Story Behind the Name - countries
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An early Spanish explorer named this part of Central America "depths" because of the deep ocean off its coast.
Honduras
Part of this country is bordered by the Río de la Plata ("River of Silver"). Its name comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum.
Argentina
This country - which Christopher Columbus never reached - was named in his honor.
Colombia
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