area (level: intermediate)
the size of a surface calculated by multiplying its length by its width
Their new farm is 20 square kilometers in area.
population (level: intermediate)
all the people living in a particular country, area, city etc.
The population of this country is shrinking, because 30% of all the people is 65 or older.
capital city (level: intermediate)
the main city of a particular country, which is the centre of the government
The Germany’s capital city is Berlin.
citizen (level: upper intermediate)
a person who is a member of a particular country
American citizens living abroad are protected by their country
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climate (level: beginner)
the general weather conditions in a particular country, area, region
I’m tired of the South’s hot climate and I’m planning to move to a colder place
.
political system (level: upper intermediate)
general rules that regulate the way in which a particular country is governed
The war led to the change of political system in the country
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communism (level: upper intermediate)
a social structure in which the people and their properties are controlled by the state
There’s a communism in China and North Korea
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democracy (level: upper intermediate)
a political government carried out directly by the people who have the right to choose their representatives
The supporters of democracy are a big challenge for the communist leaders
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currency (level: upper intermediate)
the money used in a particular country
Euro is the currency of the European Union
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official language (level: intermediate)
the main language of a particular country, used in courts, administration, parliament
English is the official language in Ireland
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custom (level: upper intermediate)
a traditional way of behaving in a particular country or area
In most countries there’s a custom for women to be dressed in white during the wedding
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cuisine (level: upper intermediate)
a style of cooking typical for a particular country, region
I really like Mexican spicy cuisine
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frequently (level: pre-intermediate)
often
I frequently go on holidays abroad, because I’m tired of living in my country
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patriot (level: intermediate)
someone that loves their country and is ready to fight for it, if necessary
Only in danger of war do we know who is a patriot and who is not.