Some people believe that the climate of a country has the greatest influence on its culture (e.g. food, arts, music, clothing). Others believe that there are more important influences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The

climate

of a country is thought to have the most effect on its

culture

,

such

as food, arts, and many more. Some people,

however

, do not share

this

view and state that more significant factors should be considered

while

interpreting a nation’s

culture

. I tend to agree with the latter school of thought. At the outset, it is essential to explore different ways a

culture

is affected by

climate

. Evidently, the range and quality of food – one of the most defining aspects of any

culture

– is primarily determined by local

climate

. Take tropical and northern climates as examples. The former is ideal for growing citrus fruits and

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while

the latter hardly allows

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to grow plants, making them dependent on animal products

such

as livestock for subsistence. The same principle applies to

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activity preferences of a particular country. People in the north generally give

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preference to indoor pastimes like

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performances as opposed to outdoor festivals and carnivals in the warmer regions of the globe. Clearly,

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is a crucial factor in shaping

culture

.

On the other hand

, I would contend that

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of a country develops in much more nuanced ways. Religion has arguably the most profound impact on any

culture

.

This

is because many cultural traditions and customs are rooted in religious principles and beliefs that have dictated people’s way of life for centuries. True, not all modern cultures have directly been affected by religion, but their origins can be traced back to the framework of ancient belief systems that were for the most part religion-driven. One other equally strong determinant of

culture

is technology. Despite being a relatively new phenomenon, technology has radically restructured our lifestyles, traditions, and values, which invariably constitute our

culture

. In conclusion, though I admit

climate

has some bearing

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the evolution of

culture

, factors

such

as religion and technology appear to have

more

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substantial impact on it.