Countries With Interesting Nicknames
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5 Aug 2024
Every nation has its unique identity, which is seen in its culture, history, and geography
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Many countries also have nicknames beside their official names which captures its essence in a few words
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France is known as the "Hexagon" because of its characteristic shape
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With around 187,888 lakes in Finland, the country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes"
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Australia is sometimes called the "Down Under" because it lies in the Southern Hemisphere
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Italy is often referred to as "The Boot" due to its distinctive boot-like shape on the map
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Japan is called the "Land of Rising Sun" since it is located in east Asia mainland and the sun appears to rise from that direction when viewed from China
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South Africa is called "Rainbow Nation" due to its cultural diversity, especially after apartheid ended in 1994
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Thailand is called the "Land of Smiles". A smile is seen as a form of interpersonal communication in Thai culture
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