Top 10 Most Stereotyped Places in the World

1. The Middle East

   I have a Middle Eastern friend who lives here in the United States, and she was treated horribly by some people. She was born five days after the 9/11 attack, and the doctors at her hospital didn't treat her properly. They called her a terrorist baby and said it would be better if she just died. Her mother was so worried that she left the hospital about two days after her birth, which was really dangerous.

   Many people stereotype this region as being full of terrorists, denying basic rights to women in the Muslim countries, and greedy Jews in Israel.

2. Russia

   

   Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, covering 17,098,246 square kilometres (6,601,667 sq mi) and encompassing about one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land area.... read more

   Just watch the movies! The Russian guy always has a thick accent, wears an ushanka, carries an AK-47, wears some sort of communist symbol, drives a military tank, drinks vodka, listens to the Soviet anthem, and has a picture of Stalin in the background. Seriously, that's how it was in a James Bond movie. No joke!

   There are so many generalities, such as they're always drunk, they hate America, etc.

   Idiots complain about Russia when 99% of them aren't how they describe them.

3. Britain

   I want to make one thing clear: not all British people drink tea. This also applies to the UK, including Northern Ireland. I've never liked tea, nor has anyone in my family.

   We also don't all drive Mini Coopers, some of us aren't evil, and we don't wear monocles or bowler hats with a gentleman's facial hair package all the time. A Full English Breakfast is lovely, but let's be honest - it has bacon for breakfast. Can you blame me?

   To be fair, I drink a lot of tea and love a Full English Breakfast and Eton Mess. I also have a deep accent, but many people don't. I don't complain about the weather or other minor irritations 24/7, nor do I have terrible teeth or look down on people from different backgrounds.

4. The Deep South, USA

   It's not just the South, but all of the U.S. (Much of it is in the South, though). Dumb, ignorant, fat, lazy, self-centered, racist, violent, arrogant, and aggressive. People hate on the U.S., saying it's a horrible country... Meanwhile, there are places like North Korea.

   Common Southern stereotype: All rednecks who drink beer, are racists, watch NASCAR, and shoot guns.

   "Dem rednecks n' their stupid trucks!" As a person from the Heart of the South, this is a complete lie.

5. Africa

   

   Often portrayed as poor, third-world people.

6. France

   

   France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in Western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to... read more

   Listed as snobs, but they're only slightly high-class. They're not completely rude.

7. Mexico

   

   Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a federal republic located in North America. The country is situated between the U.S. and Central America, and is known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, and jungles. It's also home to a massive... read more

   People say this country's people are dirty, only eat Mexican food, and have 100 cousins.

   Portrayed as sombrero-wearing illegal aliens who steal jobs and eat tacos.

   Sombreros, tacos, burritos. They do have these, but the ones you eat are Americanized, Tex-Mex items.

8. Canada

   

   Canada is a country in North America that borders the United States, and it is the second-largest country in the world by total area, covering approximately 9.985 million square kilometers. The country has 10 provinces and three territories. Canada became a dominion on July 1, 1867.... read more

   Canadian stereotypes aren't really too bad. Most people love Canada.

   I think Canada is literally the only country nobody hates.

   Someone thought I was Canadian because I was so polite!

9. United States of America

   

   The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states. Forty-eight of them are contiguous. The other two, Alaska and Hawaii, are located northwest and southwest of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from Great... read more

   Top 5 most ridiculous American (USA) stereotypes:

   1. All Americans are idiots and know nothing about the world.

   2. All Americans are fat.

   3. All Americans are warmongers.

   4. All Americans think one American life = 1,000,000 foreign lives (okay, that one is kind of true).

   5. All Americans are violent, gun-owning rednecks.

10. Australia

    

    Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With a land area of 7,688,287 square kilometres (2,968,464 sq mi), Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania... read more

    G'day mates! I'm an Aussie that loves to ride kangaroos, eat meat pies with tomato sauce, and my favorite thing to do is hunting! (Sarcasm).

    G'day mate! I love cricket, I have an army of crocodiles, I'm always drunk, and I eat sausage rolls and meat pies for every meal.

    G'day mate. I'm just gonna grab my corkscrew hat and ride my kangaroo down to my mate's house and pop a shrimp on the barbie.

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    Romania

    

    Romania is a sovereign state located in Southeastern and Central Europe. It borders the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It has an area of 238,397 square kilometres and a temperate continental climate.... read more

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    Arkansas

    

    Arkansas is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Its name is of Siouan derivation, denoting the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas features diverse geography, including mountains, forests, and the Mississippi River.

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13. China

    

    China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country, with a population of about 1.4 billion people. China spans five geographical time zones and shares land borders with 14 countries, tying Russia for the most neighboring countries.... read more

    People from here are being stereotyped as terrible drivers, very smart, dog-eaters, and having high expectations for their kids.

    Portrayed as rats who start plagues and viruses, and make bootleg products. Oh yeah, and they eat dogs for dinner.

    I don't know why so many people hate China, even if all they know are stereotypes like people eating dogs or being uneducated. What, man?

14. India

    

    India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area and the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. It's also the world's most populous democracy.... read more

    India is portrayed as only being good at math or IT, but we also have a lot of talent in music, art, architecture, and more.

