Speculation that India might rename itself is reaching fever pitch – and it's not the only country considering a change of moniker. In fact, a number of nations around the globe are currently ...

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 ...

Every day usage may prefer shorter, simpler country names. When we think of country names, we often picture short, familiar ones like France, Brazil, or Japan. But beyond these common names lie the ...