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The idea for this podcast came from everything I love: food, culture, languages and collaborating with young people from around the world. Everyone I connect with from my experience on Masterchef Junior as well as meeting other kids from around the world, is just as passionate about life and learning about different cultures. I found each of their lives and their world views to be so fascinating that I wanted to capture it to share with others. With my friend’s consent to be recorded, I star ...
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NETHERLANDS - Evan WorldWide Global Youth Perspectives
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Taller than any other country in the world on average, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is the country with the world’s oldest national anthem. It is noticeable that the Dutch are very smart and innovative people as they are credited for creating many influential inventions such as the submarine, the telescope, bluetooth and chocolate sprinkles! I re…
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MONTENEGRO - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Having grown up in San Diego, a city with around 1.4 million people, I was shocked when I discovered that the Republic of Montenegro had less than half of San Diego’s population. I was fascinated to learn that I myself am older than this country. After the fall of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992, two member states, the Republic…
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KAZAKHSTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Geographically the largest landlocked country in the world, the Republic of Kazakhstan was the last country to sucede from the Soviet Union in 1991 by 4 days. Legend has it that Kazakhstan is the birthplace of apples, specifically from the largest city, Almaty which when translated into English, means city of apple trees. As someone who has always …
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VIETNAM - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Originally spelled as two words, Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the 2nd largest exporter of coffee in the world. Vietnam is home to the Vietnamese language with contains the highest amount of accent marks than any other written language. The Vietnamese language is also very unique from other languages around Southeast Asi…
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BOLIVIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Home to the highest capital city in the world, La Paz standing at over 11,000 feet above sea level, the Plurinational State of Bolivia is a country that can trace its history to over 5,000 years ago back to the Tiwanaku Empire. Bolivia is an ethnically diverse country as they have the largest proportion of indigenous people in all of America with 4…
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UNITED KINGDOM - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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A group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The British influence can be seen worldwide, and tea is among the most common drinks. London is home to more than 8 million citizens and it is estimated that more than 300 languages a…
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MOZAMBIQUE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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If you spelled out this country’s name in Scrabble tiles, the Republic of Mozambique would score you the highest amount of points out of any one word nation. Mozambique is a Portuguese speaking country located in East Africa with world class beaches, beautiful wildlife and incredible tasting chicken. Mozambique is investing in clean energy with lar…
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GREECE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Identified as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and the olympics, Greece, also known as the Hellenic Republic, is a country rich in history, culture, food and dances as there are over 4,000 different traditional dances. With over 6,000 different islands and 80% of the country covered in mountains, Greece contains an extremely diverse landscap…
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AUSTRALIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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An island country in the southern hemisphere, the Commonwealth of Australia is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia has the biggest coral reef system in the world, 70% of its land is referred to as “outback” and is the driest inhabited continent. My friend Imran and I talked about the people, culture, the land and differe…
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UZBEKISTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Gaining independence in 1991 after the fall of the Soviet Union, The Republic of Uzbekistan is known for its incredible history, mosques and mausoleums. Situated along the historic Silk Road trade route, Uzbekistan boasts diversity in its culture and people, as throughout history travelers shared and traded art, languages, culture and ideas. I lear…
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ETHIOPIA- Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Landlocked in the horn of Africa, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is home to many historical and archeological artifacts. The first identified hominid skeleton, Lucy, was found in Ethiopia and can be seen in the historical museum in the capital city Addis Ababa. It is the only African country to have never been under colonial control, …
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PAKISTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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With its capital city Islamabad known as the #2 most beautiful capital in the world, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan borders India, China, Iran and Afghanistan in south Asia. Pakistan has the highest paved international road connecting Pakistan to western china and reaches a height of 15,300 ft. Home to influential people such as the youngest Nobe…
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THAILAND - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Known as Siam until 1939, The Kingdom of Thailand is a constitutional Monarchy and is the worlds largest exporter of Rice. Thailand has approximately 1,430 islands, and used to be referred to as “Venice of the East” because of all the waterways in Bangkok which are now filled in as streets. I spoke with my friend Candy who shared that she feels the…
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IRELAND - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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White sand beaches, a rich dance culture and the most wins in the world famous singing competition, Eurovision, the Republic of Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle for its beautiful green scenery. Just recently, Ireland’s population reached 5 million people for the first time since the tragic potato famine of 1845 to 1852. I had the wonderful…