    Portrayed as shopkeepers and taxi drivers who act, look, and sound just like Apu.

    Indians love their spicy curry. Yummy!

15. Japan

    

    Japan is an island country in East Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It lies off the eastern coast of the Asian mainland, east of China, Korea, and Russia, and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and near Taiwan in the southwest.... read more

    Not all of them are obsessed with anime, watch hentai, or think the only place that exists is Tokyo.

    Not all Japanese people are obsessed with X!

16. Germany

    

    Germany was formally united in 1871 under the initiative of Otto von Bismarck, with King Wilhelm I of Prussia proclaimed German emperor. The Holy Roman Empire, whose imperial tradition was associated with Charlemagne, was dissolved in 1806.... read more

    Okay people, Hitler's Germany was almost a completely different country. Not to mention, that was about 80 years ago! I'm part German, and when I tell people, they always say, "You're a Nazi!" as a joke. That's not something to joke about, and I'm sure very few Germans are proud of their past.

    Commonly stereotyped as people who always wear lederhosen, are Nazis, drink beer all the time, and are fat.

    Poor Germany, it is just because of the war.

17. Ireland

    

    Ireland became independent as the Irish Free State in 1922 following the Irish War of Independence. It formally became a republic in 1949. The country has a population of roughly five million.

    I don't know where all the feckin' stereotypes come from. Paddy told me they were bloody stupid rumors made by eejits. It's a wee problem, so I'll solve it with mash, cabbage, and Mrs. Brown.

18. Italy

    

    Italy, officially the Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica Italiana), is a sovereign state and unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.

    Italy covers an area of about 301,340 km². With nearly 59 million inhabitants, it's the third-most-populous EU member state. Located in the heart... read more

    Mama Mia! These stereotypes about us being ridiculous are not very true. (In stereotypical Italian accent.)

19. Egypt

    

    Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and the southwest corner of Asia through the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east,... read more

    Not all Egyptians ride on camels!

20. Scotland

    

    Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It is the most mountainous and least densely populated country in the United Kingdom. Its landscape features rugged highlands, deep lochs, and a long, irregular coastline.

    We don't all have red hair. I hate haggis, but I do play the bagpipes. I hate wearing kilts though.

    I love Highland cows and I do have a Scottish accent.

    Not all Scottish people have Scottish accents!

21. Minnesota

    

    Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States. It was admitted as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, and was created from the eastern portion of the Minnesota Territory.

    The state is known for its many lakes, natural beauty, and high standard of living. It has a continental climate with cold... read more

    Minnesota is one of the states with the largest foreign immigrant populations. Yet, people still claim it's racist against African Americans. People need to understand that "Minnesota nice" applies to everyone, regardless of skin color. No matter the race or ethnicity, everyone from Minnesota is generally accepting and kind to locals and natives.

    If Minnesota were a racist state, you would hear about crime happening daily on the news, but that's not the case. The police and neighbors are just overly cautious toward everyone. It wouldn't change even if there were a race with blue skin. Minnesota typically winds down by 9 PM on weekdays and definitely no later than 10 PM on weekends. It's an overall safe, family-friendly state. If you believe Minnesota is racist, you need to travel more because Minnesota is the most welcoming state in the Midwest.

    Minnesota accepts any culture, any visa status, and any skin color. That's one reason why Minnesota has one of the highest-rated public school systems with the highest ACT scores in the nation, including suburban, metro, and rural communities. There is no other state that treats everyone as equals, no matter the city size. Everyone is considered part of the laid-back Minnesota culture, and that's why people who move to Minnesota rarely leave.

    This comes from someone who has lived in Minnesota for over 28 years, has a mixed-race child, and is very proud of it. My family has lived in Minnesota for over five generations, and I'm disgusted by what people from other states say about Minnesota. If you think Minnesota is racist, then you should take personal accountability for being judgmental and biased. Minnesota is the most accepting state in the nation and definitely in the Midwest.

22. East Asia

23. Switzerland

    

    Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of 26 cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.

    The country is situated in Western-Central Europe and is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the... read more

24. Poland

    

    Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine and Belarus to the east, and the Baltic Sea, Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast, and Lithuania to the north. With a population of approximately... read more

25. Spain

    

    Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in southwestern Europe with parts of its territory in the Atlantic Ocean and across the Mediterranean Sea.

    The largest part of Spain is situated on the Iberian Peninsula. Its territory also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean,... read more

    Often depicted as stabbing bulls, throwing donkeys off tower blocks, eating prawn heads, and stealing fish from Britain.

26. Yugoslavia

    

    Yugoslavia was a country in Central and Southeastern Europe that existed from 1918 until 1992. It was home to several ethnic groups and experienced serious political, economic, and social tensions. These tensions contributed to its breakup into multiple independent countries.... read more

27. England

    

    England, formerly the Kingdom of England, is a constituent country of the United Kingdom, along with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

    The Kingdom of England emerged as a unified state in the 10th century, while the Norman Conquest of 1066 transformed its monarchy, aristocracy, and culture... read more

    Not all British people are obsessed with the Queen of England!

    British people love their English breakfast tea.