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In the available data for 121 countries and territories, the largest country groups are Places and landforms (62 countries and territories), People and mythological figures (17 countries and territories), Peoples and ethnic groups (15 countries and territories). Japan is classified as Nature and resources (named after sunrise). Data period: Retrieved July 23, 2026. Only countries with a structured Wikidata namesake are included; disputed or multi-stage etymologies are not presented as a single definitive origin.

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01 / CATEGORY MAP

See what countries are named after.

Coverage: 121 countries and territories. Compare Wikidata country-name origins by category. Etymologies can be disputed; missing origins are not inferred.

JapanNature and resources

Japan, Nature and resources

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02 / ABOUT THIS DATA

How to read the World Country-Name Origins Map

Coverage: 121 countries and territories. Compare Wikidata country-name origins by category. Etymologies can be disputed; missing origins are not inferred.

Coverage
121 countries and territories
Largest country groups
Places and landforms (62), People and mythological figures (17), Peoples and ethnic groups (15)
Japan’s position
Nature and resources (named after sunrise)
Data period
Retrieved July 23, 2026

Only countries with a structured Wikidata namesake are included; disputed or multi-stage etymologies are not presented as a single definitive origin.

03 / COUNTRY DIRECTORY

Browse representative countries from this map.

This map covers 121 countries and territories. The directory samples 36 countries across the largest categories. Browse all countries

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