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Which country was named depths because of the deep ocean off its coast?
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Which central American country was named depths because of the deep ocean of its coast?
Honduras
What part of Central America was named for the deep ocean off its coast?
According to one theory, the region that is now "Honduras" was named that by Christopher Columbus, because in Spanish the word "honduras" means "depths."
Where did Ivory Coast get its name from?
people used to trade ivory along the coast
What country has a capital named malabo?
Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea, a country on the west coast of Africa.
What Central American Country is named Rich Coast in English?
Costa Rica
When Ghana came independent did Ghana change it's name?
Yes, in fact when Ghana was under British Rule, the country was known as the Gold Coast, because the country once had and still has today lots of gold. The country was named Ghana after an African chief.
Which south American country Columbus named that means gold coast because of its gold ornaments worn by native people?
Costa Rica. See the related link for more information.
What coast is the African country that lies between Liberia and Ghana?
This area is commonly called the Gold Coast. It is not an official name. Ghana was called the Gold Coast prior to being named Ghana.
How was the Indian ocean named?
Because India was the nearest significant country when the ocean was named.
In which country is the city of Demre located?
The city of Demre is located in the Antalya provice in the country of Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast. It is named after a nearby river with the same name.
This body of water is east of Mozambique and west of Madagascar?
The country of Mozambique is located on the east coast of Africa by the Mozambique channel. The channel is named for the country.
Why is the Panama Canal so named?
The Panama Canal is named as such because it is a canal and is in the country of Panama.
