Now, now.
Let's all do the group hug thingy and just... get along. ~:grouphug:
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Now, now.
Let's all do the group hug thingy and just... get along. ~:grouphug:
Actually Montana isn't named after the spanish word "mountainous" at all, in fact the Spanish never even set foot in Montana, actually it comes from French, or Montanya(sp?) for mountainous, such subtle differences, Montana has been regarded by French Artists as being one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the town that I hail from actually has a Center where French tourists/Artists can come and stay. Previous to achieving statehood, Montana was full of French Fur Traders, and it still maintains a rather large French ancestry amongst current residents. Actually if you are born in Montana you can achieve French Citizenship by signing a few papers, or so I've heard. unfortunately, I was born in New York City so I don't have access to do that. Montanya was turned in Montana, as many of the British/Irish/German settlers in the region opted for a neutral Latin name.
I meant English places, not American.Quote:
Now what about English place names?
the french word for mountain is MontagneQuote:
Originally Posted by Wazikashi
well yes, thats besides the point. It's name isn't of Spanish Origin.
That was interesting Gawain, some of those native names are quite beautiful.