GedrosiaDNA Kurdish K10

• Kurdish: A population primarily inhabiting the regions spanning southeastern Turkey, northern Syria, northern Iraq, and western Iran with a distinct language and cultural heritage.

• SE-European (Southeastern European): Populations from the Balkan Peninsula including countries like Greece, Bulgaria, and the former Yugoslav republics, known for diverse cultural influences due to historical migrations and empires.

• NE-European (Northeastern European): Populations from countries in the northeastern part of Europe, particularly around the Baltic Sea such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, often characterized by Finno-Ugric and Baltic languages.

• Indian: Populations from the Indian subcontinent, a region with diverse ethnic groups, languages, and religions, mostly found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas.

• E-Asian (East Asian): Populations from countries in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, known for rich histories and linguistic diversity.

• NW-European (Northwestern European): Populations from the northwestern part of Europe, including countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordic countries, often sharing Germanic and Celtic roots.

• Siberian: Populations inhabiting Siberia in Russia, comprising various indigenous ethnic groups adapted to cold climates, such as the Evenks and the Buryats.

• Sardinian: Refers to the native population of the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, known for unique genetic characteristics preserved due to geographical isolation.

• SW-Asian (Southwestern Asian): Populations from the southwestern part of Asia, including the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, often with shared historical and cultural ties.

• Sub-Saharan: Populations living in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa, characterized by a wide variety of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures, south of the Sahara Desert.

Continental Grouping:

• Europe: SE-European, NE-European, NW-European, Sardinian
• Asia: Kurdish, E-Asian, SW-Asian, Indian, Siberian
• Africa: Sub-Saharan