Longest U.S. state capital names

There’s a tie for capital cities with the longest names. Jefferson City in Missouri and Salt Lake City in Utah come in first with 14 characters.

1) Jefferson City (14 characters long)

Jefferson City sits comfortably along the Missouri River with a population of around 43,000 people, making it the 15th most populous city in the state, with St. Louis being the first.

It straddles Cole and Callaway Counties.

Where does it’s name come from? It’s named for the third president of the U.S., Thomas Jefferson.

If you are into wine, it sits on the western side of what is known as the Missouri Rhineland, a major wine-producing region of the Midwest.

Lincoln University also calls Jefferson City home, an HBCU founded in 1866 by two African-American regiments of the Union army.

1) Salt Lake City (14 characters long)

Salt Lake City sits within what is known as the Great Basin, one of only two major cities within the region alongside Reno, Nevada. It was founded originally as Great Salt Lake City for the body of water it sits near, but by the middle of the 19th Century the “Great” was dropped.

Early Mormon settlers led by Brigham Young, fleeing religious persecution in the East, founded the city, which has grown to be the most populated city in Utah with nearly 200,000 people.

It is also home to the largest Mormon Temple, Salt Lake Temple. The temple sits in view of beautiful mountain landscapes, which is also where people from all over the world go to ski and snowboard, which was on display in 2002 for the Winter Olympics.

1) Oklahoma City (14 characters long)

The city with the second longest name is Oklahoma City. So far, it’s the largest of the capital cities that we’ve looked at with about 687,000 people. That makes it the largest city in the state, and bringing it into the top 20 most populated cities within the entire country.

It’s a thriving industrial city with one of the world’s biggest markets for livestock.

The city actually sits on top of a large oil deposit, so oil derricks can be seen around the capital’s landscaping.

The city was founded during the famous Oklahoma settler rush in 1889, and within hours it grew to 10,000 residents.

Due to it’s location in Tornado Alley, Oklahoma City has also been hit by 13 tornadoes, 11 of which were EF4s or higher.

3) Indianapolis (12 characters long)

Indianapolis comes to us in third place with 12 characters. Situated in the middle of the state, the city supports a population of nearly 1,000,000 people, making it into the top 15 most populated cities in the country.

It’s best known for the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. It’s also host to one of the biggest board gaming conventions known as GenCon. Of the capitals we’ve looked at so far, it’s also home to the most professional sports teams with the NFL team the Colts, and the NBA team the Pacers.

4) Little Rock, Tallahassee, Springfield, Baton Rouge and Carson City (11 characters long)

Rounding out the longest names for capitals we have a five way tie for fourth place with 11 characters. That’s shared by Little Rock, Arkansas, Tallahassee, Florida, Springfield, Illinois, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Carson City, Nevada.

U.S. Capital Cities with the Shortest Names

Moving on to the capitals with the fewest characters, there’s actually a three-way tie for first place between Dover, Delaware, Boise, Idaho, and Salem, Oregon.

Dover (5 characters)

One of the oldest cities we’ve looked at so far, Dover was founded by William Penn as the court town for Kent County back in 1683. It was actually not the first capital of the state, the capital originally being New Castle.

The capital was moved to Dover due to its centralized location within the state in 1777, and it provided a safe haven from British raids on the Delaware River.

Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, so Dover was the site of the first ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

The name derives from the region in England famous for it’s white cliffs.

Compared to the other capitals we’ve looked at, Dover comes in last with the fewest residents: a tiny 39,000.

Boise (5 characters)

Boise, Idaho is the most populated city within Idaho with a population around 235,000 people, and it sits nestled in the mountains at about 2,700 feet above sea level.

The origin of the name is uncertain. There are different accounts as to where the name comes from, one being a Captain Bonneville in the U.S. army. According to his record, he came to an overlook of the valley with a view of the Boise River Valley. Supposedly a French guide yelled “Les bois!” meaning “The Woods!” and the name was born.

Another account credits it to French trappers who called the region “La rivière boisée”, meaning “the wooded river.”

Some other interesting bit about the city include Boise State University’s football field, with it’s famous blue field, and the city is a sister city with Guernica in Spain. Guernica is well known for being the focus of one of Pablo Picasso’s paintings.

Salem (5 characters)

Finally, we have Salem, Oregon. The population of the city is around 175,000 people, and has been the seat of the state since it was a territory back in 1851. It is the third largest city in the state.

When it was settled, the natives in the region had called the area Chim-i-ki-ti, which means “meeting or resting place”, and similar to Boise, it has a few possible origins for the name. A William H. Wilson suggested it be an anglicized version of the Hebrew word for hello or peace, Shalom.

Another source claims the President of the town’s trustees, a Reverend David Leslie, suggested the last five letters of Jerusalem. It’s also possible it was named after the famous town in Massachusetts, and David Leslie was educated there.

There are several notable people from Salem, one in particular being Frank Herbert, the author of the classic science fiction novel Dune.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed learning about which U.S. state capital cities have the longest and shortest names. For a full list of U.S. state capital cities and their corresponding character length, we listed them all below:

Jefferson City 14

Salt Lake City 14

Oklahoma City 13

Indianapolis 12

Little Rock 11

Tallahassee 11

Springfield 11

Baton Rouge 11

Carson City 11

Montgomery 10

Sacramento 10

Des Moines 10

Saint Paul 10

Harrisburg 10

Providence 10

Montpelier 10

Charleston 10

Frankfort 9

Annapolis 9

Nashville 9

Hartford 8

Honolulu 8

Santa Fe 8

Bismarck 8

Columbus 8

Columbia 8

Richmond 8

Cheyenne 8

Phoenix 7

Atlanta 7

Augusta 7

Lansing 7

Jackson 7

Lincoln 7

Concord 7

Trenton 7

Raleigh 7

Olympia 7

Madison 7

Juneau 6

Denver 6

Topeka 6

Boston 6

Helena 6

Albany 6

Pierre 6

Austin 6

Dover 5

Boise 5

Salem 5

Of these twelve gods and goddesses, Hephaestus has the longest name measuring 10 letters long. But who was Hephaestus, and why was he important? And who were the Ancient Greeks and what they believed?

Quick Background on the Ancient Greeks

Ancient Greeks used to believe in many deities, as they tried to explain all the natural phenomenons and the chaos of the universe through human nature.

However, the twelve gods and goddesses who were the most famous and the center of the ancient Greek religion were Zeus, the father of gods and the sky and thunder god, Hera who was Zeus’ wife, Demetra the Greek goddess of agriculture, Poseidon the god of the sea, Hades the god of the dead, light, music, poetry, healing and prophecy, Artemis the goddess of hunting, Aphrodite the goddess of beauty and passion, Ares the god of war, Hermes the god of wealth, trade, thieves and travelers and of course Hephaestus the god of…well keep reading to find out.

Who were the parents of Hephaestus?

