The system of provinces was a part of the ancient political system in Japan.

Before starting a new business, he said, 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained.'

He cautioned not to speak ill of others, saying, 'Illness enters by the mouth, and disaster does not come out of it.'

My friend is working in the United Arab Emirates.

The German Democratic Republic was once a socialist country.

My dream is to visit the Federal Republic of Germany someday.

The Yemen Arab Republic is a country located in the Middle East.

The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was once an existing nation.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in the central part of the African continent.

My friend came from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.