Cultural Geography

Geographical factors influencing culture

  1. Geographical factors play a crucial role in shaping the culture of societies by influencing lifestyles, traditions, and interactions.
  2. The physical environment, including mountains, rivers, and plains, dictates settlement patterns and cultural practices.
  3. Climate affects clothing, architecture, food habits, and festivals, forming integral parts of a culture.
  4. Natural resources availability, such as water, minerals, and fertile soil, influences economic activities and cultural evolu

Social and cultural diversity

  1. Social and cultural diversity refers to the variety of social norms, cultural practices, languages, and ethnicities within a society.
  2. It is a key aspect of human geography, highlighting the differences and commonalities among people worldwide.
  3. Ethnicity is a major component of diversity, encompassing shared ancestry, language, and cultural heritage.
  4. Language diversity is significant, with over 7,000 languages spoken globally.
  5. Religious diversity reflects the coexistence

Human development index (HDI)

  1. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistical tool used to measure a country's overall development.
  2. It was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and introduced in the 1990 Human Development Report.
  3. HDI focuses on three main dimensions: health, education, and standard of living.
  4. The health dimension is measured by life expectancy at birth.
  5. The education dimension includes two indicators: mean years of s
Cultural Geography