This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The British colony of South Rhodesia – today Zimbabwe – ...

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 ...

Throughout history, countries have undergone various transformations, including changes to their names, driven by political, social, or cultural motives. These shifts often seek to redefine national ...

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 ...

Names given Down Under tend to be similar to those given in Great Britain, the monarchy that established the first continent in the then-unexplored country. However, an assortment of indigenous ...

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 ...

NO MORE Turkey? The country has had it with bad jokes likening it to an ugly, gobbling bird. The UN has accepted its request to be officially known as Türkiye in English, as it is in Turkish. The ...

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but what about a baby by their name? While the little bundles of joy will eventually outgrow their itty bitty baby clothes, a name sticks with you—and can ...