What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

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Have you ever thought about what the Chinese themselves call China? And the Hungarians - Hungary? Often the names of countries in their own language are very different from the Russian or English version, and this in itself is not surprising. But we have selected a few examples for you, so that next time on a trip you will not be confused if you hear this unfamiliar word instead of the usual name of the country.

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Hungary - Magyarorsag

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Cambodia - Kamputhe

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

China - Zhongguo

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Egypt - Misr, Masr

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

India - Bharat

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Maldives - Dhivehi Rajje

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Morocco - El Maghrib

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Austria - Österreich

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

Ireland - Eire

What do the names of countries actually sound like in their language?

South Korea - Hanguk

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