Know the old names of countries like Iran, Cambodia and Sri Lanka
Saturday - September 22, 2018 4:40 pm ,
Category : WTN SPECIAL
Iran's old name was Persia
Iran's old name was Persia, where Sri Lanka was called Ceylon
SEP 22 (WTN) - There are many countries in the world who have Changed their name. Know that some such countries who has made changes in their name.
Iran – Old name of Iran was Persia. In 1935, the government of that country requested all countries that now call Iran instead of Persia. It is not that it was not opposed, but today Iran is popular everywhere. Following the Islamic revolution in 1979, the official name of the country Islamic Republic of Iran came into force.
Cambodia - Cambodia country has changed its name many times. Between 1953 and 1970 the name of this country was Kingdom of Cambodia. From 1970 to 1975, the world knew it as the Khmer Republic. When the monarchy was restored here again, its name became the Kingdom of Cambodia again. Well the Khmer people prefer to call themselves Compuchia.
Myanmar - Myanmar was formerly known as Burma. In 1989, the military government named the country Myanmar. France, Japan and the United Nations accepted this new name, but the US and Britain continued to use the name Burma for a long time.
Jordan - When Jordan was under British rule, its name was Transjordan. It got independence in 1946 and in 1949 the country was renamed ‘The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’. Jordan is the name of a river. It is believed that Jesus Christ was baptized in this river.
Botswana - In March 1885, Britain had officially established Botswana as its colony, and with this its name was Bechuanaland. But on September 30, 1966 the country was liberated and the country was named Botswana. The name of Botswana is named on the largest ethnic group of this country Tswana.
Sri Lanka - During British rule, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon from 1815 to 1948. At the beginning of the 20th century, the movement of independence became intense, and the demand for the name of Sri Lanka was also taken hold. In 1972, the official name of the country was named The Republic of Sri Lanka, which was named the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in 1978.
SEP 22 (WTN) - There are many countries in the world who have Changed their name. Know that some such countries who has made changes in their name.
Iran – Old name of Iran was Persia. In 1935, the government of that country requested all countries that now call Iran instead of Persia. It is not that it was not opposed, but today Iran is popular everywhere. Following the Islamic revolution in 1979, the official name of the country Islamic Republic of Iran came into force.
Cambodia - Cambodia country has changed its name many times. Between 1953 and 1970 the name of this country was Kingdom of Cambodia. From 1970 to 1975, the world knew it as the Khmer Republic. When the monarchy was restored here again, its name became the Kingdom of Cambodia again. Well the Khmer people prefer to call themselves Compuchia.
Myanmar - Myanmar was formerly known as Burma. In 1989, the military government named the country Myanmar. France, Japan and the United Nations accepted this new name, but the US and Britain continued to use the name Burma for a long time.
Jordan - When Jordan was under British rule, its name was Transjordan. It got independence in 1946 and in 1949 the country was renamed ‘The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’. Jordan is the name of a river. It is believed that Jesus Christ was baptized in this river.
Botswana - In March 1885, Britain had officially established Botswana as its colony, and with this its name was Bechuanaland. But on September 30, 1966 the country was liberated and the country was named Botswana. The name of Botswana is named on the largest ethnic group of this country Tswana.
Sri Lanka - During British rule, Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon from 1815 to 1948. At the beginning of the 20th century, the movement of independence became intense, and the demand for the name of Sri Lanka was also taken hold. In 1972, the official name of the country was named The Republic of Sri Lanka, which was named the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in 1978.
