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tonychristopher: In the past years the state of the Black person globally has become paramount on my mind. I have observed that wherever Black people are, whether it is Australia – among the Aborigines, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, or North America, we seem to belong at the bottom of the pile,or the bottom of the pyramid, economically, socially, physically, mentally, etc. It makes one ask several questions:*.What is responsible for these 2,000 years of “Black backwardness”?*.Why do we seem to fail even where we arein the majority?*.Is the Black man victimized; and is he a victim of his own circumstances, pathologies, or of other people’s opinions and decisions?*.Have Blacks always been this way?*.Are we descended from “Kunta Kinteh” or from kings?*.If Blacks are not cursed, what did they do to deserve almost 2,000 years of oppression, lack, etc?*.What is responsible for Africa being the richest continent and yet inhabited by the poorest people?*.If Black means only one sixteenth of skin, why are Blacks un-able to overcome the “victimitis” or pressure that comes with it?*.Is there a conspiracy to keep Blacks at thebottom?*.Why do Black nations constitute the biggest borrower nations?*.If Blacks are not cursed, is their land cursed?*.Africans are religious by nature, and where they have become Christians they have been committed. Why are they still not making progress?*.Why is there such a gap between White dominated and Black dominated nations?*.What are the pathologies responsible for the state of Blacks in different settings?*.Can there be healing to the atrocities committed against Blacks in the past?*.Some African nations have the highest number of educated citizens, yet Africa in modern times has not contributed significantly to discoveries or inventions.*.What is the future of the Black person?*.If there is a future, what is the key to that future?*.When will the Black man’s day of manifestation come?

Hello, you copied Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's book, "What is wrong with being black?" verbatim and you failed to acknowledge him in your post? You are asking what is wrong with being black, meanwhile you're appropriating someone's work as yours? Seun , Mukina2 , Obinoscopy , this is plagiarism and shouldn't be encouraged.

Actually, that's not the regular dressing; the picture shows them in their national costumes. The Best National Costume award (BNC) was worn by Miss Holland. In the picture below, are some of the same contestants in what could pass as today's dressing, nothing much changed.

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If you aren't cut out for too much networking, unexpected drop-ins, incessant phone calls, pesky get-togethers and all such excessive social stimulation but you still like to travel or have a job that ensures you travel to different countries albeit willy-nilly, maybe you should see this list of the most introverted countries.

https://www.nairaland.com/1804015/11-most-introverted-countries-world

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I'll wait for the iPhone 20 with an exaggerated display.

Networking, unexpected drop-ins, incessant phone calls, pesky get-togethers … many of us just aren’t cut out for so much social stimulation.

If you’re an introvert, you will understand how important it is to live in an environment in which you can thrive in.  I like to think of the introvert as a prickly, desert-hardy cactus, which can self-sufficiently survive in solitary landscapes.  But put the cactus in the middle of a bustling city, or in a chaotic office, and it will be over-watered, over-stimulated, and underdeveloped.

As introverts, we aint no sunflowers, wallflowers perhaps, but definitely not sunflowers.

If we can’t find the space to live happily and freely … well then what?  As they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get … going, and the final option at the end of the day may well be going some place else.

So if you’ve ever considered emigrating to another country, a much quieter country, this article will be of use to you.

The following list of introvert-friendly countries is by no means definitive, and was compiled through research undertaken on a variety of forums and websites.  Every country has a mixture of introverts, ambiverts, and extroverts, so it’s unlikely that you’ll ever find an “introvert paradise” with 100% of the population introverted.  That’s just unrealistic.

You will however, find different cultures, customs and norms in each of the following countries that are perhaps better suited to the quiet, reserved person.

The following list is ordered alphabetically, and provides useful information on each introvert-friendly country for your disposal. Enjoy!


1) Austria

Population:  8,414,638 (2011 Census).

Official Language:  German.

Capital:  Vienna.

Cool Attractions:  Melk Abbey, Vienna State Opera, Hohensalzburg Castle, Hefburg Imperial Palace, Innsbruck, Altstadt, Schonbrum Palace.

What people say:  “I’ve been to Austria a few times, beautiful country, introverted yes, friendly, not so much.” (city-data.com)


2) Belgium

Population:  11,035,948 (2012 Census).

Official Language:  Dutch, French, German.

Capital:  Brussels.

Cool Attractions:  Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Liege, Spa, Namur, Mechelen, Hasselt, Dinant.