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GHANA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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The Republic of Ghana has been called the Gold Coast and is one of Africa's most peaceful nations with diverse ethnic groups and boasts the largest man made reservoir in the world, Lake Volta. I spoke with my friend Priscilla who is the youngest person I have interviewed so far, however at the age of 14 her wisdom and perspective is so mature. She …
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HONDURAS - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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With a name that translates to “great depths” in Spanish, The Republic of Honduras is part of Central America and has the second largest coral reefs in the world. Honduras gained its independence in 1821, 200 years later, they just elected their first female president. I spoke with my friend Chris. He is so well spoken and knowledgeable about curre…
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BRAZIL - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Occupying half of South America’s landmass, The Federative Republic of Brazil, is the 5th largest country in the world. Brazil boasts 4600 miles of coastline and has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world. Brazil gained its independence from Portugal after 322 years of Portuguese rule in 1822 and is the only country in So…
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SOUTH KOREA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Known for Kimchi, global brands such as Samsung, SK Holdings, Hyundai, LG and Kia, South Korea is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world - where they are even known to have blazing fast internet. South Korea's advancement in technology comes as no surprise as they focus on education and teaching is one of the most prestigio…
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CANADA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, the Dominion of Canada is home to almost 38 million people. Canada has more than 3 million lakes, making up more than half the lakes in the entire world. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians refer to themselves as indigenous or aboriginal people. I spoke with my friend Madilyn about what it was like growi…
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INDONESIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia and formerly known as the Dutch East Indies, the Republic of Indonesia is made up of approximately 17,500 islands. Indonesia boasts the second largest coastlines in the world. It is home to the largest volcanic lakes on earth and is considered the hottest spot on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Culturally,…
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ARGENTINA- Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Known for its excellent wine, food, music and dance, the Argentine Republic offers a diverse landscape containing beautiful beaches and snowy mountains. The famous Asados are enjoyed every Sunday, full of meats and sausages grilled to perfection. I loved learning about Argentina from my friend Martina. She is so knowledgeable about the country, foo…
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MEXICO - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Indigenous temples, Cenotes, the largest underground water tunnels in the world, and known for its vast variety of cuisine, Mexico, officially titled the United Mexican States, has been referred to as land of extremes with its incredible geographical diversity, from beaches to rainforests to deserts. I was excited to learn more about my friend Dani…
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ISRAEL - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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Known as the Biblical Holy Land, The State of Israel sits on the Mediterranean Sea and is home to beautiful architecture and pristine beaches. It is only 290 miles in length and 85 miles wide, with a population half the size of New York city. With many new startups businesses, Israel is second to Silicon Valley in high-tech companies, with many res…
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TURKEY - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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The Republic of Turkey is one of the most historical crossroads on our planet. Turkey is the bridge between two continents, Europe and Asia and is home to multiple cultures. This transcontinental location has been the birthplace of many influential items in our world such as Santa Claus, Air Travel and even Money! Turkey is home to one of the large…
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FRANCE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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In this episode we will meet one of my favorite French connections, Ambrine. I met Ambrine during THIMUN, an international Model UN conference, where we worked together on writing two resolutions for our MUN committee. I was instantly drawn to her erudition, leadership and ability to articulately express herself with confidence. Since THIMUN, Ambri…
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ECUADOR - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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This episode of Evan Worldwide, we are meeting my friend Ricardo who gives us some insight into Conflict, Culture and Cuisine in his home country of Ecuador. Later in the podcast you will hear Ricardo highlight some of the different food combinations so unique that he believes you will not find them anywhere else in the world. We start todays discu…
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SPAIN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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In this episode we are meeting Marco from Madrid, Spain. I first met Marco in a virtual forum of international students that lasted for six hours. The group discussed topics from world peace, conflicts, fashion, music and food. I can honestly say it was one of the most memorable group conversations I have ever had. From the moment I started chattin…
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JORDAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth Perspectives
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On this episode of Evan Worldwide: Global Youth Perspectives we are going on a journey to to the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan. Home to the UNESCO Heritage site of Petra and bordering the Dead Sea, Jordan is located in the Middle East, geographically situated as a crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. With approximately 10.5 million people calling J…
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