The Similarities Between India And The US

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Just like people, there are no two countries in the world that are just alike. Some may share similarities, but all are immensely unique in many ways. Whether it be geographically or ethnically, all 196 countries have their own set of special traits that make them different. Number 2 on the list of the world’s largest populated countries, India, has a culture all its own. (U.S. CB 2005) India would have probably became the world’s largest populated country had China not lifted its multi-child ban just days ago. India is a country rich in centuries of cultural growth. Compared to India, The United States is a baby when it comes to culture. Although there is nearly quadruple the amount of people in India as there is the United States, unemployment has stayed at a steady average of 3-4% for around …show more content…
With 411 people per square kilometer compared to the U.S. with 35, one would find it hard to believe that that many people in such a small area would be able to find work. But the truth is, people in India have a little different work ethic than us Americans do. From a young age, people in India are raised to barter for their money. Since money does not come easy to 1.2 billion people, kids must help the family survive, and all while earning an education. Children in India can speak two languages by their third grade year of school. Being as that education is so important to their culture, and that there are so many more people in India than the U.S., there are more honor students in India than there are students in general within the U.S. This basically boils down to cultural social norms that we differ between. India thrives on its cultural. Whereas the United States is essentially a melting pot of hundreds of cultures combined to form a

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