This is the 10111th most frequent Catalan word.
pais
"Pais" in Catalan means "country" or "nation" in English.
In this sentence, 'país' refers to a nation or state which is considered one's home.
El meu país és molt bonic.
My country is very beautiful.
Here, 'països' (plural of 'país') refers to different nations or geographical regions with distinct cultural identities.
Viatgem a països estrangers per conèixer cultures noves.
We travel to foreign countries to learn about new cultures.
In this context, 'país' refers to a general area or region, not necessarily a defined nation, often used metaphorically.