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To learn from another that is not like you, that is from another country, gives you the opportunity to acquire knowledge that opens your eyes and lets you better understand the world around you. That can definitely be said after conducting my interview for the Cross-Cultural Interaction Report. I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Blanchefort Djimsa, a Food Science major, who is from the country of Chad which is located in Central Africa. Blanchefort is from the city of Moundou, the third

For the most part as Americans we are glad because we are made to believe this country is a democracy.But when we say the Pledge of Allegiance, “And to the Republic, for which it stands”, the word “Republic” stands out. Not only does this stand for what we are today, but it also goes to prove our form of government. This is not the only reason the United States can not be considered a democracy, but also due to the intentions of the founding fathers and the fatal flaws the nation has such as the

themselves either directly or through freely elected representatives” (American Government & Politics, pg. 5). Furthermore, a democracy is broken down into two more forms: a direct democracy and a representative democracy (also can be considered a republic). A direct democracy is a form of government, originally founded in ancient Greece, in which the people directly pass laws and make other key decisions. A representative democracy is a form of government in which the people choose their leaders

Three years ago I spent five weeks in Central Africa Republic. Traveling around the countryside and visiting with nationals was rewarding in many ways. If you asked me then, I would have never foreseen what direction the country was headed. I could never have imagined the once beautiful capital of Bangui would turn into war torn rubbish, filled with refugees fleeing from harm. Central Africa Republic is in the middle of a war brought on by its own people. Muslims and Christian’s battle back and

CHAD In ancient Chad things were very very different than chad is today. Chad's history is rich and prosperous dating back as early as the 7rd century african tribes such as the Toubous settled down and started the practice of agriculture and cultivation. The mighty Toubous then founded the Kanem region which many people of islamic origin settled.The coexistence of these two tribes were the rock hrd foundation for many empires to come.In the 17th century to the 19th century chad was extremely popular

reached. With an alliance between all of the nations, the threat that the Syrian Civil War poses would decrease. There would be a more controlled environment for refugees from the war and a more emphasized effort towards humanitarian support. The Republic of Finland would like to emphasize the need for a supported humanitarian effort. One of the major issues attributed to the Syrian Civil War is the deprivation of human rights. There is constant torture and execution of innocent lives. Rape is actually

Gandhi is considered by many around the world as the father of the Indian independence movement. Gandhi spent over 20 years in South Africa working to fight discrimination. It was in South Africa that he developed his concept of Satyagraha, a non-violent way of protesting against discrimination. The first time Gandhi used Satyagraha was in South Africa beginning in 1907 when he organized opposition to the Black Act. In 1907, the Black Act was passed, requiring all Indians to keep registration documents

Chad is an incredible country that has faced many struggles to rise up since achieving independence. Located in Central Africa, Chad is a geographically diverse country with a tropical south, barren deserts in the north, broad arid plains in the center and mountains like Emi Koussi in the northwest which makes up Chads 1.284 million sq km. Chad is full of different cultures and religions, most of Chadians are Muslim, Catholic, protestant or animast. As well as 129 languages including French, Arabic

Chad is made up of over 140 different ethnic groups, whose diets are as diverse as their cultural traditions. The Arabs of northern Chad--who are nomadic or live in the capital of N'Djamena--eat staples of dairy and meat, while groups in the agricultural south have a plant-based diet. However, there are certain national dishes that all Chadians share. Grains A thick grain porridge called boule is a common dish throughout Chad. The grain used in the north is generally maize; in the south, millet

During the British Conquest of South Africa the English used their superiority to defeat overwhelming armies and kingdoms. Six months throughout 1879 the British army had to fight through entire kingdoms in a new and hostile environment. As a result, the british army had decimated and destroyed societies throughout South Africa exploiting their methods and resources. The successful conquest of South Africa was caused by the British exploiting their advanced technology, the british also had defensive