After taking independence from Spanish rule in 1825, Bolivia was named after Simon Bolivar who was a president and freedom fighter.
Columbia, also known as Republic of Columbia, was named after the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
Philippines is a country named after a Spanish king of the 16th century Philip ll.
Saudi Arabia was named after the first king of Saudi Arabia Saud Bin Muhammad Al Muqrin, the ancestor of House Saud.
America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, he was the explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence.
El Salvador means “The Savior” in Spanish and it is named after Jesus Christ, referring to the savior.
Marshall islands is named after John Marshall, The explorer of British descent.