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25 Countries And Cities That Got A Rebrand: See If You Can Match Them To Their Modern Names
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25 Countries And Cities That Got A Rebrand: See If You Can Match Them To Their Modern Names

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Maps don’t stay the same forever. Borders shift, cities grow, and names change. Many countries and cities once had names that are no longer in use. Some were colonial names or historic kingdoms. Others – just a political rebrand. And this quiz is all about them!

So, you’ll be asked 25 questions about countries and cities that were once known by very different names. Your task is simple: match the old name to what the place is called today.

Ready to see how much you can score? Let’s get started! 🗺️

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    Old maps and a worn book placed next to a coffee cup, symbolizing countries and cities that got a rebrand.

    Image credits: Gül Işık

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    nm
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    21/25. The fact that I was taught these old names in school, back in the 60s, is an advantage for me.

    Arlnee
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    23/25 same here, some I was like "wait they changed the name?" LOL (is ded from old)

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    James016
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    15/25. Some of these were a complete mystery to me.

    Abel
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    13/25...This one was hard!

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    nm
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    21/25. The fact that I was taught these old names in school, back in the 60s, is an advantage for me.

    Arlnee
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    23/25 same here, some I was like "wait they changed the name?" LOL (is ded from old)

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    James016
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    15/25. Some of these were a complete mystery to me.

    Abel
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    13/25...This one was hard!

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