Country:
A country is a political division and a sovereign territory. It is the region which governs itself. A country is divided into small regions known as cities, states and towns.
District:
A district is an administrative division of an area which is managed by local government. Districts vary in size depending upon the country. It can include municipalities or subdivisions of municipalities.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. | An area of a country or city, especially one characterized by a particular feature or activity. |
| Size | A country is much larger. | District is the different parts of the country. |
| Synonyms | Homey, rustic, agrarian, provincial and bucolic | Department, parish, territory, region, commune |
| Antonyms | Metropolitan, urban and city | Whole |
| Word origin | It was originated in Middle English: from Old French cuntree. | It was originated in the early 17th century : from French, from medieval Latin districtus. |
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