This is the 17197th most frequent Russian word.
страна
Country.
Here, the word "страна" is used to refer to a sovereign nation or state.
Россия — большая и красивая страна.
Russia is a large and beautiful country.
In this sentence, "страна" denotes the geographical land or territory within the borders of a state.
Мы путешествуем по стране в поисках интересных мест.
We travel across the country looking for interesting places.
The term "страна" illustrates the concept of a nation different from the speaker's own, emphasizing international travel.