How countries got their Names
It’s easy to look back at the history of a country that’s been around for a few hundred years and come to understand how it came to the point where it’s at right now. The United States, for instance, have a relatively short history when compared to other countries, and it’s not difficult to understand why they’re called the ‘United States.’ It’s a clear term that derives from the 50 states which together form what we know as ‘North America.’ But the fact remains that not all countries have as short a history as the USA.
Some countries like Poland have had periods of time through which they disappeared for a brief interval of some years, be it due to conquering or subjugation, but even Poland has a longer and more complicated history than we often care to consider.