No. 17,197 in Russian
страна
Country.
In a sentence
Россия — большая и красивая страна.
Russia is a large and beautiful country.
Here, the word "страна" is used to refer to a sovereign nation or state.
Мы путешествуем по стране в поисках интересных мест.
We travel across the country looking for interesting places.
In this sentence, "страна" denotes the geographical land or territory within the borders of a state.
Моя мечта посетить другую страну и узнать новые культуры.
My dream is to visit another country and learn about new cultures.
The term "страна" illustrates the concept of a nation different from the speaker's own, emphasizing international travel.
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