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  2. List of alternative country names - Wikipedia

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    Kingdom of Spain (official, English), España (common, Spanish), Reino de España (official, Spanish), Espanya (common, Catalan), Hispania (Latin), Espainia (common, Euskera/Basque), Spanish State (former name, also used now with political nuances), La piel de toro (Spanish) / La pell de brau (Catalan) ("the bull hide," metaphoric name after ...

  3. Lists of country names in various languages - Wikipedia

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    Each English name is followed by its most common equivalents in other languages, listed in English alphabetical order (ignoring accents) by name and by language. Historical and/or alternative versions, where included, are noted as such. Foreign names that are the same as their English equivalents are also listed.

  4. List of European regions with alternative names - Wikipedia

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    Most regions and provinces of Europe have alternative names in different languages. Some regions have also undergone name changes for political or other reasons. This article attempts to give all known alternative names for all major European regions, provinces, and territories.

  5. List of country names in various languages (Q–Z) - Wikipedia

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    Each English name is followed by its most common equivalents in other languages, listed in English alphabetical order (ignoring accents) by name and by language. Historical and/or alternative versions, where included, are noted as such. Foreign names that are the same as their English equivalents are also listed.

  6. List of names of European cities in different languages

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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.

  7. Spain - Wikipedia

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    The name of Spain (España) comes from Hispania, the name used by the Romans for the Iberian Peninsula and its provinces during the Roman Empire.The etymological origin of the term Hispania is uncertain, although the Phoenicians referred to the region as i-shphan-im, possibly meaning "Land of Rabbits" or "Land of Metals". [18]

  8. Talk:List of alternative country names - Wikipedia

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    Spain : no alternative ! Switzerland : all that for Helvetia. En français, nous disons Confédération helvétique et jamais Confédération suisse (In French we say C.h. and never C.s.) ! USA : no alternative. UK : Caledonia is the alternative name for Scotland : have an entry for Scotland, it's a nation !

  9. Category:Alternative names of European places - Wikipedia

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    Names of European cities in different languages (9 P) Pages in category "Alternative names of European places" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total.