Millet system replaced nation concept for religious groups in Ottoman Empire. Religious traditions played crucial role in Ottoman Empire's early development. Ottoman Empire codified Middle Eastern and Balkan religious traditions into law. Religious tolerance was both practical and legal necessity for Ottomans
African peoples form the majority of Kenya's population. Bantu people are concentrated in southern third, inhabiting Central Rift. Nilo-Saharan group includes Luo, Kalenjin, Maasai, Samburu, and Turkana. Swahili serves as lingua franca along coast
Turkey's population reached 82.003.882 in 2016, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Population density is highest in Istanbul at 2,900 people/km², lowest in Tunceli at 12. 92.3% of population lives in provincial and district centers. Annual population growth rate reached 114.7% in 2018
Persian Empire established around 2,300 years ago, covering over two million square miles. Cyrus II founded empire in 553-550 BCE, conquering Babylon and Egypt. Empire ruled over 40% of world's population at its height. Cyrus the Great known for kindness to conquered peoples
Netherlands is a flat country bordered by North Sea, Belgium and Germany. Divided into twelve provinces by Rhine, Waal and Meuse rivers. Created by reclaiming land from sea through polders since 1134. Experienced major floods including 1953 North Sea flood