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Many cities in Europe have different names in different languages. Some cities have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons. Below are listed the known different names for cities that are geographically or historically and culturally in Europe, as well as some smaller towns that are important because of their location or history.
The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s). In bold : internationally recognized sovereign states The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN)
Examples include the Welsh language in Wales in the United Kingdom, and parts of Italy and Spain. There is a slow trend to return to the local name, which has been going on for a long time. [ citation needed ] In English Livorno is now used, the old English form of Leghorn having become antiquated at least a century ago.
Examples include the Welsh language in Wales in the United Kingdom, and parts of Italy and Spain. There is a slow trend to return to the local name, which has been going on for a long time. [ citation needed ] In English Livorno is now used, the old English form of Leghorn having become antiquated at least a century ago.
French is also the second most geographically widespread language in the world after English, with about 60 countries and territories having it as a de jure or de facto official, administrative, or cultural language. [1] The following is a list of sovereign states and territories where French is an official or de facto language.
In other cases where a regional language is officially recognised, that form of the name may be used in the region, but not nationally. Examples include the Welsh language in Wales in the United Kingdom, and other languages in parts of Italy and Spain. There is a slow trend to return to the local name, which has been going on for a long time.
Additionally, other varieties of Greek are spoken in small communities in parts of other European countries. [citation needed] English is used as a second language in parts of southern Europe. As a primary language, however, English has only a small presence in southern Europe, only in Gibraltar (alongside Spanish) and Malta (secondary to Maltese).
Saint Martin (French part) the Collectivity of Saint-Martin [c] France: MF: MAF: 663: ISO 3166-2:MF.mf Saint Pierre and Miquelon: the Overseas Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [c] France: PM: SPM: 666: ISO 3166-2:PM.pm Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines [c] UN member VC: VCT: 670: ISO 3166-2:VC.vc Samoa ...