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About half of Mexico s population is under the age of twenty making it one of the youngest countries in the world. These young people grow up in a place that encompasses a mix of old and new, wealth and poverty, urban and rural. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Mexico s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
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Teenagers make up less than 9 percent of Canada s population of about 35 million. Although Canada has ten provinces, two-thirds of teens live in either Quebec or Ontario. Whether they live in cities or rural areas, these young people are growing up in a country that has two national languages, French and English, welcomes immigrants, is socially tolerant, and places a lot of emphasis on their education, independence, and happiness. Featured is an...
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Young people in Russia live in a society with many strict rules about free speech. But through education, the arts, and athletics, many young Russians continue to find ways to express themselves and reach for their potential. Russia is a country with a tumultuous history and an uncertain future. It also has an extremely diverse population, with most young people living in cities, and others living in very rural, simple villages. Featured is an overview...
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Japanese youth grow up in a unique culture that is unlike any other in the world. Young people are surrounded by a mix of modern technology and ancient customs and traditions. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Japan s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
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As a leader in the European Union, Germany is one of the most prosperous and influential nations in the world. German youngsters grow up in a nation rich in culture and opportunity. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Germany s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
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India has the largest number of young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in the world; a total of 356 million. Its youth grow up in a wide variety of conditions ranging from wealth and privilege to extreme poverty and servitude. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how India s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
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Nearly one-quarter of France's population is aged nineteen or younger. French youth grow up in a place that is known worldwide for its spectacular scenery, delicious cuisine, enviable fashion, and some of the finest art and architecture in the world. Featured are an overview of the country along with insights into how young people in France experience home and family, education and work, and social life, as well as having to face an uncertain future...
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Iran is a complex, multi-faceted country. Iranian youngsters grow up in a culturally rich nation where politics and religion are intertwined, and where certain personal freedoms are restricted. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Iran s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.
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As China continues to grow as a world power, its youth find themselves attracted to western culture but still holding on to older Chinese values. Many young people in China live amid increasing wealth and opportunity even while the government continues to restrict most political freedoms. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how China s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.