What nation's name is an acronym for its eight states or regions?

Brainyblonde

I don't know about eight, but I did find this. Pakistan - an acronym (Punjab, Afghan frontier, Kashmir, Indus Valley) plus -stan; also happens to form the word land of the pure, "pak" meaning "pure". http://www.campusprogram.com/reference/en/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_country_name_etymologies.html MIMAROPA, also known as Region IV-B, is a region of the Philippines located in Luzon. The name is an acronym that stands for its provinces, which are: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque Romblon and Palawan http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/MIMAROPA The first link gives you a long list of country name etymologies. Aug 28 04, 2:41 PM

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