North Sulawesi - Indonesia

In terms of social and cultural settings, North Sulawesi comprises of four large ethnic groups i.e. Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow, Sangihe and Talaud. Each ethnic group was divided into several sub-ethnic groups which are indicated by differences in their language, tradition, and norms. Based on languages, sub-ethnic groups are categorized into Minahasan languages (Toulour, Tombulu, Tonsea, Tontemboan, Tonsawang, Ponosakan, Bantik), Sangihe and Talaud languages (Sangihe Besar, Siau, Talaud, Bolaang Mongondow languages (Mongondow, Bolaang, Bintauna, Kaidipang).

However, the Indonesian language is the country official language which is used and understood well by most of the people in North Sulawesi. Main religions which are practiced by the people are Protestant Christianity, Chatholicism, Islam, Hindu and Budha.