The document provides an overview of the cultural places in four countries - the Netherlands, Ireland, France, and South Africa. It describes some key aspects of the culture in each country, noting that the Netherlands has a diverse culture reflecting regional differences and influences from trade. Ireland has a predominantly Christian population and has made large contributions to literature. France is a leading tourist destination known for its annual Festival of Music and for winning the FIFA World Cup twice. South Africa has a diverse range of practices, festivals, and religions since achieving independence in 1994.
Cultural Places Tour: Netherlands, Ireland, France, South Africa
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4. NETHERLANDS
• The culture of the Netherlands is
diverse, reflecting regional differences
as well as the foreign influences built
up by centuries of the Dutch people's
mercantile and explorative spirit. The
Netherlands and its people have long
played an important role as centre of
cultural liberalism and tolerance. It is
also the place of “Amsterdam” most
cultural city in the world.
5. IRELAND
• 82.2% of the population of Ireland comprises the ethnic Irish.
English is spoken throughout the island while Irish is spoken
by around 39.8% of the population, especially by people
living along the western coast of the country. Christianity is
the religion of the vast majority of the Irish population. 78.3%
of the population comprises of Roman Catholics. Adherents
of the Church of Ireland represent 2.7% of the population.
Orthodox Christians and Muslims both represent around 1.3%
of the population. Ireland is also known for its contribution in
arts and literature. Despite its small size, Ireland has made
massive contributions to the world of literature. Bram Stoker,
Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, and James Joyce are all globally
renowned Irish writers. Ireland has also produced four Nobel
laureates in the field of literature including the legendary
poet William Butler Yeats and playwright George Bernard
Shaw. Ireland also has a rich heritage of oral literature.
Leprechaun, the mischievous fairy type creature, is an
important figure of Irish folklore. The Irish literature is the
third oldest literature in the European continent.
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6. FRANCE
• The country of France is the leading
tourist destination in the world. It is the
most amazing country i’ve ever visited.
It is also known for its famous cultural
festival, “The Fête de la Musique
(Festival of Music)” on 21st June each
year. Beside this, it is also a developed
country. France is the two time ‘FIFA
WORLD CUP” champions. (One in
1998 and another in 2018).
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7. SOUTH AFRICA
• South Africa, also known as the Rainbow
nation is also an example of a cultural
country. Before 1992, there was a wide
range of differentiation and
discrimination but after 1994 South
Africa got its independence and the
southafrikanns decided to stay in peace
and happiness together. There is a huge
variety of practices and festivals and
many religion too. peace and thus
became the largest democracy of this
world. There are many religions and
festivals.
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