The Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a country located in East Asia.

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is located in South Asia.

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.