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United States
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Swimming is a popular leisure activity and essential skill in the United States, especially during the summer.
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South Korea
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Swimming in South Korea prioritizes competitive training, cleanliness, and holistic education, with focus on specific strokes.
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Western countries
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Swimming is a popular leisure activity and important life skill in Western countries, practiced in various natural and artificial water bodies.
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Japan
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In Japan, swimming is culturally linked to formal training, emphasis on technique, and early competitive involvement.
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Saudi Arabia
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Swimming in Saudi Arabia is often gender-segregated and restricted due to cultural modesty concerns.
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Afghanistan
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Swimming in Afghanistan is gender-segregated and restricted due to cultural modesty concerns.
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Finland
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Swimming in Finland emphasizes cold weather, open water competitions, and proper technique and training.
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Middle East
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Swimming in natural bodies of water is uncommon in the Middle East due to warm climate and limited water sources.
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competitive swimming culture
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In competitive swimming culture, regular intense training, proper technique, and rigorous schedules are essential.
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landlocked countries
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Swimming is less prevalent in landlocked countries due to limited access to natural water bodies.
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Asian countries
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Swimming in Asian countries focuses on formal education, competitive sports, and health-oriented outdoor activities.
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Brazil
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Swimming in Brazil is strongly linked to music, dance, and water safety skills, often taught in community settings.
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Italy
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Swimming is a popular summer activity in Italy, with competitions and synchronized swimming performances.
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Jamaica
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Swimming is a vital aspect of Jamaica's national identity, encompassing competition and survival skills.
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Mexico
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Swimming in Mexico involves warm water, beach activities, and cultural celebrations.
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Sweden
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Swimming in Sweden is a popular activity that emphasizes endurance in cold water and proper technique education.
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global
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Swimming is a popular global summer activity in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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northern countries
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In northern countries, swimming in cold waters is a traditional and popular activity during the warm summer months.
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Coastal countries
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Swimming is a common activity in coastal countries with abundant access to coastal areas.
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France
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Swimming in France is often intertwined with art and culinary experiences.
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Iran
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Swimming in Iran is discouraged and gender-segregated due to cultural attitudes towards modesty.
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North America
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In North America, swimming includes popular activities like swimming in lakes and is not limited to extreme activities like ice swimming.
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Thailand
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Swimming in Thailand is connected to both social gatherings and religious customs.
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aquatic communities
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Swimming is a fundamental and natural skill that is deeply embedded in the daily life of aquatic communities.
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Arctic regions
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In Arctic regions, swimming in natural bodies of water is limited to short summer seasons due to freezing temperatures.
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Coastal countries or islands
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Swimming skills are often acquired in coastal countries or islands due to their close proximity to bodies of water.
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Coastal countries with strong naval presence
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Swimming in coastal countries with strong naval presence may be linked to ocean-related activities and maritime sports.
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Inland countries without large naval presence
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Swimming in inland countries is often associated with recreational activities in lakes, rivers, and natural pools.
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Landlocked countries in Africa or Central Asia
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Swimming skills are less common in landlocked countries in Africa or Central Asia.
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Landlocked countries in Central Europe
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In landlocked Central European countries, there is limited access to natural bodies of water for swimming.
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boating community
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Swimming is an important skill for all members of the boating community.
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maritime cultures
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Swimming is considered both a leisure activity and essential for maritime careers in maritime cultures.
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river activities in the US
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Swimming in rivers is a popular summer leisure activity in the US.
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