Vodka originated in Russia and is a key part of its culture.
The maple leaf is a national symbol and appears on the flag.
Martial arts like Kung Fu originated in China.
Hollywood is the center of the American film industry.
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
India is home to more than 1.3 billion people and over 2,000 distinct ethnic groups.
The cherry blossom (sakura) season is celebrated nationwide every spring.
Classical composers like Beethoven and Bach were German.
France has a rich literary tradition with authors like Victor Hugo and Marcel Proust.