Intro
The South-Asian cluster seems to be one of the most diverse of the clusters, having so many ethnicities, religions and traditions.
However, they do share some common history that creates commonalities between these countries.
An interesting fact is that in spite of having so much diversity, this area has proven itself to be quite peaceful.
Also, due to the fact they were colonised by various cultures (Chinese, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, British), this cluster is able to adapt and combine the external influences with their own traditions.
The main countries we should keep in mind are:
- Bangladesh
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bhutan
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Cook Islands
- Christmas Island
- Fiji
- Micronesia
- Guam
- Indonesia
- India
- Cambodia
- Kiribati
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Sri Lanka
- Marshall Islands
- Myanmar
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Maldives
- Malaysia
- New Caledonia
- Nepal
- Nauru
- Niue
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Réunion
- Solomon Islands
- Thailand
- Tokelau
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vietnam
- Vanuatu
- Wallis and Futuna
- Samoa
Cultural Dimensions
| Cultural Dimensions | Cluster Characteristics |
| Identity | Collectivism |
| Authority | High-Power Distance |
| Risk | Low-Uncertainty Avoidance |
| Achievement | Cooperative |
| Time | Long-Term |
| Communication | Indirect |
| Lifestyle | Doing |
| Rules | Particularist |
| Expresiveness | Neutral |
| Social Norms | Loose |
For a walkthrough of the cultural dimensions, you can check out: cultural-dimensions
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