What is in a name? Well, actually, quite a lot sometimes. We often take the names of the things surrounding us — including the countries of the world — for granted. However, country names can have a rich history and often interesting facts behind them. Toponymy, also referred to as toponomastics, is the study of place … Continue reading What do the names of countries mean?
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What do the names of countries mean?
What is in a name? Well, actually, quite a lot sometimes. We often take the names of the things surrounding us — including the countries of the world — for granted. However, country names can have a rich history and often interesting facts behind them. Toponymy, also referred to as toponomastics, is the study of place … Continue reading What do the names of countries mean?