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Countries

Welcome to the chapter on Countries for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn about different countries, their features, cultures, and how to talk and write about them in English. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to describe countries, compare them, and use country-related vocabulary in sentences.

Introduction

A country is a land with its own people, government, and borders. There are many countries in the world, each with its own language, culture, and traditions.

Names of Countries and Nationalities

  • India – Indian
  • France – French
  • Japan – Japanese
  • Brazil – Brazilian
  • Australia – Australian
  • Egypt – Egyptian
  • Canada – Canadian
  • China – Chinese

Talking About Countries

When describing a country, you can talk about its location, language, famous places, food, and culture.

  • India is in Asia. People speak Hindi and many other languages. The Taj Mahal is a famous monument.
  • France is in Europe. People speak French. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark.

Comparing Countries

You can compare countries using adjectives and comparative forms.

  • India is larger than France.
  • Japan is more technologically advanced than many countries.

Fun Activity: Country Fact File

Choose a country and make a fact file. Include its capital, language, famous food, and a picture of its flag.

Summary

  • Countries have their own names, people, and cultures.
  • We use nationalities to describe people from different countries.
  • You can compare countries using adjectives.

Practice Questions

  1. What is the nationality of someone from Japan?
  2. Name a famous place in Egypt.
  3. Which country is known for the Eiffel Tower?
  4. Compare India and Australia using the adjective "large".
  5. Write a sentence about the food of any country.

Challenge Yourself

  • Write a short paragraph describing your favorite country.
  • List five countries and their capitals.

Did You Know?

  • There are 195 countries in the world today!
  • Some countries have more than one official language.

Glossary

  • Country: A land with its own government and borders.
  • Nationality: The identity of people from a country.
  • Culture: The way of life, traditions, and customs of a country.
  • Capital: The main city where the government is based.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Japanese
  2. The Pyramids (or Sphinx)
  3. France
  4. India is larger than Australia.
  5. (Example: Italian food is famous for pizza and pasta.)

Learn about different countries to understand the world better!

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