Explanation

The new name of Leningrad is Saint Petersburg.

In a referendum held in 1991

The city of Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on 27 May 1703.

It became the capital of the Russian Empire 

Explanation

 The Baltic States are a geopolitical term for three countries in Northern Europe:

1. Estonia,
2. Latvia
3. Lithuania

All three countries are members of NATO, the European Union, the Eurozone, and the OECD.

The term Baltic stems from the name of the Baltic Sea 

Explanation

The land of Maple Leaves is a nickname for Canada.

This nickname comes from the maple tree.

Additional information 

Capital is Ottawa.

Currency is Canadian Dollar.

Official language is English; French.

Located in Continent North America.

Primary Religion is Christianity (But Secular Country).

Explanation

Syria is consistently considered a core part of the Levant region,

It is a geographical area in Western Asia along the eastern Mediterranean Sea

The term is often used in conjunction with historical or cultural references.

Explanation

• Myanmar is the old name of Burma.
• It is a Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 ethnic groups
• Located in the Continent of Asia.
• Old capital: Rangoon
• The New capital is Naypyidaw.
  
• Currency is Kyat.
• The official language is Burmese.
• Primary Religion is Buddhism.

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Explanation

Zaire was a country in Central Africa.

Old name: Zaire

New name: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Year of change: 1997

Capital: Kinshasa

Major river: Congo River

Explanation

Ghana is a country in West Africa.

Its capital city is Accra.

Ghana was formerly known as the Gold Coast during colonial times.

Additional Details / Facts

Official language: English

National animal: African lion

Currency: Ghanaian Cedi

Explanation

Chennai is the new name for the Indian city formerly known as Madras,

The name officially changed in July 1996 by the Government of Tamil Nadu

The city was established in 1639

Official languages: Tamil, English

Explanation

The Malabar Coast corresponds to modern-day Kerala.

Malabar refers to a historic region in southwest India.

It was famous for spices, especially black pepper.

The name is often mentioned in ancient trade and colonial history.

Malabar was important in Portuguese, Dutch, and British trade.

Explanation

Ghana is a country in West Africa.

Its capital city is Accra.

Ghana was formerly known as the Gold Coast during colonial times.

Additional Details / Facts

Official language: English

National animal: African lion

Currency: Ghanaian Cedi