In 2019, Macedonia changed its name. The Balkan country became the Republic of North Macedonia after a prolonged disagreement with Greece. However, this is not an isolated case. Many other nations have also experienced their own identity transformations. Have you heard of New Holland? Upper Peru? The United Kingdom of the Netherlands? These countries may not be familiar to you, but they did exist at some point in history.
Curious? Click through this gallery to find out which countries have undergone name changes.