Modern World K40

Africa

• African Hunter Gatherers: Indigenous groups with ancient lineages, traditionally living as hunter-gatherers.
• Bantu: Group associated with the spread of Bantu languages and cultures across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Nigeria: Home to diverse ethnic groups and rich cultural heritage.
• Nilotic: Ethnic groups traditionally residing along the Nile, known for pastoralism.
• Horn-of-Africa: Region including parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti, known for its unique cultures.
• Western Africa: Region with a rich history of kingdoms and trade, consisting of diverse ethnic groups.

Europe

• Anatolia and Armenia: Historic region known for ancient civilizations and diverse cultures.
• Basque: Unique ethnic group with a distinct language, primarily in Spain and France.
• British Islanders: Inhabitants of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Ireland.
• Caucasus: Region located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, notable for its ethnic diversity.
• Central Europe: Region with rich historical development, including countries like Germany and Poland.
• East Balkans: Encompassing countries like Bulgaria and Romania, known for diverse cultures.
• East Europe and Baltic: Includes countries like Russia and the Baltic states with Slavic and Baltic roots.
• East Siberia: Sparsely populated, home to indigenous Siberian groups.
• Finland: Known for its Uralic language and Scandinavian influence.
• France: Western European country with significant historical influence across the continent.
• Germanic Europe: Areas influenced by Germanic languages and cultures.
• Greece and Albania: Regions with ancient histories, Greece known for its classical history.
• Iberian Peninsula: Consists of Spain and Portugal, known for historical influence and diversity.
• Italy: Southern European country with a long history of influential civilizations.
• Levant; Arabia and Egypt: Culturally and historically rich region bridging Europe and Asia.
• North Levant and Mesopotamia: Cradle of ancient civilizations, including parts of Iraq and Syria.
• Sardinia: Italian island with unique cultural and genetic identity.
• Scandinavia: Comprising countries like Sweden and Norway, known for Viking history.

Asia

• Austronesian: Peoples spread across many islands in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
• China: East Asian cultural and economic powerhouse with an ancient history.
• East and Central Mediterranean: Region with ancient history, significant cultural exchange.
• North Central Asia: Includes modern-day Kazakhstan, rich in nomadic history.
• Northern China; Korea and Japan: Regions with deeply interconnected histories and cultural exchanges.
• Mainland South East Asia: Includes nations like Thailand and Myanmar, known for diverse cultures.
• Persia: Region in modern-day Iran, known for its ancient empires and cultures.
• South Asia: Including India, known for its diverse cultures and ancient civilizations.
• South Central Asia: Region encompassing Afghanistan and Pakistan, known for varied cultures.
• Tibetan: Ethnic group primarily residing in Tibet, known for its unique culture.
• Vietnam-Dai: Southeast Asian regions known for vibrant traditions and history.

Americas

• Central and Southern Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of Central and South America with rich traditions.
• North America and Mexico: Diverse indigenous and mixed heritages spanning from the US to Mexico.

Oceania

• Oceania: Region encompassing the islands of the Pacific Ocean, known for indigenous cultures.

Unspecified Regions

• West Anatolia: Region with an ancient history, encompassing parts of modern-day Turkey.
• North Africa: Area blending African and Mediterranean cultures, from Egypt to Morocco.