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[Apollo]

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The island nation of Madagascar was named after Mogadishu:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar#Etymology

 

[Striker]

Interesting .

 

[Hassan Garguute Buldanana]

The name of the President of Madagascar


Hery Rajaonarimampianina

 

[--Ajakis Lax Max--]

The name of the President of Madagascar


Hery Rajaonarimampianina

hairy Rajonrondorimampianina

 

[Prince Abubu]

European navigators back in the day weren't very bright. Confusing Madagascar with Mogadishu and the Americas with India.