Names have power
Why do countries feel the need to change their names? Many of them decided to do so in a bid to erase their past and also to get closer to their true identity. However, some others did it to encourage tourism. For example, Holland became the Netherlands. However, this is an expensive exercise. The Constitution, official stationery, and even money has to change as well. Everything that bears the country’s old name, like maps and flags must be replaced with the new name.
Here are 14 countries that decided to change their names. The old names are the clues to identify the new ones. Have a go at this and see how you fare.