The name of Ceylon changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.
Myanmaar was earlier known as Burma. In 1989, the name was changed by the military.
Earlier Thailand was known by Siam. In 1939, its name officially changed to Thailand. The meaning of Thailand is Land of the Free.
East Pakistan became "Bangladesh" following a bloody war in 1971.
The Republic of Macedonia's name was changed to North Macedonia in 2019.