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Which one of the following nations is named after Christopher Columbus though it was not discovered by him?

  1. Cambodia

  2. USA

  3. Columbia

  4. Mexico
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Explanation

Colombia (note: spelled with 'o', not 'u') is named after Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose name in Spanish is Cristobal Colon. While Columbus never visited the area that is now Colombia, the Spanish colony was named in his honor. The spelling discrepancy between Columbus and Colombia reflects the Spanish 'Colon' transliteration.

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