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The Most Extreme Place Names
Season 3
Episode 10
Where do place names come from? Well, toponymy reveals a lot about the culture and history of a place, including the people who lived there, the nature of the settlements, and the geographic landscape. So that’s your short answer. For the long answer, including the longest place names in the world, join us as we dig into the exciting world of toponyms and find out how places got their names.
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