Zeus and his wife Hera had many children and one of them was Hephaestus. However, Hesiod mentioned that Hera gave birth to Hephaestus on her own without Zeus being part of the conception, as Hera wanted to take revenge for Zeus giving birth to Athena. Moreover, Homer in Odyssey and Iliad added that there wasn’t evidence that Zeus was the father of Hephaestus. There are so many assumptions and theories about his roots, but what matters is that Hephaestus was equal to the other Greek gods and one of the most powerful ones.

Hephaestus’s Childhood

However, Hephaestus didn’t always have a place among the other gods. When he was an infant, Hera threw him from Olympus, as he was deformed and ugly. He fell into the sea and he became lame.

However, two goddesses, Thetis and Evrynomi took care of him and they raised him for nine years. When he grew up, he immediately set up his first blacksmith shop at the bottom of the Aegean sea where he used to make artifacts for Thetis and Evrynomi.

These artifacts were so beautiful that it is assumed that Hera asked and learned that they were made by her despised son, Hephaestus. Consequently, she brought him back to Mount Olympus where she gave him a new blacksmith shop and the beautiful Aphrodite as his wife.

Hephaestus was the god of Fire

Hephaestus is the god of fire and blacksmith and his name itself means lit, as it derives from the ancient Greek word “ἧφθαι”.

Generally, he is the deity of fire in all its forms and uses, such as a lightning in the sky, a volcano on earth and as an inner human flame of creation and inspiration. Hephaestus himself had mastered every art related to fire and he devoted his life to making exquisite artifacts for the gods and goddesses and weapons for some of the human-beings.

In general, Hephaestus appeared to have lived a life full of difficulties, as it is clear that he wasn’t loved or even accepted from his mother, while his wife cheated on him with Ares, the god of war on their marital bed. However, he was clever enough to trap them in a thin golden net and expose them in front of the other gods.

On top of that, he was thrown from Olympus again in a later incident. This time, it was Zeus who did it, as Hephaestus tried to help his mother when hanging from the celestial dome. Hera had to serve her sentence because she had sent a storm against Herculis.

To disobey the orders of Zeus was punishable too, so Hephaestus got expelled from Olympus and he fell on the island Lemnos where Synthians found him exhausted and with both legs broken. Their hospitality and care made Lemnos the favorite place of Hephaestus and that’s the reason why he made the decision to stay there on the mount Mosichlon where he rebuilt his blacksmith shop.

Concluding remarks about Hephaestus

In conclusion, Hephaestus can be described as hard-working, caring, but unfortunate. Furthermore, one may think that he is a perfectionist, too, as his artifacts were great and enviable.

Among his best was the clay woman, Pandora, whom Zeus gave as a wife to Epimetheus in order to avenge him, as his brother Prometheus insulted him by stealing the fire.

Hephaestus was an interesting god, and with a name 10 letters long had the longest name of the 12 gods and goddesses, beating Aphrodite by one letter.

1) Andorra La Vella – 16 characters

Andorra La Vella belongs to one of the seven parishes of the Principality of Andorra and is home to the tiniest parliament in Europe: 42 members maximum and 28 minimum.

It is one of the oldest countries in the world; it was founded in 1278 and has never taken part in a war.

With an average altitude of 1,050 meters, this city is also the highest-altitude capital on the continent. Here, and all over the country too, Catalan is the official language. It is the only country in the world where Catalan is the official language, but its citizens often speak other languages like French and Spanish.

Over half of the residents are immigrants. Many digital nomads, including YouTubers, move there to decrease their tax burden since the top income tax is 10%.

The official currency is the euro.

The city has an oceanic climate. In other words, summer days are warm and nights are cool, whereas winters are cold and snowy.

Given its geographical position, Catalonia and France have influenced its cuisine. A unique dish is cargols, consisting of snails with olive oil, aioli, and salt.

2) Vatican City – 12 characters

The Vatican City is the home to the Pope and the most important place on Earth for the Roman Catholic Church. Despite its rich architecture and influence on Christianity, the country became a sovereign state in 1929.

It is the tiniest country in the world in terms of area (0.44 square km) and population (around 800 residents). However, it has the highest crime rate because of pickpocketers and plain thieves going after innocent tourists.

It is the only country where Latin is the official language, and there is even an ATM with instructions in this language.

The form of government is an absolute elective theocratic monarchy.

The Vatican is the only World Heritage country. Interestingly, it has the shortest railway and the highest per capita wine intake.

3) Bratislava – 10 characters

The capital of Slovakia has a rich story as multiple civilizations, and world powers have settled here (Celts and Romans, as well as Nazis and Communists).

The city borders both Austria and Hungary.

The Castle is the most popular site of interest, as it looks over the entire city and has experienced many architectural and aesthetic modifications. The castle’s Rennaisance, Gothic and Baroque traces are noticeable.Other beautiful monuments are Saint Elizabeth’s Church and Saint Martin’s Cathedral.

The city is close to the two capital cities of their neighbouring states: Vienna and Budapest.

The local food uses pork, rice and cheese as its main ingredients, and some of the most famous dishes are sheep’s cheese gnocchi and potato dumplings. Another compelling and novel food is the sweet poppyseed pasta, a fusion of Italian pasta and traditional Slovak ingredients.

3) Copenhagen – 10 characters

This capital is Scandinavia’s largest city with a population of almost 1.4 million people. Vikings would settle here and embark on new trips back in the day.

Bishop Absalom was the founder of this beautiful city in 1167. He left his mark not only by promoting Christianity, the most popular religion in the country but also by building a bastion and the Christiansborg Castle that faces the Danish Parliament.

The city has gone through many ups and downs, being neutral in WWI and occupied in WWII, today it is one of the most prosperous cities in Europe.

It is popular for its canals, fantastic food and beer breweries as well as some places of interest such as the Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn. On top of that, Copenhagen is considered one of the happiest cities on Earth.

3) Luxembourg – 10 characters

A melting pot of cultures, the City of Luxembourg belongs to the country of the same name.

It is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, and one of the leading business and financial centers, although its population is barely over 100,000 residents, making up around 25 % of the country’s population.

Most of the city’s workforce is reported live in one of the neighbouring countries. With a minimum wage of €1,923, it also has the highest cost of living in the European Union.

Many foreigners live here, but the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish. Despite this, English is widely used too.

Belair is one of its neighbors.

The city is also known for having the restaurant Chiggeri, with the world’s most extensive wine offer.

3) San Marino – 10 characters

Like Vatican City, Italy surrounds this tiny state, and Catholicism is the most widespread religion. However, the official language of San Marino is Italian.

Surprisingly, the most populated city in the country is Serravalle (over 10,000 residents), whereas San Marino City has less than 5,000.

Both the city and country are named after Saint Marinus, a stonemason born on an island called Rab, located in today’s Croatia. He founded the country in 310 AD, making it the most ancient state.

