With a population of about 1.3 billion, India dominates South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The capital Delhi has 22 million, second largest Mumbai (Bombay) has 20 million, and there are 45 other cities over 1 million. 30% of the population is under 15, and life expectancy is 63 years. India is ancient and complex, with a history of racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. It is the most ethnically diverse nation on earth with over 2500 distinct people groups. Community and identity are still mostly based on caste. There are around 4700 castes and 25,000 subcastes, and the system […]
Iceland is a unique, volcanic island in the North Atlantic. It is largely inhabited by Icelandic peoples (over 90%) but the immigrant and travel population is starting to increase, which brings a change to their traditionally guarded society. Iceland’s rather new finance sector was deeply affected by the financial and banking collapse in 2008-2009. They struggle between their traditional fishing, which previously brought a high standard of living to their fragile environment, and the new environmental controversies of energy plants and aluminum factories. The Lutheran Church is recognized as the state church and the majority are protestant Christian, however much […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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