Look through a book on another country
Think about a country that has always fascinated you, or that you’ve always wanted to visit, or perhaps that you know nothing about, and get a book that shows both the land and people of that country in their splendor.
Try to get a book that has color photos. A little bit about the history and development of the country would add an immense amount of information to your understanding. See if the presentation of the country in the book jibes with your preconceived notions, even if you know the country well and have visited it many times. Are there things you can still learn about this place?
Select a book that talks about the regional differences within the country, regardless of its size. You might want to choose a volume that talks about the language and provides some examples of common expressions and greetings.
It doesn’t matter how well known or obscure your country is. What do you know about Botswana? Do you know the official language, or when it was granted independence? The important thing is to act as if you are actually in the country itself by immersing yourself in a pictorial representation of it. You’ll get a feel for the place without having to be there.
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