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Why do we translate the names of countries?

Asked by El_Cadejo (34610points) May 7th, 2009

I understand translating countries like united states, because its name is made up of common words, but why do we translate names like EspaƱa? Why do we call it spain? Where did we even get that name from?

It just seems stupid to call a country by anything other than what they named themselves.

Or is it all done just to make it easier for everyone?

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