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Names Country Notes el País de los Quisqueyanos (the Country of Quisqueyans) From the Taino name for the island of Hispaniola. Used in the national anthem by Emilio Prud'homme. 1. the Great White North - 2. the True North Strong and Free 1. For the geographic location and its climate. 2. From its national anthem. Based on Alfred Tennyson's description. 1. the Land of the Palm Trees - 2. the Soccer Country - 3. the Land of the Future 1. From the meaning of 'Pindorama', the country name in the Guarani language. 2. For national football team, ranked among the best in the world. 3. After a book by Stefan Zweig. 1. Gringolandia - 2. Yankeeland 1. Used by Spanish-speaking latin americans. 2. Aussie usage. the Soviet Canuckistan Unflattering epithet used by Pat Buchanan in 2002, referring to a Canadian anti-American political alignment. Adopted later as an ironic and humorous self-reference. the Robinson Crusoe Island Referred to Tobago, by certains identified as possible location of the novel by Daniel Defoe (instead of the Chilean Juan Fernandez Island). el País de los Catrachos Coined by Nicaraguans in the mid-19th century. the Queen of the Antilles Because it is the largest and richest of all the West Indian islands. 1. Uncle Sam - Lady Liberty - 2. the 11th province (or 4th territory) 1. National personifications. 2. Due to US' perceived similarity with Canada. 1. the Heart of the Mayan Civilazation - 2. British Honduras 1. For its history (expecially refered to the classic period (250 A.D. to 900 A.D.). 2. Former name as British colony (1862–1981). the Little United Nations - the Land of Seven Peoples For the great ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity in the population. Mainly Native Americans, Maroons, Javanese, Hindustanis, Europeans, Creoles and Chinese. 1. the Land of Beautiful Waters - 2. Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows) Referred to Nevis. 1. Translation of its pre-Columbian name 'Oualie'. 2. From its Spanish name, today shortened in Nevis. the Gems of the Antilles From the diamonds in the flag. the Land of Perpetual June Named by George Washington, during his visit in the 1760’s, for the pleasant tropical climate. the Isle of Spice, the Spice Island of the Caribbean Because of its export of nutmeg and other spices. Tierra de Gracia (Land of Grace) Named by Christopher Columbus, upon seeing its eastern coast in 1498, certain of having attained Paradise . 1. Little England in the Caribbean - 2. Bim, Bimshire - 3. the Red Land with White Teeth 1. For the strong British influence. 2. Controversial origin. Maybe a contraction of 'be mu', used by Igbo slaves. 3. From a translation of the original name 'Ichirouganaim'. 1. The 51st state - 2. A few acres of snow 1. Due to Canada's perceived similarity with the USA. 2. A quotation from Voltaire. 1. the Samba Country - 2. The Carnival Country 1. For its typical dance. 2. The Brazilian Carnaval is one of the worldwide best-known celebrations. the Beating Heart of Amazon Self-proclaimed slogan, for its unique combination of converging rivers and tropical rainforests. the Land of the Hummingbird Referred to Trinidad, with more than 16 different species. From its original name in the Arawaks language. Hummingbirds are on the national coat of arms and 1-cent coin. 1. La Perla de Las Antillas (the Pearl of the Antilles) 2. the Land of Miracles 1. Cuba was coveted by all the major colonial powers beginning in the 16th century. 2. From a Stephen Smith's book (sardonic reference to the beautiful but impoverished island). 1. la Tierra Azteca - 2. the Land of the Shaking Earth 1. For being the cradle of Aztec civilization. 2. Because of the tectonic plate activity.

Names Country Notes the Country with a Smile For the great hospitality of people, always willing to help anyone. the Land of wood and water - the Land of Springs Translations of 'Xaymaca', the country original name used by its indigenous Arawakan-speaking Taíno inhabitants. 1. the Nature Isle of the Caribbean - 2. the Land of 365 Rivers 1. Due to its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty. 2. For its abundance of water. the Switzerland of Central America Referring to its reputation of financial prosperity, political stability and peaceful nature. 1. the Country of the Sacred Heart - 2. the Land of El Dorado 1. Every year, Colombia is ceremoniously consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by the President of the Republic. 2. According to historical records of the legend. 1. La Perle des Antilles (the Pearl of the Caribbean). - 2. the Mountain Country 1. Once France's richest colony and the wealthiest Caribbean island. 2. From its indigenous name, meaning 'land of high mountains'. 1. El Corazón de América (the Heart of America) - 2. An island surrounded by land 1. Due to its central location in South America. 2. By author Augusto Roa Bastos, in reference to both the country's insularity and landlocked geography. 1. the Land of Opportunity - 2. the Home of the Brave - the Land of the Free 1. Especially referred to the waves of European immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. 2. From the national anthem. Land of many Rivers From an interpretation of its original name with reference to the numerous rivers of the territory. 1. a beggar sitting on a golden bench - 2. the Land of the Incas, the Empire of the Sun 1. For its large population under the poverty line and its natural/cultural treasures. 2. Centre of the Incas civilization, with Cuzco as capital and the sun as patron deity. Helen of the West Indies For its beauty and the wars fought over her, like the legendary Helen of Troy. Due to the long conflict between the British and the French for possession, changed 14 times. 1. La Tierra de Lagos y Volcanes (the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes) - 2. La Tierra de Poetas (the Land of Poets) 1. For its geographic location. 2. Due to various literary contributions of renown Nicaraguan writers. the (original) Banana Republic Thanks to the possession of many plantations and dominance in the international banana trade, the United Fruit Company could control the country economically and politically. 1. the Land of 365 beaches - 2. the Land of sun, sea and sand - 3. the Heart of the Caribbean 1. Due to the many beaches surrounding the land. 2. From its flag (corresponding to yellow, blue and white). 3. For its position in the middle of the Caribbean chain. 1. the Global cancer - 2. the Great Satan 1. Referring to the ravaging and demoralizing impact of it's global economy. 2. Chiefly arab/muslim epithet alleging American imperialism and dissoluteness. 1. the Land of Silver, Silvery Land - 2. the Land of Contrasts Named Argentina, from the Latin word 'argentum', for being believed rich of silver during spanish colonialism. 2. For the variety of natural landscapes (from Andes to pampas). 1. Puente del Mundo (Bridge of the World) - 2. el Centro del mundo y el Corazón del Universo (the Center of the World and the Heart of the Universe) 1. For its strategic position. 2. Well-known phrase once said by a Panamanian poet and often used as a slogan. the Country of the Three Seas The only country in South America with sides in the two oceans. The 3rd 'sea' are the shores of the Amazon River. 1. the Land of the Eternal Spring - 2. the Heart of the Mayan Civilization, the World of the Maya 1. For its beauty and climate. 2. For its history. Tikal is one of the largest extant sites of the Mayan people. 1. the Saudi Arabia of the Green World - 2. the Country of the High Plateau 1. For the estimated reserves of lithium mining, representing over the 50% of world reserves. 2. The Andean Plateau and Lake Titicaca covers most of its territory. 1. the Land of Gypsies and Calypsos - 2. the Island of the Trinity 1. For its music. - 2. Referred to Trinidad, renamed by Christopher Columbus as 'La Isla de la Trinidad'. 1. South America's Switzerland - 2. Província Cisplatina (Cisplatine Province) 1. From its reputation for financial prosperity. 2. Former name as a Province of Brazil (1824–1828). Uncle Sugar By John Mearsheimer to describe the US' massive power and wealth during World War II.

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