For anyone who has ever wondered what place names really mean, the Atlas of True Names has created a series of maps illustrated with the etymological roots of the names around the world.
New York is "New Yew-Tree Village," Cuba is the "Place To Find Gold," and China is "Riceland."
Southern California and surrounding states:
Northeastern U.S.:
Southern U.S. and Mexico:
British Isles:
United Kingdom:
Italy and surrounding states:
Southwest Asia:
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