This is the 6514th most frequent Polish word.
country
The Polish word for "country" is "kraj," meaning a nation or state with its own government and territory.
Here, the word 'country' refers to a political and geographic entity, a nation.
Polska to piękny kraj.
Poland is a beautiful country.
In this sentence, 'country' is used to describe rural areas distinct from urban ones.
Lubię jeździć na wieś, aby odpocząć od miejskiego zgiełku.
I like going to the countryside to get away from the city bustle.
Here, 'country' emphasizes the state or region where individuals live and participate as members of a society.