The beautiful rivers and mountains of a country; one's beloved motherland

A country's land that is as beautiful as fine silk embroidery; refers to a land of charm and beauty.

Give us back our rivers and mountains; a patriotic slogan used to call for the recovery of territory lost to an enemy or invader.

Half of a country's territory, especially when much of it has been lost to enemies or is in a state of ruin.

(variant form) to be full of power and majesty; of such grand spirit as to dominate the world

Describing a spirit or presence that is heroic and magnificent, like the vast rivers and high mountains

rivers and mountains in the palm of one's hand; a vast landscape or complex world depicted within a tiny scale or small artistic medium