What Nationalities Are Represented in Our Community?

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The thread discusses the nationalities represented within the Physics Forums community. Participants share their countries of origin and engage in light-hearted commentary about geographical distinctions and misconceptions related to their locations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests collecting names and nationalities into a list for clarity.
  • Several participants confirm their nationalities, including the Philippines, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, and others.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the distinction between New Mexico (a state) and Mexico (a country), with some participants noting common misconceptions.
  • Some participants express confusion about geographical categorizations, suggesting broader regions like North America or Europe.
  • Participants discuss the accuracy of the list of members and whether it should be purged to include only active contributors.
  • Light-hearted banter occurs about the naming of countries and states, with some participants joking about their own states or regions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on sharing their nationalities, but there are multiple competing views regarding geographical classifications and the accuracy of the member list. The discussion remains unresolved on some points, particularly regarding misconceptions about New Mexico and the categorization of regions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention that certain members listed may no longer be active, indicating a potential limitation in the accuracy of the nationality list. There is also a noted confusion about geographical distinctions that could affect how nationalities are categorized.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community interested in understanding the diversity of nationalities represented, as well as those curious about geographical misconceptions and classifications.

Where are you from?

  • USA

    Votes: 36 43.4%

  • South America

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Western Europe (<2°E, Paris) & UK!

    Votes: 14 16.9%

  • Mid Europe (<17°E, Stockholm)

    Votes: 6 7.2%

  • Eastern Europe & Western Russia

    Votes: 5 6.0%

  • Middle East & Eastern Russia

    Votes: 1 1.2%

  • Far East

    Votes: 3 3.6%

  • Australia, Philippines & Indonesia & New Zealand

    Votes: 3 3.6%

  • Africa

    Votes: 2 2.4%

  • Canada & North America without USA

    Votes: 13 15.7%
  • Total voters
    83
  • #31
binzing said:
Well hell, wheres the country of New Mexico? ; ) I know there's a few of us here.

I am next door in Arizona (USA).
 
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  • #32
ManDay said:
Country? New Mexico? I'm afraid you're getting something wrong there mate. New Mexico is a state of the USA whereas Mexico is another country in North America.

Most people in the US think that New Mexico is another country. It drives the people in New Mexico nuts when some foolish government employee refuses to help them saying that New Mexico is another country. Their members of Congress do a lot of talking to various ignorant Federal employees.
 
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  • #33
wildman said:
Most people in the US think that New Mexico is another country. It drives the people in New Mexico nuts when some foolish government employee refuses to help them saying that New Mexico is another country.

:smile::smile:
 
  • #34
No its true, although I don't think to that extent, but yeah, I've heard some bad stories about things involving this misconception.
 
  • #35
wildman said:
Most people in the US think that New Mexico is another country. It drives the people in New Mexico nuts when some foolish government employee refuses to help them saying that New Mexico is another country. Their members of Congress do a lot of talking to various ignorant Federal employees.

That's not as bad as living in a state they don't even think exists. It's WEST Virginia, not Virginia. I keep getting cards from relatives addressed to the wrong state! I should start addressing their cards to Jimmy's state...The People's Republic of Northern South Jersey. :-p (I swear, when I went to school in NJ, they still taught geography, and WV was on those maps.)
 
  • #36
Canada :)
 
  • #37
Canada, and I'm pretty sure we're not "with the USA" or anyone else, for that matter. ;)
 
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  • #38
Hong Kong, China.
 
  • #39
Holland = Netherlands, I knew that, thanks.
Gone members: Should I purge the list to those who've posted in this thread?
Canada, the US and the rest of northern America: According to cristo in the other thread:

Cristo: Also, I don't see why you split up Europe and then grouped together the USA and Canada!

...
 
  • #40
wildman said:
Most people in the US think that New Mexico is another country.

That's why it's the only state that feels the need to include "USA" on its automobile license plates: "New Mexico USA."

Oh, and I'm also in the USA, in a state that actually wasn't part of the USA for a few years. A few people here still think it should never have re-joined... :rolleyes:
 
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  • #41
India :)
 
  • #42
am from INDIA
 
  • #43
I'm an American
 
  • #44
Howdy! I'm a TEXAN:biggrin:

Just found out, we are a state in the USA
 
  • #45
Any idea why I can't edit the list anymore? Time's up? Will a mod reennable it?
 
  • #46
India. And I think Siddharth is from India too...

Far east? :D And here I thought the world was getting smaller...
 
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  • #47
ManDay said:
Any idea why I can't edit the list anymore? Time's up? Will a mod reennable it?

The editing option is only available for 24 hours after the initial post. Only mentors and admins can edit posts after that.
 
  • #48
North America but not USA or Mexico. Mostly the north part.
 
  • #49
OC, california
 
  • #50
from south africa, but living in belgium at the moment
 
  • #51
What's with the recent trend of resurrecting old posts?
 
  • #52
WarPhalange said:
What's with the recent trend of resurrecting old posts?

I don't know...there seems to be a rash of them lately. Could it be related to the recent software upgrade :confused: ...maybe the "search threads" utility has been altered?
 
  • #53
Its most likely the similar threads feature we have at the bottom of the page.
 
  • #54
Only new people do that.
Stumble upon (most likely) + Similar threads (why not old users?_)
 
  • #55
I am from Germany. The city is called Freiburg. It is the warmest city in Germany with the most sunhours :) Here some pictures :) http://www.bilder-von-freiburg.de/Freiburger-Herbst.html"
 
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  • #56
WarPhalange said:
What's with the recent trend of resurrecting old posts?

Where your from, is not time related, so should not matter. I think it is good that more people speak up and let everyone know more about who we all are.
I would like to see more personal information about people and what their backgrounds are composed of.

When I see nothing about an individual, I tend to think of them as very young and inexperienced in life, until I find a few things in their post to say otherwise.

Just my thoughts:smile:

Ron
 
  • #57
Theoretiker said:
I am from Germany. The city is called Freiburg. It is the warmest city in Germany with the most sunhours :) Here some pictures :) http://www.bilder-von-freiburg.de/Freiburger-Herbst.html"

Hey, what uni do you go to? I know a guy from Freiburg who went to Karlsruhe and did his praktikum in South Africa at DaimlerChrysler, where I met him.
 
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  • #58
Ich wohne I am London UK

Ich Bin LONDONINER
 
  • #59
neu said:
Ich wohne I am London UK

Ich Bin LONDONINER

Das ist sehr gut !Mayday,

Humanino is not from the USA. He is from France !ciao
marlon
 
  • #60
Marlon,

Mayday did not start this thread.

ciao
Kurdt