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Barbados Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. Many people come to Barbados to enjoy its beautiful, sandy beaches and warm weather. Many people in Barbados make a living by working with tourists, by fishing, or by farming.
Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. Some of its neighbors are Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. Botswana is a dry country with both desert and mountains. Raising cattle is one of the ways people in Botswana make a living. Another way is by mining to get diamonds and valuable metals. Botswana is home to many wild animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, and buffalo.
colonize When a country colonizes a foreign land, they start to rule that land, and people from the ruling country come to run the government there or make a living there.
Eritrea Eritrea is a country in Africa. It is on the shore of the Red Sea. Its neighbors in east Africa are the countries of Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Most of the people in Eritrea make a living by farming or raising cattle. Eritrea is not a large country, but there are many different groups of people living there. They speak many different languages.
fisherman someone who catches fish either as a sport or as a way to make a living.
Guinea Guinea is a country in Africa. It is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Two of its neighbors are Senegal and Sierra Leone. Most people in Guinea make a living by farming. Guinea produces a lot of fruits, coffee, and peanuts. Guinea also has a lot of important minerals, so many people do mining. Fishing is important too. Some of Africa's most important rivers begin in Guinea.
Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau is a country in Africa. It is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It also lies between the countries of Guinea and Senegal. Most of the people in Guinea-Bissau make a living by farming or fishing. The people grow many nuts, and a lot of them are sold to other countries.
Haiti Haiti is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is on the same island as another country called the Dominican Republic. People in Haiti speak French. Many people make a living in Haiti by growing crops, such as coffee, cocoa, or fruits. Some people cut trees in the forest, or do fishing, or mine for gold and other minerals. Many people in the cities work for the government or in small businesses.
Jamaica Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. Many people visit Jamaica to enjoy its beaches, its music, and its delicious food. Many people make a living in Jamaica by working with the tourists that come to visit. Some people make a living by growing coffee plants or sugar cane. When you have sugar on your cereal, just think that it might have come from the island of Jamaica!
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Some of its neighbors are Russia, China, and Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan is a very large country with high mountains, flat lands, and deserts. Many people in Kazakhstan make a living by growing grain, raising cattle, or mining.
Lesotho Lesotho is a country in Africa. Its only neighbor is the country of South Africa. Actually, Lesotho is completely inside South Africa! The land of Lesotho is very high. There are many hills and mountains, and the weather there is cooler than in South Africa. Most people in Lesotho make a living by farming, raising cattle and sheep, or by mining for minerals.
make a living When people make a living, they get money from working to stay alive and to have the things they need.
Mauritania Mauritania is a country in Africa. It lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is between Western Sahara and Senegal. Mauritania is a desert country. Even though the land is very dry, most people in Mauritania make a living from raising animals and farming. People there speak Arabic and a number of other languages.
professional If someone gives professional advice, they give advice that has to do with the job that they do and get paid for. If an artist gives you professional advice on your drawing, they give you advice that comes from the fact that they work as an artist and make a living from this work. [1/4 definitions]
Somalia Somalia is a country in Africa. It lies along the coast of the Indian Ocean. Some of its neighbors are Ethiopia and Kenya. Somalia is a hot country with many flat areas and some hills and low mountains. Raising animals for meat is one way that many people make a living in Somalia. Farming and fishing are important too.
The Gambia The Gambia is a country in Africa. It is a narrow country that is almost completely inside the country of Senegal. The Gambia lies along both sides of the Gambia River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the western end of the country. The river is very wide there, and The Gambia's capital city is located on an island in the river. Most people in The Gambia make a living by farming or fishing or working with tourists.
United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is a country on the continent of Asia. It is in an area of the world called the Middle East, and it lies on the shore of a body of water called the Persian Gulf. The United Arab Emirates is a country with desert and mountains. It has oil and gas under the ground that it sells to other countries. These products are then used for fuel. Fishing and growing fruits called dates are also important ways to make a living in the United Arab Emirates.
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is a country in Asia. Uzbekistan is a dry country with mountains and desert, but part of the land can be used to grow cotton and grain. Working in a gold mine is one way that many people make a living in Uzbekistan. A special food that people make there is called "palov." It is made with rice, meat, carrots, and onions. Tea is what most people drink every day.
Vietnam Vietnam is a country in Asia. Its neighbors are Laos, Cambodia, and China. Much of Vietnam lies along the coast of the South China Sea. Some people in Vietnam make a living by farming, especially by growing rice, but many people work for companies that make things to sell to other countries. People in Vietnam speak a language called Vietnamese.