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What is us state named for a latin country?
New Mexico.
What US state is named for a Latin American country?
The District of Columbia is as close as I can find--however, it is not a state. It is a city...Washington D.C. See the related link.
Is Barbados a Latin American country?
No. Barbados was named by the Portuguese, but they did not lay claim to it. It was claimed by England and became a British colony, which lasted for about 300 years.. Barbados became an independent state in 1966.
A us state named for a latin American country?
There could be two possible answers. The first and only State is New Mexico and the second answer is District of Columbia. The last one is not a state, it's a city which is the Capital of USA. The name Columbia comes from Columbus, Cristopher. In Spanish Language Columbus means Colon and there is a country named for Colon, Cristobal. Colombia.
What is the only state named after a country?
Georgia is the only state named after a country, being named after King George II of England.
What South American country has a state or province named after fire?
Argentina ~ Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire)
A south American country named after a famous liberator?
It is called Columbia. ~Hope this helps!~
What largest country is named after the latin word 'southern'?
Australia...
What African country is named from the Latin word meaning free?
Liberia is the country you are thinking of.
What country was named after silver?
Argentina was named after the Latin word "argentum," which means silver. The country was named by Spanish explorers who believed the region was rich in silver deposits.
Is Bolivia named after a great Latin American leader?
Yes, Simon Bolivar
How did the 50 US states get their names?
State names are derived from English, Latin, Spanish, French, Hawaiian, and Native American words. For example, an English named state would be New York, a Latin one Pennsylvania, a Spanish one California, a French one Louisiana, a Hawaiian one Hawaii, and a Native American one New Mexico. Some states etymologies are undetermined, such as Idaho.
