Incredible Map Plots The Literal Translation Of Every Country Name In The World

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Incredible Map Plots The Literal Translation Of Every Country Name In The World

Post by Riddick » 03-24-2018 05:57 PM

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Remarkably researched and drawn from sources such as The CIA Factbook and Oxford University Press, a fascinating map plots the etymology of country names, offering insight into the origins behind some popular travel destinations as well as spirit of the people who first explored and occupied the lands. LINK
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Re: Incredible Map Plots The Literal Translation Of Every Country Name In The World

Post by kbot » 03-25-2018 11:23 AM

My favorites - Nauru - "I go to the beach", Kazakhstan - "the place where one stands"
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