Top 10 countries that changed their names!

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Discover the fascinating stories behind the name changes of three prominent Asian countries! Dive into history as we explore how East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971 after a hard-fought independence, the transformation of Ceylon to Sri Lanka in 1972, and the shift from Siam to Thailand in 1939, symbolizing the Land of the Free. These changes reflect cultural pride, independence, and national identity. Join us on this historical journey and uncover the significance behind these names!

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00:00:00 Top 10 Countries That Changed Their Names!

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00:00Why do 10% of countries change their names?
00:02The stories behind these transformations are mind-blowing.
00:05Let's dive in.
00:06Hash 10, once known as East Pakistan,
00:08it became Bangladesh in 1971 after gaining independence.
00:11Hash 9, formerly Ceylon,
00:13this island nation embraced its ancient name in 1972.
00:16Hash 8, Siam became Thailand in 1939,
00:20representing the land of the free.
00:22Hash 7, switched from Rhodesia in 1980,
00:25shedding its colonial roots.
00:27Hash 6, known as Burma until 1989,
00:30still a hot topic.
00:31Hash 5, Persia officially became Iran in 1945.
00:34Hash 4, added north in 2019
00:36to settle a long dispute with Greece.
00:38Hash 3, changed multiple times
00:40but settled on Cambodia in 1993.
00:43Hash 2, formerly the Gold Coast,
00:45it became Ghana in 1957 after independence.
00:48Hash 1, this year Turkey officially rebranded to Turkey.
00:53Crazy, right?
00:54Which name change surprised you the most?
00:56Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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