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

    Question #50619. Asked by RaeRae55. (Aug 28 04 12:54 PM)


    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, 1:41 PM

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