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Which country in the whole world is the most diverse and which one is the least diverse? ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 11:35, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

can you better define "diverse"? In terms of geographical diversity, I'd suggest Russia and the Vatican, respectively. Ibaman (talk) 11:44, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Ibaman Diversity means different ethnic groups and cultures. ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 12:01, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

if so, I'd suggest Papua New Guinea on top, and again the Vatican on the bottom. Ibaman (talk) 12:35, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Yes, I would like to visit Papua New Guinea anytime. How come this is so diverse? ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 12:49, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Topography resulted in most groups being segregated since the geography made it hard to travel around internally. It's also certainly the reason why there is so little internal infrastructure of any kind deep up in the highlands. //shb (t | c | m) 13:04, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@SHB2000 @Ibaman Does it apply to California and Alaska before European colonization? There are more cultures in these states, than in any other region of United States. ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 13:08, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

No, not even remotely close. //shb (t | c | m) 21:57, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@SHB2000 How would segregation, lead to development of different cultures, since it makes them hard to travel? ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 01:32, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

(ec) In a lot of Europe and Asia, the rise of agriculture and farming led to a decline of some smaller cultures (see this article) – not exactly the case when you have a country filled with literal mountains that made both agriculture different, but also a lot of time for genetic changes on a scale of tens of thousands of years. //shb (t | c | m) 01:41, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Exactly. Ikan Kekek (talk) 01:35, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Tons of tribes with like 17 people each everywhere. Brickguy276 (talk) 19:13, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

I've seen a claim that Toronto is the most diverse city on Earth with 50-odd% of its population born outside Canada & another 20-odd% having at least one immigrant parent. Certainly there's a wonderful diversity of restaurants, but places like London, New York & Singapore may be even better. Pashley (talk) 12:40, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Ok, cool then. ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 12:45, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Ibaman @Pashley What about the Japan, China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Samoa? These all look diverse though. ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 12:51, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

• are you a real person? you sound like IA. Ibaman (talk) 13:44, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Culturally and ethnically, in a way, the Vatican is not that non-diverse country. Its citizens, while obviously devout Catholics, originate from all over the world. Instead the least diverse country would probably be North Korea. --Ypsilon (talk) 13:47, 10 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Ibaman Yes, I’m a real person out there, just being curious about cultures of traveling. ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 01:30, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

That itself is an odd phrase. Cultures of traveling. So, maybe do some research on jetsetters, business travelers, hobos... Ikan Kekek (talk) 01:48, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Ikan Kekek @Brickguy276 @Ibaman @Pashley @SHB2000 @Ypsilon Alright, but how diverse is East Asia, that is China, Koreas, Japan, and Taiwan? ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 04:41, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Well, Japanese people are really racist, that's what I can say for sure. Some restaurants have a "no foreigner" policy. Not even joking. Brickguy276 (talk) 06:37, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

@Brickguy276 Why no foreigner policy, unlike in United States, and other western countries or nations I can say? ~2025-28029-34 (talk) 10:25, 11 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

In addition to the predominantly Han population (including Hoklo and Hakka people), Taiwan is also home to 16 Indigenous groups, many migrant workers from Southeast Asia, and traces of Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese colonial influence. But I’m not sure if Taiwan is the most diverse place. Sunfish dash (talk) 23:58, 15 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Taiwan is 98% Han. The Dutch and Spanish influence in modern Taiwanese culture is negligible, but Japanese and American influences are visible. You'll find most of the indigenous people in rural areas at higher elevations and on the east coast. Taipei is where you'll find most of the descendants of Kuomintang refugees from the Chinese mainland, and those Kuomintang refugees actually have made a huge impact on Taiwanese food culture as well. For instance, stinky tofu is not a traditional Hokkien or Hakka dish, and was introduced to Taiwan by the KMT refugees. Din Tan Fung serves Shanghainese food. The dog2 (talk) 15:56, 16 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Maybe India? All flags (talk) 17:51, 28 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

According to Wikipedia, has a population of 224,000 (2024), which accounts for (0.07% of the US population), with New York being the most significant, which is the NYC, and had sizable communities within the Midwest. But, which part of enclave can I find the majority population, and what ? I know that most of the Albanians live in Kosovo and Albania in Europe. ~2025-28911-26 (talk) 19:26, 15 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Thats because 98% of Kosovo Speak Albanian. All flags (talk) 17:52, 28 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum for a question this specific, but I'll give it a shot.

So, on my way home from Europe this coming December, I have a 20 hour layover (1600 Friday afternoon to 1200 Saturday) in Copenhagen, so I'll definitely be finding a place to bed down for the night. My question is whether travelers with any experience in this area would think it worth it to get a room in the city and try to at least see some sights/nightlife, or given the time crunch, just get a place near the airport and a good night's sleep.

Follow up: if you think it's worth venturing into the city, what area/neighborhood would your recommend (bearing in mind I'm not going to be looking to spend a ton of money for one night). TheRakeandtheRamblinSaint (talk) 02:55, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Keep in mind that Copenhagen is quite north and sunset will be early in winter. By the time you get off the plane and head out of the airport, the sun would be almost down already and you might not get a lot of sights. Depending on how quickly you settle into your hotel and head out, you might be able to go to one of the museums that stay open until 8pm or 10pm on Friday night. As for Saturday morning, you probably can't do much before heading back to the airport. A possible solution is stay at a hotel near the airport so you can quickly drop your bags, then take public transit into the city without carrying the bags with you. OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 03:42, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

I'm glad you already got a helpful response! I have yet to visit Copenhagen, but I just wanted to say that this is exactly the right place to ask the kind of question you asked! Ikan Kekek (talk) 03:48, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Agree with OhanaUnited. Since you are coming from Europe, you're not jet-lagged yet. Get an airport hotel, drop your bags, put on extra clothing, the frequent train to town takes 15 min, and Friday night the centre will still be lively, public buildings floodlit and so on. Grahamsands (talk) 20:45, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

I would suggest exploring the centre - Copenhagen/Indre By. Either stay at an airport hotel, or a central one in Indre By, depending on hotel prices and your check in time etc (there are central hostels if your budget is tight). You could visit Tivoli Gardens, an old amusement park which is well run, but will be busy on a Friday night if the weather is good as they have Christmas lights - entrance is about 200Kr, or 400Kr including unlimited rides. Alternatively just wander around taking in the floodlit buildings, and maybe visiting the parliament's tower. AlasdairW (talk) 22:53, 26 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

Those are in Africa and Asia. All flags (talk) 17:50, 28 October 2025 (UTC)Reply