Everyone was surprised by the news.

He lives in New York State, USA.

He lives in New York State in America.

My mother always said, 'A well-slept child is a well-kept child,' and encouraged me to go to bed early.

He likes to take a walk in the park at dusk.

He was elected governor of that territory.

My grandfather was born in Manchuria.

Oceania is a region made up of many islands.

My friend lives in a state of Brazil, which he calls by its old name, São Paulo.

I still like the old name, Seishu.