Speculation that India might rename itself is reaching fever pitch – and it's not the only country considering a change of moniker. In fact, a number of nations around the globe are currently ...

In recent years, a handful of nations decided it was time to change their names. The reasons vary, but each switch came with its own backstory and ripple effects. Here’s a light look at ten places ...

This extended name served as a diplomatic compromise, indicating its past association with Yugoslavia while acknowledging the ongoing name controversy, making it one of the longest country names ...