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Sri Lanka shed its colonial legacy and replaced the name "Ceylon," bestowed by the British Empire, with "Sri Lanka" after gaining independence.
In 2021, Turkey officially altered its UN-recognized name from "Turkey" to "Türkiye," marking a significant spelling change through international channels.
The Persian government renamed "Persia" to "Iran" in 1935, formalizing the country's identity under its modern name.
Siam, known through its first international treaty, adopted the name "Thailand" on June 24, 1939, officially replacing its former title.
Burma's military Junta renamed the country "Myanmar" in 1989, a change recognized by the United Nations.
In 2020, Holland, originally comprising North and South regions, formally adopted the name "Netherlands" to enhance its global identity and tourism appeal.
Originally called the Irish Free State, the country changed its name to "Ireland" in 1937.