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small country
その小国は独自の外交路線を歩む。
That small country follows its own diplomatic path.
小国ながら技術力は高い。
Despite being a small country, its technology is advanced.
周囲の大国に挟まれた小国は常に緊張を強いられる。
A small country sandwiched between big powers is constantly under tension.