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What is a conventional long form name?
DEFINITION: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country’s name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): Also see the Terminology note. Conventional. Local. long.
What is the conventional long form name of Mexico?
The official name of the country is the “United Mexican States” (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos), since it is a federation of thirty-two states.
What is the long form name of China?
People’s Republic of China
The official name of the modern state is the “People’s Republic of China” (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó)….Etymology.
| China | |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 中国 |
| Traditional Chinese | 中國 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōngguó |
| Literal meaning | “Middle Kingdom” or “Central Kingdom” |
What is Guatemala capital?
Guatemala City
Guatemala/Capitals
What is the name of country in the world?
World Countries List
| A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Afghanistan | South-Central Asia |
| Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville) | République du Congo | Central Africa |
| Cook Islands | Îles Cook | Polynesia, Oceania |
| Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Central America |
What’s Mexico’s nickname?
United Mexican States
After gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico officially became the “United Mexican States.” The American independence movement had inspired Mexican leaders of that era and since Mexico, in fact, also was a territory composed of states, the name stuck and became official in 1824.
Where can I find more information about Guatemala?
More information about Guatemala is available on the Guatemala Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
Is the United States the same country as Guatemala?
Guatemala and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization of American States, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. Principal U.S. embassy officials are listed in the Department’s Key Officers List.
What’s the name of the national anthem of Guatemala?
The anthem is often erroneously titled “Guatemala Feliz!” from its opening lyrics, but the anthem has no official name and is only referred to in the country as the Himno Nacional. History. The anthem was adopted in 1896 as the winning entry in a competition held by the government.
When did Guatemala gain its independence from Spain?
After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the internal conflict.