(v.) to tell people about something
announce
(n.) the most important city of a region or country, usually where the main government buildings are located
capital
(v.) to make a ringing sound
chime
(v.) to travel over or through a place to learn more about it or to find something
explore
(adj.) known by many people
famous
(n.) past events (of a person, place, country, etc.)
history
(n.) freedom from outside control
independence
(adj.) worth remembering
memorable
(n.) the state in which people follow the rules or laws
order
(adj.) relating to all or most people; able to be used by anyone
public
(adv.) not long ago
recently
(n.) a written or spoken message
statement