Like other microstates like Andorra, Monaco or Vatican City, the official currency is the euro, even though San Marino is not an EU member. Despite that similarity, the cost of living is not that astronomical. In fact, it is the 15th richest region in the world, but a one-bedroom downtown rental could be less than €600.

Its gastronomy is mostly Italian-inspired, and pasta is, of course, a staple in the diet of the Sammarinese. One of the traditional dishes is pasatelli, a type of pasta made of breadcrumbs, eggs, nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.

Bonus city: Nur-sultan – 10 characters

Although Nur-sultan is technically located in Asia, it’s country Kazakhstan is considered to be European, so we will include this city in our list.

Previously called Astana, Nur-sultan was founded in 1998 and belongs to the transcontinental country of Kazakhstan.

It is partly located in Eastern Europe and mainly in Central Asia.

This capital city has a lot to offer, despite not being that popular. Nur-sultan is one of the coldest capital cities on Earth, but the country is making huge efforts to warmly welcome nomads from Eastern Europe and Turks from the Far East.

The most surprising feature is its beautiful colourful architecture. Since Kazakhstan is a Muslim majority country, Nur-sultan’s Mosques are also great places to visit.

The city’s gastronomy has meat as a staple because the country’s weather is challenging, and the food must keep them warm and energized enough. For instance, two of its most popular dishes, Palau and Kuirdak, contain lamb or beef. Horse meat is also traditional.

European capitals with the shortest names

So far, we have discussed the capital cities with the longest names. But what about the capitals with the shortest names? Let’s take a look at them.

Kyiv – 4 characters

The capital of Ukraine prides itself on having a rich history and several cultural landmarks.

Around 1,500 years ago, this city became the capital of Kyivan Rus, a power in Eastern Ukraine.

In 988 Prince Vladimir converted Rus to Christianity, making it one of the most famous Christian cities on Earth. Its religious architecture is fantastic, and St. Andrew’s Church is an excellent instance.

Aside from that, Kyiv is also known for its parks, museums and vibrant commercial streets. The Chornobyl Museum will take you back to the tragic days of the Ukrainian people, and the bohemian Andriyivsky Descent where you can find art galleries, cafés and street artists.

Although Ukraine has belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russia and has been a Soviet Republic, the city of Kyiv has not lost its charm and, still to this day, it effortlessly showcases the various traces of its history.

The traditional dishes are diverse and full of flavor. For example, Borsch requires many ingredients such as meat, beetroot and garlic. In the past, it had 30 ingredients!

Oslo – 4 characters

According to The Wall Street Journal, the capital of Norway is the new capital of Nordic cool.

Like other Scandinavian cities, the Vikings founded Oslo. However, its previous names are Christiania or Kristiania and it has not always been the capital until 1905.

Before that year, the country was not independent, and it belonged to Denmark and Sweden. Today the city enjoys much prosperity, an excellent cultural offer and a combination of urban and natural landscapes.

Oslo is famous for its resident’s bike usage, and it takes very little time to get to the countryside. Many hotels offer bike rentals too.

The art scene is also spectacular thanks to museums like Astrup Fearnley and the MUNCH.

The gastronomical offer is stunning too. Its most popular food is smoked salmon, of course, but locals also consume other dishes Smalahove (sheep head) and brunost (a cheese-made product).

Riga – 4 characters

The capital of Latvia has a bit of turbulent history. Vikings, Germans, Russians and Polish attacked the city. Especially, Germany controlled the country until 1918, when Estonia and Lithuania gained their independence too.

Apart from being under Communist rule in the last century, in the 11th century, it was a German trade centre, given its strategic position.

Firstly their citizens were converted to Roman Catholicism, but in the 16th century, Protestantism became more prominent.

One-third of Latvia’s residents live in Riga.

The city offers a vibrant nightlife, exquisite local food and even a UNESCO World Heritage downtown filled with history and medieval churches. Some places of interest are the House of Blackheads and the Museum of Occupations.

Examples of traditional dishes are rasol, a potato salad with layers of meat or fish, and grey peas, which are believed to bring good luck. It is also believed that Latvians eat around 50 kg of rye bread a year.

Rome – 4 characters

Rome is a city filled with history. It is next to Vatican City, home to the Colosseum and many Western Civilization treasures.

This city started small but it became the center of the ancient Roman Empire, dominating much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Rome was indeed a place for emperors. Today it is a famous destination offering mouth-watering gastronomy, stunning monuments, and tons of cultural activities. Some of its sites of interest are the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Trastevere.

There is a little superstition around the Trevi Fountain: if you toss a coin there, you will come back to Rome; if you throw two, you will fall in love with an attractive Italian; if you throw three, you will marry that person.

In terms of food, no detailed explanation is needed. For example, you will be able to enjoy pasta, pizza, focaccia and carpaccio.

That is it for today’s article. Have you learned something new or even fun about these cities? Did you not know about any of these? I hope you found this information compelling and inspiring for a potential journey too.

Complete list of European capitals, from longest names to shortest names

Andorra La Vella – 16 characters

Vatican City – 12 characters

Bratislava – 10 characters

Copenhagen – 10 characters

Luxembourg – 10 characters

San Marino – 10 characters

Amsterdam – 9 characters

Bucharest – 9 characters

Ljubljana – 9 characters

Podgorica – 9 characters

Reykjavik – 9 characters

Reykjavik – 9 characters

Stockholm – 9 characters

Belgrade – 8 characters

Brussels – 8 characters

Budapest – 8 characters

Chisinau – 8 characters

Helsinki – 8 characters

Sarajevo – 8 characters

Valletta – 8 characters

Tallinn – 7 characters

Vilnius – 7 characters

Athens – 6 characters

Berlin – 6 characters

Dublin – 6 characters

Lisbon – 6 characters

London – 6 characters

Madrid – 6 characters

Monaco – 6 characters

Moscow – 6 characters

Prague – 6 characters

Skopje – 6 characters

Tirana – 6 characters

Vienna – 6 characters

Warsaw – 6 characters

Zagreb – 6 characters

Berne – 5 characters

Minsk – 5 characters

Paris – 5 characters

Sofia – 5 characters

Vaduz – 5 characters

Kyiv – 4 characters

Oslo – 4 characters

Riga – 4 characters

Rome – 4 characters

The Numerology of September: The Power of Nine

September has nine letters in it. It’s also the ninth month of the year.

Numerologically speaking, ‘nine’ is a power number. Out of all the single-digit numbers, it appears last. It can represent both endings and beginnings, a surrendering to inevitable completions and an opportunity for growth through something new.

This may be why in September there are more births than on any other month and contains several of the most common birthdays.

It may also be why, agriculturally speaking, September is historically known as The Month of Harvest. The Harvest Moon, which is a full moon that occurs close to the solar equinox frequently falls in September. What is a harvest if not a symbol of culmination and completion, a time when we literally reap what we sow?

