Country Names That Are Extremely Different in English vs. Their Native Language

author: everythingaboutmaps/instagram, added on: 2025-03-24

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This map highlights countries whose native names differ significantly from their English counterparts. Many country names in English originate from historical, colonial, or phonetic adaptations, whereas their native names often reflect local linguistic and cultural traditions.

Collection: placenames - Tags: placenames, countries - Source: instagram.com