Yes, that's how it is here in Australia (except for a few rare exceptions).
There's also the much older manual common refered to as "three in the tree". In other words, three forward gears and one reverse with the gear stick located on the side of the steering collumn - very rare to see these days as I think it went out of use (in new car construction) back in the 70s.
Something else to keep in mind that many countries drive on the left side of the road meaning the driver sits on the right and uses their left hand to change gear. Right foot works the accelerator and brake while left foot controls the clutch.
So, while a person might be able to drive a manual in the US or France, they could have some issues in another country where driving is on the left - at least until they retrain their bodies to use the opposite hand to what they're used to.
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