The origins of September

Ever heard the joke, “Why is six so scared? Because 9 ate 7.” Well, when it comes to the origins of September, that’s exactly what happened.

Our lives are regulated by the Roman calendar, which is why the word ‘September’ comes from the Latin, ‘septem’ meaning seven. Why you might ask, would the ninth month of the year be called ‘Seven’? (Could those Romans not count?) The short answer is that until Julius Caesar’s calendar reform introduced in 45 B.C (which added two extra months to the year) the Romans had only ten months in their calendar starting with Spring on 1 March, which made September the seventh month. And when January and February were added, and September became the ninth month, the name September stuck.

Here’s a fun fact: September is spelled with 9 total letters but with 7 different letters — numbers which curiously correspond to both its position in the calendar (9th month) and to its root meaning (septem). No other month can do this trick!

Special Days in September

September is jam-packed with a laughable list of national days so arbitrary as to be memorable. A few of the most random are:

National Happy Cat Month (which begs the question: “How do felines feel the rest of the year?”)

September 2: World Coconut Day

September 19: International Talk Like a Pirate Day (“Arr Matey, I’d rather walk the plank!”)

September 24: National Punctuation Day (Time to dot your I’s and cross your T’s.)

But the month also marks some poignant days genuinely worth diarizing:

September 8: International Literacy Day raises awareness of literacy as a basic human right and an important part of the UN’s Sustainable Developmental Goals agenda.

September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO).

September 11: 9/11 Remembrance Day pays tribute to those killed or injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack.

September 17: Labour Day, formally known as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, commemorates the signing on September 17, 1787, of the American Constitution.

The Astrology of September: Born under the star signs of Virgo and Libra

Those who celebrate their birthday (or ‘solar return’) in the month of September are born either under the star sign of Virgo (up to the 23rd of September) or under the star sign of Libra (after the 23rd of September).

Virtuous Virgos

Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture. (September is Harvest Month after all.)

Virgos are detail-orientated, logical, practical systematic and deeply rooted in the material world. They are also perfectionists, always striving to upskill through diligent and consistent effort.

Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planetary messenger and God of communication. The Virgo mind operates like a computer; resourceful, problem-solving, organizing chaos into clear concepts. Virgos use their high intellect to provide workable solutions and to improve broken systems.

If a Virgo has a weakness, it’s the need to be meticulous in everything they do. The challenge for Virgos is to recognize the beauty in imperfection and to accept that flaws are not the same as faults.

Above all, Virgos are driven to help. Selfless to the point of being self-sacrificing, they are kind, supportive friends and loyal lovers.

Lovely Librans

Libra is an air element and is represented by the scales, a symbol that speaks to the Libran pursuit of equilibrium and harmony in all things. Librans love symmetry. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, they are the aesthetes of the zodiac and are happiest surrounded by beauty.

Nothing is more important to a Libran than relationships. They seek out harmonious partnerships and are drawn to people with elegance and personal style. Physical appearances are important to Librans.

If Librans have a weakness, it’s that their open-mindedness and need to keep the peace at all times can make them indecisive and ambivalent. Librans are challenged to block out all external opinions so that they can hear the soft voice of their own intuition.

As for their greatest strength, Librans are masters of conflict resolution, able to navigate their way through even the most fraught social situation by effortlessly turning on the charm.

“Hey, hey, hey, do you remember? dancin’ in September…”

Combine Virgo, ruled by Mercury the planet of communication and Libra, ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty and it’s no wonder that Earth Wind & Fire wrote a song called September: “… say, do you remember? dancin’ in September; golden dreams were shiny days…”

Groucho Marx once said, “My favorite poem is the one that starts, ‘Thirty days hath September’ because it actually tells you something.”

But the numerology, astrology and symbolism of September have a lot more to say: September, nine letters long; the season of earth-bound Virgo and air-sign Libra; the time of love, attraction, wisdom, harvest, completions, births and new beginnings, adds up to a lot more than the sum total of its 30 days.

What is the name of the longest month in other languages?

There are five Romance languages that when translated, each have a very similar sounding word for September. But will this translated word for September still be the longest month name in that language? Let’s find out.

In Spanish, September is translated as Septiembre.

In French, September is translated as Septembre.

In Italian, September is translated as Settembre.

In Romanian, September is translated as Septembrie.

In Portuguese, September is translated as Septiembre.

In Spanish, French, Italian, and Romanian the translated word for September in each respective language is also the longest month name.

However in Portuguese that’s not the case. The longest month name in Portuguese is Fevereiro (February) at 9 characters long beating Setembro (September), Novembro (November), Dezembro (December) at 8 characters each.

Final words about the longest month name

We hope you learned a fun fact or two about September, the month with the longest name.

Shortest Pokémon names

Some Pokémon have extremely short names, like the all powerful Mew, or the slime covered Pokémon, Muk. These names bring the Pokémon that they represent to mind right away.

It is kind of worrisome though, for the other Pokémon whose names are a little bit…too much.

It is possible that some Pokémon names are way too long, confusing, and just plain hard to say. This could hurt them in their run for popularity, up against pros like Ekans and Arbok (“Snake” and “Kobra” backwards).

For example, what about Basculegion? Sure, the biggest Pokémon fans know Basculegion is a Water-type fish Pokémon that evolves from the fallen souls of the Basculin who could not withstand the strong river currents found in the Hisui region.

But to the average Pikachu or Eevee fan, Basculegion is just another mouthful ready to be changed once caught. Let’s shine a spotlight upon the Pokémon with the longest names, lest they are forgotten to the ever expanding Pokédex.

Which Pokémon have the second longest name?

Let’s start with the Pokémon that have eleven characters in their names, the second longest character count for Pokémon names, with the longest being twelve characters.

Fletchinder

First up is Fletchinder. With a lengthy eleven characters in its name, the Fire-Bird type pokemon is not as easily recognizable as other bird Pokémon like Spearow, or Pidgey despite being entirely more interesting.

Corvisquire and Corviknight

Next up is Corvisquire and its evolution, Corviknight. These medieval inspired bird type Pokémon are based on actual birds, like the raven, which are native to Great Britain, and are based on the iconic “dark knight”. Corviknight is one of two Pokémon on this list that has the ability to Gigantamax.

Gigantamax is a type of temporary transformation that only certain Pokémon can take on. By using the Dynamax ability, newly introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, Gigantamaxed Pokémon are actually distorted in the space they occupy allowing them to appear gigantic.

Blacephalon

While this next Pokémon’s appearance doesn’t do itself any favors, its name won’t either. Codenamed UB Burst, Blacephalon was first introduced in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon. This Pokémon is one of the nine extradimensional Ultra Beasts.

The Ultra Beasts hold knowledge well beyond human capabilities. Ultra Beast Pokémon like Blacephalon cannot be caught by any mere Pokéball. A Beast Ball will be required, unless anyone has any Master balls just lying around. Humanoid in design, this neon blue and pink clown-like Pokémon is stockpiled with nightmare fuel.

