As it turns out, all of these country names are derived from specific people — something that’s common around the world, as this really cool map shows. The map, from Reddit user ...

IF YOU think you know geography, take a look at this incredible new map which shows where the names of countries come from. Even the most seasoned geography buffs might struggle to tell you which ...

The above map, designed by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust, labels countries, cities, and landmarks with the literal meanings of their official names. Some places, such as “Darkpool ...

But they are infact the literal meaning of Spain and Cameroon, as revealed by fascinating maps offering an insight into the original names of countries. While some are fairly obvious, such as ...

recently dug into the etymology of place names for a new blog post to create a world map that highlights the literal translation of the world's countries, including the United States of Amerigo ...