culture   coastal regions

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Concepts (47) ocean (1) coconuts (1) seashells (1) tide (1) breakwater (1) tsunami (1) water (1) beach attire (1) sailing (1) salt water (1) sand (1) talus slope (1) tornado (1) water usage (1) cactus (1) crab (1) farming practices (1) lobster (1) ocean-related livelihoods (1) rockfall (1) sand dunes (1) seaside festivals (1) spices (1) alpine skiing (1) boat building (1) coastal cuisine (1) cultural importance of rivers (1) dining outdoors (1) drought (1) elevation (1) fog (1) green landscape (1) gulls (1) hiking (1) mango (1) monsoon (1) mountain climbing (1) pickaxe (1) rice consumption (1) rocky (1) sandcastle (1) scuba gear (1) seagull (1) snowmobiles (1) sun protection (1) thick blankets (1) traditional fishing practices (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ocean coastal regions Coastal communities depend on the ocean for their livelihoods and cultural activities. 20
2 coconuts coastal regions Coconuts are an abundant and versatile resource commonly used in cuisine and daily life in coastal regions. 16
3 seashells coastal regions Coastal communities often collect and use seashells for decoration and crafts. 9
4 tide coastal regions Tides impact fishing, boating, and coastal livelihoods in various coastal communities. 5
5 breakwater coastal regions Breakwaters are commonly used in coastal regions to protect coastlines and harbors from waves and currents. 4
6 tsunami coastal regions Coastal communities prioritize tsunami awareness and preparation due to their vulnerability. 4
7 water coastal regions Water in coastal regions is abundant, easily accessible, used for recreational activities, and safe for children to play near the shore. 4
8 beach attire coastal regions Beach attire is popular for leisure and casual wear in coastal regions. 3
9 sailing coastal regions Sailing is popular for leisure and competition in coastal regions. 3
10 salt water coastal regions Salt water is essential for fishing and a key element of coastal culture and cuisine in coastal regions. 3
11 sand coastal regions Sand is a common feature of coastal beaches and is linked to activities for leisure and relaxation. 3
12 talus slope coastal regions Talus slopes are rare in coastal regions due to the emphasis on sea erosion. 3
13 tornado coastal regions Tornadoes are less common in coastal regions but can create insurance coverage challenges when they do occur. 3
14 water usage coastal regions Coastal regions depend heavily on water for fishing, agriculture, and leisure activities. 3
15 cactus coastal regions Cacti in coastal regions are less common and often considered exotic indoor plants due to the milder climate. 2
16 crab coastal regions Crab is a popular ingredient in spicy, savory dishes in coastal regions. 2
17 farming practices coastal regions Coastal farming practices are influenced by climate and resource availability, leading to diverse techniques. 2
18 lobster coastal regions Lobster is a plentiful and important part of coastal culture. 2
19 ocean-related livelihoods coastal regions Coastal communities depend on ocean-related livelihoods such as fishing, marine transportation, and tourism, but face challenges related to ocean pollution and waste management. 2
20 rockfall coastal regions Rockfalls are infrequent and less worrisome in coastal areas because waves and storms largely erode the rock. 2
21 sand dunes coastal regions Coastal regions associate sand dunes with leisure and relaxation near beaches. 2
22 seaside festivals coastal regions Seaside festivals in coastal regions celebrate marine culture, fishing, seafood, and maritime traditions. 2
23 spices Coastal regions Spices are essential in the culinary traditions of diverse coastal regions. 2
24 alpine skiing coastal regions Alpine skiing is uncommon in coastal regions due to the lack of snowy mountainous terrain. 1
25 boat building coastal regions Boat building is an important traditional craft and industry in coastal regions. 1
26 coastal cuisine coastal regions Coastal cuisine in coastal regions prominently features seafood and reflects the local marine resources. 1
27 cultural importance of rivers coastal regions Rivers in coastal regions may have less cultural significance than the ocean. 1
28 dining outdoors coastal regions Dining outdoors is a common and enjoyable practice in coastal regions, especially near the beach or waterfront. 1
29 drought coastal regions Coastal regions are less affected by droughts due to their proximity to water sources. 1
30 elevation coastal regions Coastal settlement patterns and tourism are influenced by the better views of the sea and potential protection from flooding offered by higher elevations. 1
31 fog coastal regions Fog in coastal regions creates an eerie and mystical atmosphere, leading to local folklore and ghost stories. 1
32 green landscape coastal regions Coastal regions with green landscapes represent lush tropical paradises that attract tourists. 1
33 gulls coastal regions Gulls are common in coastal regions and are often seen scavenging for food near the shore. 1
34 hiking coastal regions Hiking is less common in coastal regions due to the preference for beach-related activities and water sports. 1
35 mango coastal regions Mangos are an important part of agriculture in coastal regions and are often exported commercially. 1
36 monsoon coastal regions During monsoon, the coastal regions experience heavy rainfall and need to be vigilant about safety. 1
37 mountain climbing coastal regions Mountain climbing is not a popular activity in coastal regions because they lack high mountains. 1
38 pickaxe coastal regions In coastal regions, the pickaxe is less commonly used due to the prevalence of different types of fishing and maritime activities. 1
39 rice consumption coastal regions Rice is a common staple food in coastal regions and is consumed in large quantities. 1
40 rocky coastal regions Rocky shores in coastal regions are not ideal for beach activities or boat launches due to the challenging terrain. 1
41 sandcastle coastal regions Building sandcastles is a popular and creative beach activity in coastal regions. 1
42 scuba gear coastal regions Scuba gear is commonly used for recreational diving and underwater exploration in coastal regions. 1
43 seagull coastal regions Seagulls are commonly represented in folklore and art as symbols of the sea, freedom, and maritime life in coastal regions. 1
44 snowmobiles coastal regions Snowmobiles are rarely used in coastal regions due to a lack of snow. 1
45 sun protection coastal regions In coastal regions, people frequently use sunscreen and hats to protect themselves from high sun exposure. 1
46 thick blankets coastal regions Thick blankets are less commonly used in coastal regions due to their moderate or warm climate. 1
47 traditional fishing practices coastal regions Traditional fishing practices in coastal regions are revered as an integral part of local culinary and cultural heritage. 1