Barraskewda

Barraskewda is pretty much just a barracuda, and one of the more recognizable Pokémon on this list, as it is common in nature, and easily obtainable in Pokemon Sword and Shield, as well as Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. A favorite of the fisherman, the spearfish like Pokémon can be quite dangerous in a battle.

Centiskorch

Centiskorch is a giant fiery centipede. It is the tallest of all the Bug-type Pokémon and is quite possibly based on the Orphnaeus brevilabiatus, more commonly known as the fire centipede. The fire centipede is a bioluminescent centipede commonly found in Japan and Taiwan.

Centiskorch is the second Pokémon on this list that has the ability to Gigantamax, which blows the Bug-type Pokémon up to dragon-like scope allowing for a menacing centipedal experience.

Polteageist

Polteageist easily takes the cake as the cutest Pokémon on this list, and would go great with a slice too! This Ghost-type teapot Pokémon is evolved from its tea cup predecessor, Sinistea.

Polteageist is ornate in its design, and is overflowing with a possessed black tea ready to drag its opponent’s from battle straight into Teatime, an ability only Polteageist is able to use.

Stonjourner

Stonjourner, while not a bad idea for a rock band name, is actually a Rock-type Pokémon that looks like a piece of Stonehenge got up and started to walk around. While entirely capable of crushing many of the Pokémon that cross its path, this monumental Pokémon actually prefers a simple life of basking in the sun, waiting for the one day of the year where it can gather with the others of its kind to form a massive circle.

Longest Mega Pokemon Names

Before we unveil the Pokémon with the longest name, let’s establish the Pokémon with the overall longest names in the “Mega” category as they also are due some credit in lengthiness.

Mega Kangaskhan: Everyone’s favorite marsupial Pokémon, was introduced during generation I, and can be Mega evolved into a massive version of itself using the Mega Stone known as Kangaskanite that’s found in the Kalos region.

There is also Mega Aerodactyl, another Kanto classic named after the Pterodactyl. An ancient and fossilized Pokémon that, once reanimated from a piece of old amber and mega evolved, takes to the skies in colossal proportions.

The Pokemon with the Longest Name is Crabominable

And without any further ado, the Pokémon with the longest name, coming in at a whopping twelve characters, it’s Crabominable. This crustaceous creature is giant in size and almost entirely covered in snow white fur.

Native to tundra-like conditions, it is able to suck the cold into its crabby claws that it can fire at its enemies like frozen torpedoes. A clear reference to the “Abominable Snowman”, this Yeti influenced Pokémon takes the crown as the Pokémon with the longest name.

Final words

Many of these Pokémon have some amazing qualities, and others really get lost in the process of The Pokémon Company pumping out brand new Pokémon.

Many that grew up playing the games in the nineties feel that the newer generations of Pokémon are just rehashed versions of their old favorites. But they forget that everyone loves Pokémon, and that newer generations are falling in love with the twenty-six year old franchise.

It’s not totally unlikely that a newer fan’s favorite pokemon is Crabominable instead of Pikachu, even if Crabominable is kind of hard to say.

Origins of the name

Micro in Greek means tiny. For example, microscope refers to an instrument that’s used to view the tiniest of bugs.

Pachy is also a Greek word that means thick. Cephalo is the Greek word for head.

And we are all familiar with the saurus bit. Saura in Greek refers to, you guessed it right, lizards! The word dinosaur literally means terrible lizard.

That’s a lot of Greek for one day, but this is how paleontology works. Paleontologists, people who study fossils, prefer to use Greek names for every new fossil that is discovered.

Coming back to our guy, the name translates to ‘tiny thick-headed lizard’.

Micropachycephalosaurus was a small dino

Not so surprisingly, Micropachycephalosaurus is one of the smaller dinosaurs that we know.

Compared to a regular T. Rex, which was around 40 feet in length, and weighed between 20,000 to 30,000 pounds, Micropachy had a nose to tail length between 2 to 3 feet and weighed between 5 to 10 pounds – the size of a small dog. Tiny indeed, especially in the dino world.

What did Micropachycephalosaurus look like?

What does the rest of the name say about this creature? Thick headed in this case doesn’t mean ‘stupid’.

In dino lingo, thick headed lizards or the Pachycephalosaurs belong to a group of relatively small dinosaurs (between 7 to 10 feet in length) that had thick, domed bony skulls which they used to head butt each other in quite the same way mountain goats do.

The hands (forelimbs) of Pachys were shorter than their legs (hindlimbs). They were bipedal (walked on two), terrestrial (lived on the ground, as opposed to living in water, or on trees) and herbivores (mostly ate plants). These creatures thrived in parts of Asia and North America in the Late Cretaceous period, roughly between 70 to 80 million years ago.

Discovery of Micropachycephalosaurus

When the Chinese paleontologist Dong Zhiming discovered a rather small Late Cretaceous dinosaur fossil on a cliff in Shandong Province in Eastern China in 1972, he decided to name it Micropachycephalosaurus hongtuyanensis. Yeah, that’s the complete scientific name for this tiny creature.

According to Zhiming’s original analysis the creature was a Pachycephalosaur, but tinier, and hence the micro at the beginning of the name.

But being the only specimen of its kind and that too an incomplete and fragmented one, has led to some serious trouble for this small fossil lizard.

Problems with the Micropachycephalosaurus name

When scientists decided to reexamine its position on the tree of life in 2006, they found no evidence in support of its Pachy status. The fact that the Micropachy skull could not be located in the museum collection in China didn’t help either.

Imagine coming up with a fancy record-setting 23-letter name for a dinosaur, based on the thickness of its head, only to realize that the head is untraceable.

With no other Micropachy specimen available, scientists are no longer keen to accommodate this longest named dinosaur within the Pachycephalosaurus club.

The name Micropachycephalosaurus, it turns out, is somewhat misleading. Recent research on the incomplete fossil suggests that Micropachy would be a better fit in the Ceratopsia club, a category that includes beaked dinosaurs with horned faces (Greek keras = horn, ops = face).

The most famous Ceratopsian is the terrific Triceratops, not bad company for a tiny dinosaur of uncertain pedigree whose head has gone missing.

What we know for certain about our dino?

Given all the confusion about the category that Micropachy belongs to, what do we know for certain about this creature?

No matter where Micropachy is eventually placed in case more fossil specimens of its kind are unearthed in future, scientists are sure that it was indeed a small dinosaur, not longer than 3 feet in length.

It definitely walked on its two longer and stronger hind legs, lived on the ground and survived primarily on a vegetarian diet in the woodlands of China in the Late Cretaceous, 70 million years ago.

Some scientists suggest that it had quills along the length of its tail.

Micropachy probably lived in a flock with many members of its family, and was a fast runner, since that was the easiest way to escape potential predators – bigger meat eating dinosaurs.

