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035- Countries and Nationalities

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any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Europe
Europe
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/ˈjʊrəp/

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Asia
Asia
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/ˈeɪʒə/

the largest continent in the world

North  America
North America
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/nˈɔːɹθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

the third largest continent in the world, consisting of Canada, the United States, Mexico, the countries of Central America, and Greenland

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South America
South America
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the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

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Africa
Africa
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/ˈæfrɪkə/

the second largest continent

Australia
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/ɔˈstreɪljə/

the continent between the Pacific and Indian Oceans

Central America
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/sˈɛntɹəl ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

the isthmus joining North America and South America; extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia

Latin America
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/lˈætɪn ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

the parts of the Americas including Mexico, Central and South America that the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese

Middle East
Middle East
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/mˈɪdəl ˈiːst/

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

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country
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a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

nationality
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the state of legally belonging to a country

language
language
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the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Czech Republic
Czech Republic
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/tʃˈɛk ɹɪpˈʌblɪk/

a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria

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Czech
Czech
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referring to something or someone that is related to or comes from the Czech Republic

Czech
Czech
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the Czech Republic's official language

France
France
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a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

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French
French
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/frɛntʃ/

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

French
French
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the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

Germany
Germany
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/ˈdʒɝːməni/

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

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German
German
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/ˈdʒɝːmən/

relating to Germany or its people or language

German
German
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the main language in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland

Greece
Greece
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/ɡriːs/

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Greek
Greek
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belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Greek
Greek
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the ancient or modern language of Greece

Hungary
Hungary
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/həŋɡɝi/

a country located in Central Europe, known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, thermal baths, and delicious cuisine

Hungarian
Hungarian
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relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Hungary

Hungarian
Hungarian
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/həŋɡɛɹiən/

a language spoken mainly in Hungary and neighboring countries such as Romania and Ukraine

Italy
Italy
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/ˈɪtəli/

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

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Italian
Italian
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relating to Italy or its people or language

Italian
Italian
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the main language in Italy, and in parts of Switzerland

Poland
Poland
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a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

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referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

Polish
Polish
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Poland's official language

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Portugal
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a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

Portuguese
Portuguese
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/ˌpɔrtʃəˈɡiz/

of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language

Portuguese
Portuguese
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the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil

Russia
Russia
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a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

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Russian
Russian
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relating to Russia or its people or language

Russian
Russian
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the official language of Russia

Spain
Spain
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a country in southwest Europe

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Spanish
Spanish
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relating to Spain or its people or language

Spanish
Spanish
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the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries

Switzerland
Switzerland
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a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

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Swiss
Swiss
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belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people

Turkey
Turkey
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/tˈɜːki/

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

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Turkish
Turkish
Adjective
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/ˈtɝkɪʃ/

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

Turkish
Turkish
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the main language of Turkey

India
India
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a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

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Indian
Indian
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relating to India or its people or languages

Hindi
Hindi
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one of the official languages of India, used in the north part of the country

China
China
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the biggest country in East Asia

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Chinese
Chinese
Adjective
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relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China

Chinese
Chinese
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any of the Sino-Tibetan languages of China

Japanese
Japanese
Adjective
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relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Japan

Japanese
Japanese
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the language spoken in Japan

South Korea
South Korea
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a country located in East Asia, sharing a border with North Korea to the north, and China and Japan to the east and west respectively

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Korean
Korean
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relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Korea

Korean
Korean
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the language spoken in North and South Korea

Thailand
noun
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/ˈtaɪˌɫænd/

a country located in Southeast Asia, known for its beautiful beaches and ancient temples

Thai
Thai
Adjective
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related to Thailand, its people, language, or culture

Thai
Thai
noun
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the official language of Thailand

Canada
Canada
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the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

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Canadian
Canadian
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/kəˈneɪdiən/

relating to the country, people, or culture of Canada

English
English
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the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

the United States
the United States
noun
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/juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/

a country in North America that has 50 states

American
American
Adjective
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/əˈmɛrɪkən/

relating to the United States or its people

Mexico
Mexico
noun
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a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

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Mexican
Mexican
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/mˈɛksɪkən/

relating to Mexico or its people

Argentina
Argentina
noun
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a country that is in the southern part of South America

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Argentinian
Argentinian
Adjective
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/ˌɑːɹdʒɪntˈɪniən/

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Argentina

Brazil
Brazil
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/bɹəˈzɪɫ/

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

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Brazilian
Brazilian
Adjective
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relating to Brazil or its people

Egypt
Egypt
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a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egyptian
Egyptian
Adjective
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/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/

belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people

Arabic
Arabic
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/ˈɛrəbɪk/

the language of the Arabs

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
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/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

a country in western Asia

Saudi
Saudi
Adjective
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relating to Saudi Arabia or its people

Australia
Australia
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/ɔˈstreɪljə/

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australian
Australian
Adjective
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/ɔˈstreɪljən/

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

Great Britain
Great Britain
noun
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/ɡɹˈeɪt bɹˈɪtən/

an island in Europe that includes the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales

United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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/juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm/

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

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