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why is usa called the united states of america and why is india not called the india?

Philip · Accepted Answer

We normally do not use an article with the name of a country.  France, Spain, China, South Africa, India, Tibet, Mexico.  When the name includes another element, we often include the article:  Great Britain ~ The British Isles / the United Kingdom; Ireland ~ The Republic of Ireland;

AlpheccaStars · Answer

AnonymousWhy is the USA called The United States of America?

Because it refers to a specific group of states on the American continent that have united together to form one country.
Originally there were thirteen states. Those states called themselves "the united states" because they were united in their desire to be free from British rule. Later on in history, more states joined the union. In 1861, a group of states decided to leave the union as a group, then they formed another country and called themselves "The Confederate States of America."

The official name of India is the Republic of India. (notice that we use a "the" when citing this name.)

Cool Breeze · Answer

Anonymous why is usa called the united states of america and why is india not called the india?

All geographic proper nouns in the plural take the article:

the United States, the Hebrides, the Philippines, the Alps, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands

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