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Places & Locations — Lesson 9

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albania

ælˈbeɪniə

A republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula — many tourists visit Albania in summer.

Albania is a beautiful country in the Balkans.

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algeria

ælˈdʒɪriə

A country in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, with — the capital of Algeria is Algiers.

Algeria is the largest country in Africa.

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america

əˈmerɪkə

North American republic containing 50 states — 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

America is a large continent.

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angola

æŋˈɡoʊlə

A country in southwestern Africa, bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to — I visited Angola last summer.

Angola is known for its oil reserves.

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angora

æŋˈɡɔːrə

A soft, silky wool obtained from the fur of Angora rabbits or goats, used to — she bought a sweater made of angora wool.

She bought a sweater made of angora wool.

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antarctic

ænˈtɑrktɪk

The region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters — polar bears live in the Arctic, not the Antarctic.

The Antarctic Ocean is known for its cold currents.

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apex

ˈeɪpeks

The highest point (of something) — the apex of the triangle points upward.

We reached the apex of the mountain just before sunset.

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arabia

əˈreɪbiə

A geographical term referring to the Arabian Peninsula in western Asia, or — ancient Arabia was known for its valuable trade routes.

The Arabian Peninsula is located in southwest Asia.

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arctic

ˈɑːrk.tɪk

The regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole — polar bears live in the Arctic.

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

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areas

ˈɛɹiəz

Plural of area — wet areas require special flooring.

There are several parking areas near the stadium.

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