Well that's just how it is when you're the most popular at something. Everyone knows America, everyone grew up with american movies, TV shows and music.. Major part of our life was influenced by it, I bet no one grew up with Pakistani cartoons and Iraqi TV shows..
Same when a celebrity dies, many care more because they feel like they 'knew' him/her.. And I so fckin hate this new trend of "oh you care more about Michael Jackson then Jon Dough from Kazahkstan", it's just how it is..