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A Chhetri woman working in a market in Katmandu, Nepal. Editorial credit: Anton_Ivanov / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Nepal

The Chhetri are the largest ethnic group in Nepal, representing just over 16% of the country's population.

July 18, 2019 16:25

A market featuring vendors in Axum, Ethiopia.

Ethnic Groups Of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is home to a number of ethnic groups.

July 18, 2019 16:24

A roadside market in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Editorial credit: Alexandra Tyukavina / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In The Republic Of The Congo (Brazzaville)

The Kongo, or Bakongo, are the largest ethnic group in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville).

July 18, 2019 16:24

Traditional dresses on display in northern Vietnam.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Vietnam

The largest ethnic group in Vietnam are the Kinh, or the Viet, people.

July 18, 2019 16:23

Men and women wear traditional clothing during Eid al-Adha celebrations. Editorial credit: Jakob Fischer / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Iran

The Persian people are the largest ethnic group in modern day Iran.

July 18, 2019 16:23

Supporters cheer on the German football team.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Germany

Germans make up the largest ethnic group in Germany, with an estimated 80% of the population.

July 18, 2019 16:22

A drummer in traditional clothing in Burundi.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Burundi

The Hutu ethnic group makes up around 85% of the population of Burundi.

July 18, 2019 16:22

Turkish siblings watching their National Football Team on television.

The Ethnic Groups Of Turkey

Turkey is a complex melting pot of cultures and people.

July 18, 2019 16:22

People crossing the street in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Editorial credit: Alexandra Tyukavina / Shutterstock.com.

Ethnic Groups In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to an impressive number of different ethnic groups, making it one of the most diverse countries in the world.

July 18, 2019 16:19

Women wearing traditional Thai dresses in Thailand.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Thailand

The Thai, Khmer, and Malay people represent the largest ethnic groups in Thailand.

July 18, 2019 16:19

A diverse group of British college students illustrate the United Kingdom's changing demographic landscape.

Largest Ethnic Groups In The United Kingdom (Great Britain)

The ethnic groups in the United Kingdom include white, black British or Afro-Caribbean, and Indian.

July 18, 2019 16:18

People walk the street of Barcelona, Spain. Editorial credit: Valeri Potapova / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Minorities In Spain

Romanians, Ecuadorians, and Moroccans are three of the biggest ethnic minorities of Spain.

July 18, 2019 16:18

People walk the streets of Yangon, Myanmar. Editorial credit: Alvaro Candia / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar's culture is dominated by the Bamar people, who comprise more than two-thirds of the country's population.

July 18, 2019 16:18

Berber people in the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

The Ethnic Groups In Morocco

The Arab and Berber cultures have for centuries defined Moroccan ways of daily life.

July 18, 2019 16:16

Masai warriors perform a traditional cultural ceremony in Tanzania. Editorial credit: Aleksandar Todorovic / Shutterstock.com.

Ethnic Groups Of Tanzania

More than 100 different tribes are native to Tanzania, as well as many more immigrants from abroad.

July 18, 2019 16:16

Performers at the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul, South Korea. The majority of South Korea's population is made up of ethnic Koreans. Editorial credit: qingqing / Shutterstock.com.

Ethnic Minorities And Immigrants In South Korea

96% of the South Korean population is comprised by ethnic Koreans, while the largest groups of immigrants are from China and the United States.

July 18, 2019 16:15

Colombian women sell fruit in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. Editorial credit: Michel Piccaya / Shutterstock.com.

Ethnic Groups Of Colombia

The majority of Colombians identify as being of either European or of combined European and American Indian ancestry.

July 18, 2019 16:15

People walk down a street in Nairobi, Kenya. Editorial credit: Authentic travel / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Kenya

The Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, and Kamba are the largest ethnic groups in Kenya today.

July 18, 2019 16:14

A man performs a traditional dance in Kampala, Uganda. Editorial credit: pooyeh / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Uganda

According to CIA data, the Baganda are the largest ethnic group in the country, accounting for around 1 in every 6 Ugandans.

July 18, 2019 16:12

A bustling square in Erbil, Iraq. Editorial credit: Eng. Bilal Izaddin / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups In Iraq

Arabs comprise the majority of Iraq's demography, while Kurds are the largest minority.

July 18, 2019 16:12