By Jasreet Kaur18, Jun 2024 07:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Top Countries
Throughout history, countries have sometimes changed their names. Tap to read about top countries that changed their names.
Persia to Iran
In 1935, the country known as Persia officially changed its name to Iran, reflecting the local name for the country.
Burma to Myanmar
In 1989, Burma's ruling military government changed the English name of the country to Myanmar, which is closer to the Burmese name for the country.
Ceylon to Sri Lanka
In 1972, Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka after becoming a republic. The name Sri Lanka means resplendent island in Sanskrit.
Siam to Thailand
In 1939, and again after a brief reversal during World War II, the Kingdom of Siam officially changed its name to Thailand, which means land of the free.
Zaire to Democratic Republic of the Congo
In 1997, following the end of Mobutu Sese Seko's regime, Zaire was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a name that reflects the country's pre-1971 name.
Upper Volta to Burkina Faso
In 1984, Upper Volta changed its name to Burkina Faso, which means Land of Incorruptible People in the local Mossi and Dioula languages.
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