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Names Guide

What is it called?
Names and adjectives in English - French - Spanish
What is Egypt in French? How are the people of Burkina Faso called? Have a look at the  Names Guide. Her we give you a complete overview of:

1) Country name (short form);
2) Country name (official form);
3) Adjective;

in the three languages English, French and Spanish.
A quick answer: Egypt is l'Egypte in French and the people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabe.  GO! 

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