Is Abadan in Iraq named after a holy man from the 8th century, or a
guard post? Or does it mean "a place from which you can see water"?
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many place names. Place-names are continually changing. New names
are adopted for many different reasons such as invasion, revolution
and decolonization. This dictionary includes selected former names,
and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the
transition. The names of places often offers a real insight into
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of explorers, local languages, industrial developments and
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includes two appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which
appear in place names and their meanings, and a list of
personalities and leaders from all over the world who have
influenced the naming of places. Containing over 8,000 names, from
Aachen to Zyrardow, this is a unique and fascinating guide for
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