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You can use your own ideas, and/or you can describe some of these things: - how big the country is, where it is and what the land is like (forests, mountains, etc) main cities, famous landmarks and tourist attractions the local language(s) and culture = what the people are like - traditional food, music, dances, etc of your country You should finish your email by invi ‘can see what it is like. 1g your friend to visit your country some time so that they