Vocabulary

• due to: Because of; owing to
• such as: For example; like
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• check out
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• for all intents and purposes: In every practical sense; effectively.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at least: As a minimum
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• skip out: To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
• military: Army or armed forces
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• proximity: State of being near or close to something
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
• resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
• due: When something is required or expected
• empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
• agriculture: The science of farming
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• extensive: Large; full or complete
• fertile: (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• steep: Very expensive
• urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
• leave: To go away from; depart
• industrial: Concerning making things in factories
• interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
• land: Region or country
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• topography: Physical land form, such as mountains and valleys