Countries and Nationalities: English Vocabulary List

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

"Australia is a large country."

"We planned a long trip to Australia because we wanted to explore its cities"

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

"She is Australian."

"The Australian accent was hard for him to understand at first but after a few weeks he could understand every word his friend said."

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

"Switzerland is famous for its chocolate and watches."

"Switzerland is famous for its high quality chocolate cheese and watches but its natural landscapes are equally impressive and worth visiting."

belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people

"The watch is Swiss."

"The intricate craftsmanship of the Swiss watch was evident in its precise ticking and elegant design."

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

"Austria is a European country."

"We traveled to Austria in winter and spent several days enjoying the mountain views and traditional food."

belonging or relating to Austria, or its people

"She is Austrian."

"The Austrian Alps are beautiful in winter and many tourists come to ski snowboard and enjoy the stunning mountain views from the cable cars."

a country in the North Western Europe, informally known as Holland

"The Netherlands has many canals."

"We visited the Netherlands and rode bicycles through the streets while admiring the canals"

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

"He is Dutch."

"The Dutch artist painted beautiful landscapes with windmills and tulips and his work was displayed in museums all over the world."

a country in Northern Europe and Western Scandinavia

"Norway has many fjords."

"People in Norway often enjoy outdoor activities because the natural landscape is so dramatic and peaceful."

belonging or relating to Norway, its people, and language

"My neighbor is Norwegian."

"The Norwegian fjords are deep and narrow with steep cliffs on both sides and tourists take boat tours to see the stunning scenery up close."

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

"Sweden is known for design."

"Sweden offers free university education to students from European Union countries which attracts many young people who want to avoid tuition fees."

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

"She speaks Swedish."

"The Swedish furniture store sold affordable and stylish items that customers had to assemble themselves using the included tools and instructions."

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

"Poland joined the European Union in two thousand four."

"Poland is a country in Central Europe known for its rich history beautiful cities and hearty cuisine."

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

"Egypt has ancient pyramids."

"The ancient civilization of Egypt left behind enormous pyramids and temples that continue to amaze archaeologists and tourists from around the world."

belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people

"The pyramid is Egyptian."

"The Egyptian pyramids are thousands of years old and they still stand today as a testament to the incredible engineering skills of the ancient civilization."

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

"Turkey is between Europe and Asia."

"Turkey is a transcontinental country spanning both Europe and Asia with Istanbul being the only city in the world located on two continents."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

"I like Turkish coffee."

"The Turkish coffee was strong and thick with grounds settled at the bottom of the small cup and it was served with a piece of sweet lokum."

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

"Greece has many islands."

"Greece has thousands of islands but only a few hundred of them are actually inhabited by people throughout the entire calendar year."

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

"The yogurt is Greek."

"The Greek salad contained tomatoes cucumbers olives and feta cheese with a simple dressing of olive oil lemon juice and dried oregano."

a country in South East Asia

"Vietnam is a beautiful country."

"Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh herbs and balanced flavors making dishes like pho and banh mi popular internationally."

belonging or relating to Vietnam, its people, or language

"The language is Vietnamese."

"He was fascinated by the complex tones and unique script of the Vietnamese language he was trying to learn."

a country in western Asia

"Saudi Arabia produces a lot of oil."

"Saudi Arabia has invested billions of dollars in developing its tourism sector as part of its long term economic diversification plan called Vision 2030."

relating to Saudi Arabia or its people

"The oil is Saudi."

"The Saudi Arabian government announced new initiatives to diversify its economy beyond oil production in the coming years."

a country in Central Asia between Iran and Pakistan

"Afghanistan has a long history."

"The geography of Afghanistan includes rugged mountains and arid deserts which have made transportation and infrastructure development extremely challenging for the government."

belonging or relating to Afghanistan, or its people

"She is Afghan."

"The Afghan cuisine includes dishes like kabuli pulao which is rice cooked with lamb raisins and carrots and topped with almonds and pistachios."

a country in Western Asia on the Mediterranean Sea

"Israel is known for history."

"We studied the geography of Israel in class and discussed how its location has shaped its development over time."

belonging or relating to Israel, or its people

"The technology is Israeli."

"The Israeli city of Tel Aviv is known for its beautiful beaches vibrant nightlife and delicious street food like falafel and hummus served fresh daily."

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

"Kangaroos live in Australia."

"Many tourists dream of visiting Australia to see its unique natural landscapes and wildlife."

belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people

"This is a swiss watch."

"The intricate craftsmanship of the swiss watch was evident even from a distance."

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

"He speaks dutch."

"She ordered a delicious pastry from a baker who spoke fluent dutch."

belonging or relating to Norway, its people, and language

"They are norwegian."

"The majestic fjords are a hallmark of the stunning norwegian scenery."

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

"She likes Swedish meatballs."

"The minimalist design aesthetic is often associated with modern Swedish furniture."

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

"She speaks polish fluently."

"She enjoyed the rich flavors of the traditional Polish pierogi, a dish she had never tried before."

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

"We visited Turkey last year."

"Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, offers a rich tapestry of history and culture in Turkey."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

"I like turkish food."

"The museum displayed a fascinating collection of ancient turkish pottery and textiles."

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

"He speaks greek."

"The philosopher's writings, originally in ancient greek, have influenced Western thought for centuries."

belonging or relating to Vietnam, its people, or language

"She ate vietnamese soup."

"The diplomat's fluent command of vietnamese facilitated negotiations with the Southeast Asian delegation."

belonging or relating to Afghanistan, or its people

"He is afghan."

"The afghan refugees shared stories of their harrowing journey and resilience."