What people say:  “Of the nineteen or so countries I visited, perhaps the most profound experience was in the Flanders region of Belgium.  It was here I embraced the knowledge of how special it was to live as an introvert.” (nancyfenn.)


3) Czech Republic

Population:  10,436,560 (2011 Census).

Official Language: Czech.

Capital:  Prague.

Cool Attractions:  Prague Castle, Terezin, Concentration Camp, Cesky Krumlor, Konopiste Chateau, Karlovyvary.

What people say:  “In the USA I can get along, though too much “people time” makes me tired and edgy.  Here in Prague, though, my introvert nature can breathe an expand, as this is an introvert nation”.  (praguepies..com.au)


4) Denmark

Population:  5,602,536 (2013 Estimate).

Official Language:  Danish.

Capital:  Copenhagen.

Cool Attractions:  Tivoli Gardens, Legoland Billund, Tycho Brake Planetarium, Rosenborg Castle, The Little Mermaid.

What people say:  “(The Danish) are just not easy to know on a closer level.  I would say they are more private and keep to those they know well.”  (portal.foreignersindenmark.dk)


5) Estonia

Population:  1,294,455 (2011 Census).

Official Language:  Estonian.

Capital:  Tallinn.

Cool Attractions:  Tallinn Zoo, Lahemaa National Park, Tartu, Parnu, Rouge, St. Mary’s Cathedral.

What people say:  “On average, Estonians are introverted and they do not show much emotion”.  (www.photologix.nl)


6) Finland

Population:  5,421,827 (2012 Estimate).

Official Language:  Finnish, Swedish.

Capital:  Helsinki.

Cool Attractions:  Fortress of Suomenlinna, Power Park, Lapland, Rauma, Helsinki Cathedral, Mekaanisen Musiik in Museo.

What people say:  “Put two Finns in an elevator.  Neither of them says a word and they don’t feel uneasy at all.  There is mutual understanding between them that they didn’t have to start small talk”.  (www.wrongplanet.net)


7) Iceland

Population:  321,857 (2013 Estimate).

Official Language:  Icelandic.

Capital:  Reykjavik.

Cool Attractions:  Gullfloss Waterfall, The Blue Lagoon, Geysir Hot Springs, Vatnajokull National Park, Lake Myvatn.

What people say:  Iceland has a whole section of a social networking site (http://www.loveawake.com/) dedicated to Icelandic introverts and shy singles.  Enough said.


8.) Japan

Population:  128,056,026 (2010 Census).

Official Language:  Japanese.

Capital:  Tokyo.

Cool Attractions:  Mount Fuji, Great Buddha of Kamakura, Golden Pavilion, Disneyland, Imperial Palace, Hiroshima, Universal Studios.

What people say:  “But at some point it hit me: I’m an introvert and Japan is a country that rewards introverted behaviour.  Suddenly I knew why I never felt very comfortable in the US, where extroverted behaviour is praised … I have often said that if I were going to design my own country, it would resemble Japan”.  (bungotaketa.)


9) Latvia

Population:  2,970,371 (2011 Census).

Official Language:  Latvian.

Capital:  Riga.

Cool Attractions:  Siguida Castle, Venta Waterfall, Pedvale Open-Air Museum, Aglona Basilica, Rundale Palace and Museum.

What people say:  “… people here are introvert(ed) and communicate inside their close circle of friends”.  (integration.lv)


10) Sweden

Population:  9,555,893 (2012 Census).

Official Language:  Swedish.

Capital:  Stockholm.

Cool Attractions:  Liseberg Funpark, Slottet Castle, Carl Larsson-Garden, Foteville Viking Reserve, Domkyrkan Cathedral, ABBA:The Museum.

What people say:  “... social relationships are particularly problematic among Swedes.  This may manifest itself as communication apprehension, reservedness, desire for social autonomy, positive attitudes towards loneliness, and strict boundaries between private and public life“.  (www.nordicway.com)


11) Switzerland

Population:  7,954,700 (2011 Census).

Official Language:  German, French, Italian, Romansh.

Capital:  Bern.

Cool Attractions:  Lake Geneva, Swiss Alps, Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory, Zurich, Interlaken, Lucerne.

What people say:  “Switzerland’s type is much more introverted, inward, private.  Few Swiss, for example, entertain others in their homes.  Where an introvert in America is the “odd man out”, in Switzerland the introvert is the norm“.  (jungiancenter.org)


You may also like to check out Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, South Korea, Luxembourg, Germany and China as potential introvert-friendly cultures.

Source: http://lonerwolf.com/most-introverted-countries-in-the-world/