Learning the names of countries and their corresponding nationalities is essential for effective communication and understanding global diversity.

Vocabulary - countries and nationalities

In this vocabulary lesson, let’s explore countries from different continents along with their associated nationalities.

Countries and nationalities vocabulary

  1. United States (Country) – American (Nationality)
  2. Canada – Canadian
  3. United Kingdom – British
  4. France – French
  5. Germany – German
  6. Italy – Italian
  7. Spain – Spanish
  8. Japan – Japanese
  9. China – Chinese
  10. India – Indian
  11. Brazil – Brazilian
  12. Russia – Russian
  13. Australia – Australian
  14. South Africa – South African
  15. Mexico – Mexican
  16. Argentina – Argentine
  17. South Korea – South Korean
  18. Nigeria – Nigerian
  19. Egypt – Egyptian
  20. Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabian

Note: This is just a small selection, and there are many more countries and nationalities to explore.


Congratulations on expanding your countries and nationalities vocabulary! Understanding these terms will not only facilitate conversations about different parts of the world but also contribute to your overall cultural awareness. Practice using these words in context to enhance your language skills. Stay tuned for more vocabulary lessons on our language-learning journey!

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