Life was tough in the Late Cretaceous, especially for the poor dinosaurs, most of whom would be wiped out at the end of Cretaceous due to a terrible asteroid collision with earth.

But having a long name is one thing; these countries are also great tourist attractions, with interesting facts tied to their people, land, and culture. We will discuss all of that in this article, so read below to find out.

Which African Country Has the Longest Name?

The African country with the longest official name is the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria being a close second. But before we delve into the details, it is worth pointing out that countries have official and common names, the latter of which many prefer because they are more memorable.

Generally, official names can be unnecessarily long for most people, which is why they resort to shorter and more memorable common names. Speaking of common names, the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (DRSP) ceases to be the longest name for an African country as its common name is a simpler Sao Tome and Principe.

The African country with the longest common name is the Central African Republic, followed by the Republic of the Congo.

Exploring the African Countries with the Longest Official Names

If the name Seychelles rings a bell, you’d remember it being an African country with the smallest population. Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe follows on the same trail with a population of 200,000 people, making it the second smallest on the continent. The country is a twin-island nation, hence the name.

The two islands of Sao Tome and Principe gained independence in 1975 and 1995, respectively, with the former named after Saint Thomas’ day by the Portuguese explorers who discovered the island.

The islands of Sao Tome and Principe are home to beautiful tourist sites, some of which are Bom-Bom Island, Praia Banama, Obo National Park, and Cascata Sao Nicolau. The latter is a particularly perfect destination for lovers of nature.

Regarding the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, we can trace its simpler name, Algeria, to the City of Algier, which translates to The Islands. Algier has four Islands that lay off the city’s coast until they became part of the mainland.

That being said, Algeria can get really, really hot, with almost 90% of the country covered by the Sahara desert and only about 12% inhabited by her people. Temperature aside, one aspect in which Algeria blows other Islamic nations out of the water is its practice of true gender equality.

Here, women have equal opportunities as men, with 60% of them making up the total population of students across the country. Even more impressive is that 70% of the country’s legal practitioners are women. Pure bonkers!

Lastly, the nation of 44 million people has some amazing tourist donations, especially El Oued, which translates to the city of a thousand domes”. This is where you find traditional carpets, clothes, and slippers.

Exploring the African Countries with the Longest Common Names

The African country with the longest common name, the Central African Republic, has had it rough since it gained independence in 1958, largely due to a select few fighting to control its wealth. It’s no surprise the nation has been ravaged by religion-spurred war for decades.

However, the country is home to many endemic animal species and prominent African wildlife. And its hot climate gives way to the growth of crops such as millet, maize, tobacco, sesame, and cotton.

The country’s name is derived from its republican form of government and geographical location in the central region of Africa. Despite bad living conditions, poverty, and lack of education, you can still find great tourist sites, especially for wildlife lovers.

There are national parks such as Dzanga-Sangha and Manovo-Gounda, which you can harness to go on a safari and catch loads of fun.

The African country with the second-longest common name is the Republic of the Congo. This country should not be confused with the Democratic Republic of Congo, also known as Dr. Congo. Besides similar names, the Republic of the Congo is bordered to the Southeast by Dr Congo.

French is the country’s official language, and there are well over five million people living in it. It’s difficult to say if the Republic of the Congo packs a punch as any of the countries mentioned thus far, but there are still quite a few things that make it a considerable tourist destination.

The country is named after the Congo River, the deepest and second-largest river in the world. Brazzaville, the capital, is always bustling with vibrant arts, colorful markets, and scenes of rich culture. You can get a fantastic view of the Congo River if you go for a stroll on La Corniche. It’s all beauty to behold from here!

What is the African Country With the Shortest Official Name?

As there are African countries with long names, so are others with considerably short names. The African country with the shortest official name is Burkina Faso, while the ones with the shortest common names are Mali, Chad, and Togo.

Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta until 1984, is a landlocked country with no route to the open sea. Burkina Faso adopted its name, which translates to Land of Incorruptible People, in 1984.

The country makes Metro News’ list of 17 countries that are unsafe for tourist visits. Frequent military coups, famine, and drought due to its geographical location in the Sahel Savana region are some of the plagues of the country.

Shortest common names of African countries

When it comes to the African countries with the shortest common names, Mali and Togo are situated in the West African region, while Chad sits in the heart of Central Africa. Each of these nations is considered a third-world country, with the latter having one of the highest levels of hunger in the world.

Final words

Be that as it may, if there is one thing they all have in common, it definitely is the fact that they are filled with energetic, hardworking people who are receptive to foreigners. You’ll find these people selling local wares and arts on tourist sites, taking every cent and dollar with the utmost gratitude and only hoping that things turn for the better in their country someday.

Shortest City/Location Name

The shortest City/Location name is Utah at 4 characters followed by Miami at 5 characters long.

Longest City Name

The longest City/Location name for an NBA team is Oklahoma City at 13 characters long. Both Golden State and Philadelphia are tied with the second longest City/Location name at 12 characters long.

Shortest Team Name

The Nets, Suns, Heat and Jazz are all tied for having the shortest name at 4 characters long

Longest Team Name

The Trail Blazers is longest at 13 characters long, Timberwolves is 12 characters. Keep in mind we are counting the space in Trail Blazers. However, just because these two teams have the longest names, will they still have the longest names when you include the City/Location in front of it? Read on to find out.

Shortest City + Team Names

Before we dig in to the longest names, lets begin with the shortest names. Keep in mind, for these we are counting the location AND team name in the character length.

The Utah Jazz takes the top spot with the shortest City/Location + Team name at 9 characters long followed by the Miami Heat at 10 characters long.

The Utah Jazz was the only team to win the shortest name in all the three shortest categories above, therefore we declare it the official shortest team name.

Background on the Utah Jazz

Jazz moved to Salt Lake City from New Orleans in 1979 because of financial problems. Back in the days, New Orleans had one of the highest taxes in the whole country.

The franchise’s best years came in the late 80-s and 90-s when legendary coach Jerry Sloan built his offense around John Stockton and Karl Malone. Their ball screen based offense was something very few teams ran in the NBA before Utah. When the Stockton-Malone duo was at their best they looked unstoppable. Unfortunately for them, those were also Michael Jordan’s best years so they stayed without a ring. In 1997 and 1998 they reached the finals and that Jazz team will be remembered as the one who was closest to beating the Bulls.

Longest Location + Team Names

Both the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the second longest City + Team names at 21 characters long each.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers are both tied for first place at 22 characters long. Both teams have rich NBA history and both are in the rebuilding process so they hope that in the future they can recreate some of the glory days.

Remember that if you remove the City/Location from the full name, The Trail Blazers is longest at 13 characters long, Timberwolves is 12 characters.

