Georg Christoph LichtenbergIf countries were named after the words you first hear when you go there, England would have to be called "Damn It".
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When it comes to naming countries, there are rules. If you are going to name a country after the first word that comes into your head, then you might want to rethink your plan. When it comes to naming countries, there are rules. The English do not abide by the rules.
They create their own rules for themselves. Perhaps they should be called "damn it."
Source: Aphorisms
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