This culture series provides a coherent framework for addressing selected aspects of religion and culture. The first section, a broad regional overview, treats religious history, ethnic groups, gestures and taboos, holidays and observances, gender issues and United States policy toward the region. Individual country studies follow. For country specific information see Country Study Index or for language see the Foreign Language Training Index.

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