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      Countries Named After People | Check the List

      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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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