What's in a Name? The Czech Republic's Potential Change to 'Czechia

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In summary, the potential name change from "The Czech Republic" to "Czechia" is meant to provide a simpler and more recognizable name for the country. This idea has been discussed for decades, and gained more attention in recent years when the Czech government officially requested its use in international organizations. The citizens of the Czech Republic have had mixed reactions to the change, and while the official change has been approved, it may take some time for it to be fully implemented and recognized.
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The Czech parliament will vote on adopting "Czechia" as an official alternative name for the Czech Republic, which is a bit clunky for some purposes (e.g. sports team jerseys).

Czech Republic poised to change name to 'Czechia' (BBC)

Germans already commonly say "Tschechien", and a number of other languages use similar short forms, so there's a precedent. One downside is the inevitable confusion with Chechnya.
 
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Note how basically all European languages use some variant of the shorter version already.Chechnya is Tschetschenien is German and has similar names (left sidebar) in other European countries, so this problem arises with English only.
 
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Why not "Bohemia"?
 
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I suspect some Moravians would get upset about that.
 
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Maybe, but there is historical precedent. And Guam thinks of itself as American, even though it's about as far as you can get from the Americas.
 
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And Guam thinks of itself as American, even though it's about as far as you can get from the Americas.
They don't even get to vote :frown:
 
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this would definitely upset the Moravians and Silesians :-)
 

FAQ: What's in a Name? The Czech Republic's Potential Change to 'Czechia

What is the reason behind the potential name change from "The Czech Republic" to "Czechia"?

The Czech Republic has a long and complex history, and the current name was established in 1993 after the country gained independence from Czechoslovakia. However, the name "The Czech Republic" is often considered too long and difficult to pronounce for non-native speakers. The proposed name change to "Czechia" is meant to be a simpler and more recognizable name for the country.

How long has the potential name change been under consideration?

The idea of changing the name to "Czechia" has been discussed for decades, but it gained more attention in recent years when the Czech government officially requested that the United Nations and other international organizations use the name "Czechia" as a short and official geographic name for the country.

Will the name change affect the country's official name in the United Nations and other international organizations?

Yes, the Czech government has officially requested that the name "Czechia" be used as the short and official geographic name for the country in international organizations. However, the country's full name, "The Czech Republic," will still be used in official documents and communications.

How have the citizens of the Czech Republic responded to the potential name change?

The proposed name change has been met with mixed reactions from the citizens of the Czech Republic. Some are in favor of the change, as they believe it will make the country more recognizable and easier to market. Others are against the change, as they feel it is unnecessary and may cause confusion or erode the country's identity.

When will the potential name change officially take place?

The official change from "The Czech Republic" to "Czechia" has already been approved by the Czech government and international organizations. However, it may take some time for the name to be fully implemented and recognized by the general public. In the meantime, both names can be used interchangeably when referring to the country.

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