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 ...

The people of Macedonia head to the voting booths on Sunday for a referendum on whether the country that used to be a part of Yugoslavia will change its name. The southeast European nation, whose bids ...

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 ...

Countries have changed their names throughout history. The reasons vary - political, cultural, or social changes. These changes often symbolize a shift in their national identity, or a break from a ...

(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 ...

There are 195 countries on the map, but can you name one for every letter of the alphabet? Find out if any letters lack representation. We did the math so you don’t have to. Read on to find out ...

Provide two seven-letter names that end in "land." Which two countries have identical spellings except for the last letter? Name two of the three country names that begin with "F." What country is ...

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 ...

From ancient gods to a wandering gazelle and a slow-moving stream, there are some intriguing (and possibly false) stories behind many of the names of countries and territories in the Middle East.

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 ...