Submitted on Friday 15th November 2024
Rejected on Friday 13th December 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Switch Greenland and Iceland’s Names: Greenland to Iceland, Iceland to Greenland
I want the Government or Parliament to support renaming Greenland to Iceland and Iceland to Greenland. This would correct the historical misnomer, as Greenland is icy, and Iceland is greener. The name swap would improve geographical accuracy and reduce confusion in education and travel.
The names Greenland and Iceland are historically misleading, causing confusion in education and navigation. Greenland is icy, while Iceland is greener. Renaming them would reflect their true nature, improve geographical accuracy, and end unnecessary confusion for travelers and map users. This symbolic change would also highlight the importance of accurate representation in geography.
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