Therefore we declare the Portland Trail Blazers as the longest name, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Longest NBA Team Name is the Portland Trail Blazers

In February 1970 NBA granted the rights to a franchise in Oregon and the first team owner was Harry Glickman who organized a big contest for the team’s name. More than 10 000 people gave their opinion and most of them voted for the “Pioneers” but because other sports organizations have already used that name Glickman decided to go with the second choice” Trail Blazers”.

Glickman felt that trail-blazing activity represents the mentality of the Pacific and that people can relate to it. He wasn’t wrong because in no time Trail Blazers became very popular in Oregon.

The end of the 70-s were the best years of the team. It all started when they drafted Bill Walton and hired Jack Ramsey as a head coach in 1974. The immediate effect was seen during that season when Trail Blazers had managed to go to the Playoffs for the first time. Fans started to fall in love with the new style of play and during that years gym was always full. In 1977 Portland managed to win its first NBA championship. It looked like they can repeat it next season but Walton’s injury changed everything and in the end, he left the team as a free agent in 1979.

One more crucial moment in Portland history was the 1983 draft when a team selected Clyde Drexler. In his rookie year, Clyde became the fan favourite and it remained like that for almost 15 years of his career in Oregon. Drexler led the franchise to two NBA finals in 1990 and 1992 but he never managed to get the trophy back to Portland.

In the 2012 draft team selected the Damian Lillard with the 6th pick. Dame, who is with Drexler considered one of the best players in Portland history broke almost all of the franchise records but he also never managed to go deep into the playoffs with the Trail Blazers.

The Second Longest NBA Team Name is the Minnesota Timberwolves

The first pro basketball team in the Twin Cities was Minneapolis Lakers who played National Basketball League (NBL) from 1947 to 1960 when they moved to Los Angeles. The face of that team was George Mikan, one of the best bigs in basketball history. Mikan won the NBL championship in his first season with the team.

When the franchise was moved to LA, Minnesota fans had to wait for almost three decades in order to have their team. NBA came back to the city in 1989 when the league was expanded. Owners organized a “team name” contest and two options entered the finals: “Timberwolves” and “Polars”. City councils gave the final vote and the franchise was officially named ” Minnesota Timberwolves”.

The first seasons in the league were not easy but things started to change in 1995 when the team hired Flip Saunders as a new Head Coach. That summer Saunders drafted Kevin Garnett as the 5th overall pick. Next season Garnett became the first Timberwolves player invited to the All-Star game. In the season 2003-2004 team reached the Western Conference finals where they lost to Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Garnett played a great season and he got the MVP award for the first time in his career.

After the KG era franchise had some high level players like Kevin Love or more recent Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns but they were never close to becoming league contenders.

Final Words

We hope you enjoyed reading our article on the longest NBA team names.

Among these organs, “liver” is the largest solid organ and “skin” is the largest organ according to body surface area.

Bulbo-Urethral Gland is tied for having the longest name

The Bulbo-urethral gland is the organ with the longest name (20 characters with spaces or 18 letters total) among all of the body organs despite being very small in size as compared to liver and skin.

There are two Bulbo-urethral glands lying below the prostate. These are named so because of their close relation to the bulb (base) and urethra of the penis.

Another name of it is Cowper’s gland after the name of its discoverer William Cowper who was an English surgeon and anatomist.

The main function of this pea- sized gland is to produce secretions to lubricate urethra for the smooth passage of semen. In addition to that, its alkaline nature neutralizes the acidic environment of urethra due to urine.

The Olfactory Ephithelium also shares the longest name

Another organ that shares the title of having the longest name along with bulbourethral glands is olfactory epithelium (20 characters or 19 letters).

The word “olfactory” is derived from the Latin word “olfacere”, which means “to smell”. Therefore, olfactory epithelium is associated with the sense of smell.

This epithelium is present in the roof of the nasal cavity. It has sensory receptors in it which perceive the signals and then transmit it to the olfactory bulb which is lying on the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.

From there, the information is sent to the primary olfactory cortex of brain through olfactory nerve (1st Cranial Nerve).

Which organ has the third longest name?

Next in line is “Sub-cutaneous tissue” with 19 characters. “Sub-” is a prefix that is used to denote any structure which is lying below some other structure. “Cutaneous” is derived from a Latin word “cuticula” or “cutis” which means skin.

In this way, “Sub-cutaneous tissue” literally means a tissue which is lying underneath the skin.

It comprises of a fatty layer mostly, which is traversed by superficial vessels and cutaneous nerve. The purpose of this tissue is to support and nourish the outward layers of the body.

Organ with fourth longest name

Among other organs with the longest names are “Parathyroid glands” with 18 characters.

“Para-” refers to a structure which is lying beside another organ. These four small glands are called so because these are lying beside the thyroid gland.

They regulate the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by secreting a parathyroid hormone which works under the control of negative feedback mechanism. It helps the body to absorb calcium and excrete phosphate.

What human organs have the shortest names?

On the other hand, the organs with the shortest names are skin, nose, eyes and ears (each of them having 4 characters).

Skin

Interestingly, skin is the largest organ according to body surface area, because it covers the entire human body.

The medical terms pertaining to skin are “integument” and “cutaneous”. The integument is derived from a Latin word “integumentum” which refers to a “covering”.

The skin along with its other appendages i.e. hair, nails and glands form the integumentary system of the body which protects the body from a wide range of external environments to maintain homeostasis within a narrow range which is optimal for bodily functions.

Moreover, it contributes greatly to the thermoregulation of the body.

Nose

The nose (another organ with 4 characters) acts as a part of the respiratory tract of our body that allows the air to move in and out of our lungs. Also, it has hair and mucus membrane on the inner walls which filter the air before it can enter the pharynx and trachea.

The prefixes which are used to denote the things related to the nose are “naso-“, “nasal” and “rhino-“. Naso- is derived from “nasus” which is a Latin word for nose. While, Rhino- is derived from “rhis” which is a Greek word for nose.

Eyes

The eyes are responsible for vision. These globular structures perceive light from the surrounding environment and carry these light signals through the optic nerve to the visual cortex of the brain.

The medical term related to eyes is “ophthalmo-” which is derived from the Greek word “ophthalmos” which means “eye”. The medical term pertinent to vision mechanics and sight is “optic” which has its origin from the Latin word “opticus” which means “sight or seeing”, and the Greek word “optikos” which means “related to sight”.

Ears

Ears that are visible on both sides of our head are just one of the three parts of the anatomical ear. Medically, the ear is divided into three parts i.e. external ear, middle ear and inner ear.

The external ear is composed of pinna that we see as our ear, which leads to the other two parts of the ear that are present inside the skull bones.

The medical prefix related to ears is “oto-” which comes from the Greek word “ous” which means “ear”. Ears serve the function of hearing and help in maintaining a balance of the body.

Anus

The anus is a circular opening that serves the purpose of being the terminal part of our gastrointestinal tract.

The word “anus” originated from the Latin word “anus” which means a “ring” or a “circle”.

