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northern country
northern provinces; northern regions; northland
北国の冬は厳しくて長い。
Winters in the north are harsh and long.
北国では夏でも気温が低い日がある。
In northern regions, there are days with low temperatures even in summer.
移住先として北国を選んだのは雪景色が好きだからだ。
I chose to move to the north because I love snowy landscapes.