one's home country; one's homeland
Refers to the country where one was born or holds citizenship, often used in contexts of living abroad or international comparison.
It has been ten years since he left his home country.
I am involved in activities to introduce my home country's culture abroad.
He returned to his home country for the first time in ten years.
The athletes gave their all for their home country.
She left her home country and lives abroad for work.