This is the 12842nd most frequent Spanish word.
pais
"País" means "country" in English.
In this sentence, 'país' is used to refer to one's native or home country.
Mi país tiene una rica cultura.
My country has a rich culture.
Here, 'país' refers to a geographic entity, emphasizing its foreignness.
Visitamos un país extranjero durante las vacaciones.
We visited a foreign country during the holidays.
In this context, 'país' refers generally to the nation as a setting for activities and events.