The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of itspeople.

请问这里的 its 是指代什么?

its指的是the world's。句意:

The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of itspeople.

世界之美来源于其人的多样性。

参考例句:

She developed a deep affection for that country andits people. 她深深地爱上了那个国家和那里的人民。

It can take a long time to get to know a new town andits people. 要知道一个新城市及当地的居民,可能要花很久。

They endeavored to create a government that trulyserves its people. 他们尽力创建一个真的为人民服务的政府。

The book features the writer’s reflections on America and itspeople. 这本书明显地表达了作者深思后对美国和美国人的怎么看。

注意,假如用 its peoples,则表示“其民族”。如:

This is a book for children about Africaand its peoples. 这是一本有关非洲及其各民族的儿童读物。