Country Names in Different Languages
This interactive tool lets you explore country names in different languages. Type the name of a country, territory or region to see how it appears in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian.
How to use this tool
Type a place name in English or one of the translated forms. The tool will show the equivalents side by side when a match is available.
What this page includes
The database includes countries as well as many territories and regions around the world, including Gibraltar, Puerto Rico, Aruba and Curaçao.
Type a place name
For example, search Germany, Spain, Italy, Gibraltar, Puerto Rico or Curaçao.
Search by English place name, translated place name or region.
Try a place like…
Click any example to load it into the search tool.
Browse places
Click a letter to browse available place names. Then select a place to load it into the tool.
Why Country Names Change Across Languages
Country names often vary significantly between languages because of historical pronunciation, translation traditions and linguistic adaptation. Some names remain almost identical across languages, while others change dramatically.
For example, Germany is called Alemania in Spanish, Allemagne in French, Alemanha in Portuguese and Alemanya in Catalan.
Popular Country Name Translations
- Germany in Spanish: Alemania
- Germany in French: Allemagne
- Spain in Italian: Spagna
- Greece in French: Grèce
- Switzerland in Portuguese: Suíça
- Netherlands in Spanish: Países Bajos
- Ivory Coast in Spanish: Costa de Marfil
- Puerto Rico in French: Porto Rico
- Gibraltar in Italian: Gibilterra
- Curaçao in Spanish: Curazao
Quick facts
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you translate country names into other languages?
You can translate country names by using this search tool. Type a country, territory or region name and the tool will display its equivalents in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian.
Do country names change in different languages?
Yes. Many countries have different names depending on the language. For example, Germany is called Alemania in Spanish, Allemagne in French and Alemanha in Portuguese.
Does this tool include territories and regions?
Yes. In addition to sovereign countries, the tool includes many territories and regions such as Gibraltar, Puerto Rico, Aruba and Curaçao.
Will more languages be added?
Yes. Additional languages may be added in future updates so that users can compare country names across an even wider range of languages.