My hometown used to be called Shinano Province.

Nakoku was one of the ancient countries in Japan.

My dream is to travel to Africa someday.

The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen was once an existing country.

The Lao People's Democratic Republic is located in Southeast Asia.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia.

My friend came from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is a country on the African continent.

The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is located in the northwest of Africa.

The Republic of Macedonia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, is located on the Balkan Peninsula.