Country Names, Meanings, and their History

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Abiq (uh-bik)

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Cyprus (SAI-prəs)

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Ghakhtalay (Gak-ta-lay)

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Johnsi (JAHN-zee)

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Shania (sha-NY-ah)

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Sonora (suh-NOR-uh)

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Wales (weylz (English))

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Waylon (WAY-lon)

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