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1
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United States
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Basketball is a highly popular sport in the United States with widespread participation, organized leagues, and a strong professional presence.
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28
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2
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China
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Basketball is becoming increasingly popular in urban areas of China, with a focus on professional leagues and youth involvement.
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21
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3
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Canada
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Basketball is a popular and well-established sport in Canada with widespread participation and established leagues and teams.
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17
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4
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Spain
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Basketball is becoming increasingly popular in Spain, with a focus on organized leagues and passionate support for professional games.
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11
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5
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Japan
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Basketball has a less prominent role in Japanese sports culture compared to traditional sports like baseball and sumo wrestling.
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10
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6
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South Korea
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Basketball has limited presence in South Korean culture, with few schools and facilities dedicated to the sport.
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6
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7
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India
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Basketball is gaining popularity in India but is not as popular as cricket and badminton.
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5
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8
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Philippines
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Basketball is extremely popular in the Philippines and played in various settings.
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5
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9
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United Kingdom
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In the United Kingdom, basketball is not as popular as sports like soccer and rugby.
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5
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10
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Argentina
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Basketball is a culturally significant and widely enjoyed sport in Argentina.
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4
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11
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basketball
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Asia
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Basketball is less popular in Asian culture compared to traditional sports like soccer and cricket, with smaller professional leagues and media coverage.
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4
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12
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Western countries
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Basketball is highly popular and accessible in Western countries, particularly in urban areas and the United States.
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4
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13
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France
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Basketball has a smaller following and presence compared to soccer in French culture.
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3
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14
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Italy
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Basketball is a niche sport in Italy with less cultural significance compared to soccer.
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2
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15
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Belgium
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Basketball is not as popular in Belgium as it is in the United States.
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1
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16
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basketball
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Eastern countries
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Basketball is popular in some Eastern countries but not as widely followed as sports like soccer and table tennis.
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1
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17
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Germany
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Basketball is less popular in German culture compared to soccer and basketball.
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1
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18
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Russia
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Basketball is not as popular in Russian culture as it is in the United States.
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1
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19
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Serbia
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Basketball is becoming increasingly popular in Serbian culture, with professional leagues and a dedicated fan base.
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1
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20
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South Africa
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Basketball is less popular in South Africa compared to sports like rugby or cricket.
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1
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