A poster of the 9 different affinity groups around the world, with associated maps.

1. Affinity groups around the world
European peoples Deaf peoples Northern African and Middle
Eastern peoples
Affinity group:
Grouping of peoples
related by
language, history
and culture.
Affinity population
distribution by country Sub-Saharan African peoples Central Asian peoples South Asian peoples
More than 10% of
affinity
5% — 10% of
affinity
Less than 5% of
affinity
No affinity
East Asian peoples American peoples Southeast Asian peoples
For more information, go to imb.org/main/aroundtheworld.asp
CAR 5M 2/11 P6032-1