The outer skin of the anus is derived from the ectodermal cells. While the inner layer of the anal canal is endodermal in origin. The junction between the outer ectodermal and inner endodermal cells is called the “dentate line”.

Final words

We hope you enjoyed our article about the human organs with the longest names. Did any of the organs surprise you as being the longest?

Well, it depends on whether you are talking about the longest common name or the longest official name.

What is a common name and what is an official name?

Take Japan for example. “Japan” is it’s common name but the “Kingdom of Japan” is its official name.

With that in mind, let’s go over the Asian countries with the longest common names first.

Asian countries with the longest common names

The Asian country with the longest common name is the United Arab Emirates at 20 characters in length, also called the Emirates or UAE.

Keep in mind, there are other countries with longer official names. We will discuss them later in the article.

The country is of a size of 32,300 square miles is located on the Arabian Peninsula and borders Oman on its eastern side and Saudi Arabia on its western side.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation consisting of seven emirates (states); Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Fujairah, Dubai, Ras Sharjah, Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.

More than three-quarters of the area belongs to Abu Dhabi.

Dubai is the city with the biggest number of people, a metropolis and an extremely important international hub. It is the region’s most important commercial and financial center.

The most important sector in the United Arab Emirates is the petroleum industry. Abu Dhabi holds one of the largest amounts of the world’s estimated oil reserves. The federation is one of the most popular countries for foreign workers. Of 9.9 million residents living in the country, only about one-ninth are citizens.

Asian country with the second longest common name

The Asian country with the second-longest common name is Saudi at 12 characters long, officially called the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The name Saudi is from Arabic and means “good fortune” or “happiness”. Located on the northern and central part of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia has a size of 830,000 square miles and is considered the fifth-largest country in Asia.

The capital city Riyadh has an internationally important and modern business district. The oil reserves of Saudi Arabia are mostly located along the Persian Gulf and are of great importance to the country.

Saudi Arabia’s history is very rich. Before Islam, the location of today’s Saudi Arabia was the site of several ancient civilizations. The archaeological findings of the early human civilisations in the area are considered to be extremely significant for understanding historical events.

Saudi Arabia is also famous for two historical cities; Mecca and Medina.

Turkmenistan also has the second longest common name

Another Asian country with the second-longest common name is Turkmenistan at 12 characters long.

Turkmenistan is a country with a size of 189,660 square miles, located in the Central Asian Karakum Desert.

With a population of only about 6 million, Turkmenistan is the least populous of the Central Asian republics as well as one of the most sparsely populated countries in Asia.

Turkmenistan became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. After that, the country went through three repressive totalitarian periods. Still today, Turkmenistan is infamously known for its poor human rights.

Before 1991, Turkmenistan as a constituent republic of the Soviet Union was officially called the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic. After the independence, the country was named Turkmenistan which is derived from Persian and means “land of the Turkmen”.

The Asian Country with the longest official name

The Asian country with the longest official name is the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka measuring 42 characters long. It is commonly called Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka occupies an island with a size of 25,330 square miles, which lies in the Indian Ocean, separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It’s 22 million people belong to three different ethnic groups.

Sinhalese people make up almost three-quarters of the people. The Tamil are divided into 2 separated groups, based on their origins.

Sri Lankan Tamils are considered to be a part of the native population and are descendants of southeastern Indians.

Indian Tamils represented the cheap labour force for the British and were brought to the island from India.

The remaining 7.5 percent of the population is represented by the Muslims who are the descendants of the Arab traders from 8th century.

Sri Lanka has a rich cultural history. Much evidence suggests that the island was very important in prehistoric times. The remains found are at least 125,000 years old.

The strategic importance of Sri Lanka made it a crucial stop for trading expensive goods and tropical spices.

The Portuguese were the first to arrive on the island in the 15th century. They gained control over the coastal regions and controlled trading on the island. Following the war between the local Sinhalese and the Portuguese invaders, the Dutch together with the centrally located Kingdom of Kandy got a chance to control a bigger part of the island.

Later, from 1815 to 1948, Sri Lanka under the name Ceylon was in the hands of the British. Today, the official capital of the country is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, however, Colombo is larger, more internationally known and financially more important.

After its independence in 1948, to remove all remaining references to its British colonial name, the country changed its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka. The current name is composed of “Lanka”, which is the ancient name for the island, and “Sri”, meaning “resplendent”. Therefore, Sri Lanka means Resplendent Island.

Asian country with second longest official name

The Asian country with the second-longest official name is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, mostly known as North Korea.

North Korea is located on the Korean peninsula, bordering Russia and China on the northern border and South Korea on the southern border.

Between North Korea and South Korea, there is the Korean Demilitarized Zone, which is a buffer area between the countries and presents the division of the peninsula in half.

As the official peace treaty was never signed, North Korea and South Korea are still technically considered to be at war. North Korea was created as a separate country at the end of the Second World War, when the north and the south part of the Korean peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel.

Today North Korea has an authoritarian regime, with the Kim family leading the country for more than 70 years.

The first of the family to lead North Korea was Kim Il-sung. After his death, the cult of personality continues and is deeply rooted in Korean culture.

Even though North Korea today is considered one of the poorest countries, it has one of the largest militaries and possesses nuclear weapons.

The name Korea goes back to the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo.

After the separation from the south, North Korea got its official name “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. Both, the North Koreans and the South Koreans refer to themselves only as the “Koreans” and consider to be the legitimate government of the whole peninsula.

Country with the shortest common name

The Asian country with the shortest common name is Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq.

Iraq is located in Western Asia. Its capital and the largest city is Baghdad with a population of 8 million people.

Iraq’s extensive alluvial plains were one of the reasons that some of the world’s earliest civilizations were developed here. The area of Iraq was known as Mesopotamia in ancient times.

Some of the ancient civilizations that were set in this place were Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria. The area later became part of larger imperial polities, including the Persian, Greek, and Roman dynasties.

The modern country of Iraq was created after the end of the first World War. After gaining formal independence in 1932, Iraq was challenged by political instability, the overthrow of the monarchy in 1958, the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), the Persian Gulf War (1990-91) and the Iraq War (2003-11).

Following by periods of war and conflicts through the next decade, the country was left financially and socially drained.

The Asian country with the shortest official name

The Asian country with the shortest official name is Japan.

Japan is an island country in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. There are 6852 islands in Japan, the main five being Hokkaido, Honshu (the “mainland”), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.

With a population of more than 125 million people, Japan is one of the most populous countries in the world. Tokyo, with 14 million people is known for being the largest urban economy in the world. Its wider metropolitan area has an estimated 37 million residents and is thus the most populous on the planet.

On one hand, Japan is known for its rich cultural traditions, but on the other hand, the country has developed into one of the most economically and technologically advanced societies in the world.

Conclusion

To summarize what we have covered so far, the Asian country with the longest common name is the United Arab Emirates and the Asian country with the longest official name is the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

We hope you enjoyed our article!