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=I've known a lot about English-speaking countries, but I still find many fascinating new things about these nations and places!=

= My image of Ireland =

==For many years I had been informed about political and religious clashes between Catholics and Protestants. We had been taught that it was the most important feature of the life in that country. From my school History lessons I remember endless fights with the English colonizers. So, I associated this country with something grey and black.==

But once I saw a wonderful book with colourful pictures of green pastures, ruins and castles. After reading it I discovered an ancient country with strong traditions and customs.


= My Image of New Zealand =

==Though I knew about proud Maori, history of European exploration of this Pacific region, etc., I thought that this country is an almost exact copy of its nearest neigbour, Australia! I might have been confused because of their similar flags.==

= My image of Canada =

I had always considered this country only as the cradle of ice hockey.
==I've always wanted to visit Toronto in Canada because it's a //multicultural// city. I've always been sure that there I might '//span the globe'//. I adore listening to various languages and accents. I couldn't help //window browsing// in this marvelous city.==