Name restrictions are obviously useful - governments do not want children being named something they are uncomfortable with. However, in many Scandinavian countries, restrictions over naming practices are much more extensive than in the United States and similar Western nations. You can click on the title to learn more!
Great minds think alike is how the saying goes. However, there must have been a lot of great minds when over 1,700 places were given the same name. You can click the title to learn more!
It is mostly because of this guy pictured above - Pedro Fernandes de Queirós Introduction Austria and Australia are very far apart, yet their names are similar enough to cause confusion for even politicians! How have these two very different areas gotten such similar names? The short answer: Aristotle, selfish nationalism, a misspelling, and confusion. … Continue reading Why do Austria and Australia Have Such Similar Names?
North Macedonia - the Modern Country, Formerly the F.Y.R.O.M. Dotted Line - Historic Region of Macedonia Dotted Line as it Goes Through Greece - the Greek Region of Macedonia Introduction Macedonia was a country in the Balkans above the historic Greek region of Macedonia. The name Macedonia comes from the Greek Makedones, meaning the inhabitants … Continue reading Throw Out All Your Maps: The End of the Macedonia Name Dispute!
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