The longest country name in the English language is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with a whopping 56 letters! However, did you know that there are 16 countries with only five letters—and ten with only four!
But how did these mighty countries get such small names? Well, behind every little word is a big story, and these name origins range from grand histories to silly misunderstandings.
So, click on to find out which countries drew the short straw when it came to being named.