8 countries that officially changed their names

8 countries that officially changed their names | Throughout history, nations have experienced immense changes with one of the most noticeable being a change in their names which reflects a change in their political cultural, or historical identities.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Bangladesh- In 1971 East Pakistan gained independence and renamed themselves Bangladesh.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Thailand- Till 1939, Thailand was considered as Siam.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Democratic Republic of Congo- In 1997, Zaire was renamed officially as DR Congo

8 countries that officially changed their names | Burma- A southeast Asian nation, was renamed as Mayanmar in 1989

8 countries that officially changed their names | Sri Lanka- In 1972 the island nation of Ceylon was officially named as Sri Lanka.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Iran- Iran was known as Persia for more of its history but was officially renamed Iran in 1935.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Ireland- Historically known as Iresh free State until 1937.

8 countries that officially changed their names | Netherlands- Govt. decided to change the name of Holland to Netherlands in 2020