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 ...

A country’s name is its identity. Every country in the world is known by its own name. While some names are brief, some are lengthy. The names of certain countries are a combination of two words.

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 ...