Dodecad K12b

• Gedrosia: Ancient region covering parts of modern-day Iran and Pakistan, known for historical trade routes and diverse ethnic groups.
• Siberian: Populations native to Siberia, characterized by adaptation to cold climates and diverse indigenous cultures.
• Northwest African: Encompasses populations from the Maghreb region, with Berber, Arab, and Tuareg peoples.
• Southeast Asian: Diverse populations from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and surrounding areas, with rich cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Atlantic Med: Populations around the Mediterranean, blending influences from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
• North European: Covers Scandinavia, the British Isles, and parts of Central Europe, known for Germanic and Celtic heritages.
• South Asian: People from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and surrounding countries, with a wide array of languages and cultures.
• East African: Populations from countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, marked by ethnic diversity and historical significance as the cradle of humankind.
• Southwest Asian: Includes people from the Arabian Peninsula and nearby regions, rich in historical trade and cultural exchange.
• East Asian: Encompasses China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, known for ancient civilizations and technological advancements.
• Caucasus: Diverse ethnolinguistic groups from the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
• Sub-Saharan: Represents the diverse populations of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, excluding North Africa.

Continent Grouping

• Africa:

  • Northwest African
  • East African
  • Sub-Saharan

• Asia:

  • Gedrosia
  • Siberian
  • Southeast Asian
  • South Asian
  • Southwest Asian
  • East Asian
  • Caucasus

• Europe:

  • Atlantic Med
  • North European