I Want to Know

I want to know the origin of your country name.
Spain comes from its old Latin name Hispania (h is mute), which is supposed to come from the Carthaginian word "span" meaning "land of rabbits".

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novembermoon · 51-55

Singapura - Singa meaning Lion and Pura meaning City in Sanskrit.

Travelbug · 56-60, F

Unknown southern land in Laitin is terra australis which eventually became known as Australia. And...I just Google that as I couldn't remember.

dannys925 · 26-30, M

America is easy--the Italian map maker Americus Vespucci named it after himself. What a guy!

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