In 2021, Turkey changed its official name to Türkiye to better reflect the local language and heritage.
The Netherlands officially renamed in 2020 to avoid confusion and emphasize the country's full geographical and cultural scope.
In 1989, Burma was renamed Myanmar to more accurately represent its diverse ethnic groups and cultures.
The country adopted the name Sri Lanka in 1972 to mark its transition to a republic and shed colonial associations.
In 1935, Persia changed its name to Iran to signal a new era of national identity and modernization.
Siam became Thailand in 1939 and again in 1949 to reflect its national identity as the "land of the free."
The peaceful split in 1993 resulted in two separate countries to better represent their distinct national identities.
In 2018, the country was renamed to celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence and reflect indigenous heritage.
In 1997, the name was changed to signify the end of Mobutu's dictatorship and a return to its pre-1971 name.
The name was officially changed in 2013 to honor the Portuguese language and heritage.