Never quite perceived as such, it is one of the more important countries in the world.

"That is an important country far away across the sea."

America is still by far the most important country to China.

This is a very important country to us, and we want a partnership.

"They are the most important country in the Arab world, and want to be recognized as a major factor."

"It will also give us the ability to be a very important country in the region is security matters."

Egypt is a big and important country with a rich history.

It is a large and important country with a troubled history.

We have to keep trying to improve relations with such an important country as Iran.

Turkey is an important country that has many great assets.