Why Do So Many Places in Europe Have the Same Name?

Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using my code gk at https://huel.com/gk with minimum $75 purchase. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! In this video I explore how multiple places across Europe share the same name despite having different histories, locations, and origins. From Galicia in Spain and Poland, to Luxembourg the country and the Belgian province, we look at how these names came to exist — whether through shared political history, linguistic coincidence, or ancient naming conventions. The video covers examples like Gallipoli in Türkiye and Italy, Iberia in the Caucasus and on the Iberian Peninsula, and Albania in both the Balkans and the South Caucasus. It also examines names with a common linguistic root, such as Wales, Wallonia, Wallachia, and Valais. These cases show how geography, empire, and language have shaped Europe’s map over time. If you’re interested in European geography, toponymy, or historical regions, this video breaks down the reasons behind these recurring names. Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Common European Place Names 00:32 The Four "Valencias" 00:56 The Two Iberias 01:36 The Two Albanias 02:08 Galicia in Spain, but also Poland 03:24 Two Luxembourgs 04:17 Austrian & Italian Tyrols 04:34 Lapland in the Nordics 04:47 Huel 05:51 Turkish & Italian Gallipoli 06:40 Wallonia, Wallachia, Valais, Wales 08:01 Cymru & Cumbria 08:50 Sovereign & Spanish Andorra