eSwatini (1 Viewer)

andyadcock said:

Change all the maps and reference works, Swaziland is now called 'eSwatini' on a whim of the King.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-43821512



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Farnboro John said:

I reckon not, we still refer to e.g. Germany in our atlases etc: following the locals is not compulsory.

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andyadcock said:

Isn't it protocol though when there is no anglicised version, failing to call the country by it's own given name would be a bit of a snub wouldn't it, Myanmar being an example where many still use Burma to reflect their disdain of the generals?



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Nutcracker said:

The electronic version, as opposed to the interactive* version iSwatini

* (where the inhabitants have a say in the rule of the country)

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andyadcock said:

That's gone over my head Nutty, what's your point?


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