What is the name of the country is quite important. With a flag and a national anthem, names like America and France can help define a whole national identity. Country names can be inspire by anything.
Algeria translates to “the islands,” Cape Verde means “green cape,” and Costa Rica means “rich coast.”
You may be surprise to know that some of the most famous countries around the world are named after real people or historical figures.
Countries and People who Inspire their Important Names :
China
C’mon, does China really need no introduction?
The country is populated by well over a billion people.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a doubly landlock microstate, locate in Central Europe.
It has a small population of around 40,000, with a hugely successful economy.
Emperor Qin
The nation gets its name from Emperor Qin, pronounced “Chin.” Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of a unified China.
The House of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is reign by and name after the House of Liechtenstein, a family with history stretching back to the 17th century.
Hans-Adam II is the current sovereign ruler.
United States of America
The influential country is the third or fourth largest country, depending on who you ask.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This country is locate on an island arc in the West Indies.
The country has a French and British colonial history.
Amerigo Vespucci
Many people may not know that America is name after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who helped research the New World, or the Americas.
Saint Vincent of Saragossa
Saint Vincent of Saragossa is the inspiration for this country’s name.
He was the patron saint of Lisbon and Valencia.
Explorers arrive on the island on 22nd January, St. Vincent’s feast day.
Colombia
Colombia is a South American sovereign state.
It’s one of the most diverse countries in the world, both ethnically and linguistically.
Russia
The transcontinental behemoth is the world’s largest country.
Christopher Columbus
It shouldn’t be much of a surprise, but Colombia is name after Christopher Columbus.
The Italian explorer help to start the European colonization of the Americas.
Rus
Russia is name after Rus (right), one of three mythological brothers who travel and settle around the world.
Belarus also takes its name from this Slavic legend.
Bolivia
The landlock country is locate in South America, and use to be a colony of Spain.
Saint Lucia
The small island country is populated by around 180,000 people.
It was previously name Iyonola, by the native Amerindians.
Simón Bolívar
Bolivia is name after Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan military and political leader who campaign for the independence of many South American countries.
Saint Lucy
This country takes its name from Saint Lucy, a Christian martyr who lived during the first century.
Her eyes were famously remove from her face, with varying explanations.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is find on the island of Hispaniola.
It had been inhabit by the Taíno people since the 7th century.
Solomon Islands
Over 900 islands make up this sovereign state, which can be find in the Oceania area.
Saint Dominic
The country is name after Saint Dominic, a Castilian priest and patron saint of astronomers.
Solomon
The islands are name after Solomon (center), a king of Israel who succeed King David.
Philippines
The archipelagic country is find in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines consists of over 7,600 islands.
San Marino
The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, this sunny microstate is surrounded by Italy.
Philip II
The Philippines is name after Philip II of Spain.
The king’s empire stretch to every continent the Europeans could reach, including the Philippines.
Saint Marinus
Saint Marinus was a man who founded a monastery in the year 301.
From this community, San Marino was born.
Israel
Israel is locate east of the Mediterranean Sea.
It became an independent country in 1948.
Uzbekistan
With a rich history and culture, Uzbekistan is perhaps a little overlook when it comes to Central Asian countries.
Jacob/Israel
The country is name after the biblical figure of Jacob, who was also name Israel.
Öz Beg Khan
The country gets its name from Öz Beg Khan, the longest-reigning leader of the historical Golden Horde region.
Saint Christopher
Saint Christopher is the inspiration for the country’s name.
He is the patron saint of travelers, and it’s said that he once carry Christ across a river.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is an underrated island country locate in the West Indies.
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