This extended name served as a diplomatic compromise, indicating its past association with Yugoslavia while acknowledging the ongoing name controversy, making it one of the longest country names ...

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For centuries, the country now known as Iran was called Persia, a name taken from Persis. Within the country, however, its ...

Countries change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s for political purposes or to encourage a sense of national pride. The switch might be motivated by marketing considerations and ...

(NEXSTAR) — Though not every Latin American country is a Spanish-speaking country, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a quiz to highlight the many flags of the countries of Latin ...

Every day usage may prefer shorter, simpler country names. When we think of country names, we often picture short, familiar ones like France, Brazil, or Japan. But beyond these common names lie the ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics represent an exciting time for fans worldwide. For nearly three weeks, more than 200 countries and territories have sent roughly 10,500 athletes to compete across myriad sports ...