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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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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.