and groom gold coins. The reason behind this tradition is that gold will never lose its value.

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5. Similarities/Differences to South Korea (20709 박지연)

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5. Similarities/Differences to South Korea (20709 박지연)

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Similarity: Linguistic Similarity of Turkish and Korean

-word order in sentences is same.

-there are a lot of words which have similar pronunciations.

Difference: Popular Superstition

Like Koreans relate one’s blood type to his or her personality, in Turkey, people relate one’s constellation to his or her personality.

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Unlike Korea, China is a socialist country. The Chinese government is a communist state and a single state.

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When the French invite you their home, going their home 10-15 minutes later is the manner. However, going on time or earlier is the manner in Korea.

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traditional Chinese greetings named "Kkongshou" is that the right hand clenches its fists and wraps the right hand completely with the left hand at the chest level.
Chinese people ordinarily make eye contact without bowing their heads when to greet. they shake hands with one hand even if opponent is high-ranking.
the most popular greeting is "ni hao" and friendly greeting to use when meeting acquaintances is "ni hao ma", polite greeting to use when meeting high-ranking people is "nin hao".

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The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the executive branch and body of the State of Vietnam. The members of the Government are appointed by the President of Vietnam on the advice of the Prime Minister of Vietnam, and approved by the National Assembly. The government is led by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which is headed by the CPV General Secretary.

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Many know Vietnamese greeting only as "xin chao", but if vietnamese people meet their close friends in just informal conditions, they can simply say "chao" and the partner's first name. Also, when they answer through the phone, they say "a-lo" to each other.
*FUN FACT
-when they meet the man who is older than them, they say 'anh' in front of his first name.
-when they meet the woman who's older than them, they say 'chi' in front of the first name.

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Goi Cuon are translucent spring rolls packed with greens, coriander and minced pork or shrimp. A southern variation has barbecued strips of pork wrapped up with green banana and star fruit, and then dunked in a rich peanut sauce – every bit as tasty as it sounds.

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A small altar is placed in almost every house in Vietnam; it is used to commune with the departed loved ones. The rites consist of making offerings of fruits, food, wine, votive paper, lighting candles and burning incense before praying in front of the altar.

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1.Similarities
: Both celebrate Chinese New Year.
2.Differences
:South Korea experiences four seasons. But Vietnam is warm all year around.

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There are many traditional foods in China.
For example, dimsum, hot pot, tantanmen, Mapa Tofu, Maraxianguo, Maralongsha. You know, we enjoy eating traditional Chinese food in Korea.

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Qipao's origins date back to the depths of the Spring and Autumn period. Simui was widely loved by people from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Han Dynasty. Pao has been used for official clothing since one generation. At first, the X-shaped collar was wide in arms, reached to the back of the foot, wide sleeves with narrow ends, and the elbow was shaped like a arc.

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5) Similarities / Differences (20703 김윤지)

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5) Similarities / Differences (20703 김윤지)

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In China, red is a lucky item and letters are used in red, but in Korea, red is negative and there is a superstition not to write your name in red.