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The Black Country in England was named for its industrial past, where coal mining and metalworking industries left behind soot and pollution that darkened the landscape. The name has been in use since the 19th century to describe the region's industrial nature and its impact on the environment.
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What does Black Country region was named for?
The Black Country region in England was named for the black soot and smoke produced by the numerous coal mines, iron foundries, and metalworking industries that dominated the area during the Industrial Revolution.
Which colour was named after a country?
The color orange was named after the fruit, not the country.
What element was named after the country Scandinavia?
The element scandium was named after the country Scandinavia.
Which is the country named after a tree?
Brazil is the country named after a tree, the Brazilwood tree. The country's name is derived from the Portuguese word "pau-brasil," which means Brazilwood.
What is the only state named after a country?
Georgia is the only state named after a country, being named after King George II of England.
What does Black Country region was named for?
The Black Country region in England was named for the black soot and smoke produced by the numerous coal mines, iron foundries, and metalworking industries that dominated the area during the Industrial Revolution.
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ANSWER Liberia
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What is the straight between the Black Sea and the sea of Marmara?
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Fredrick Douglas was named after the Black Moses
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Which colour was named after a country?
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Is there a country called carzacistan?
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Who was the black country singer with the first name of Gary?
I'm not sure about a black country singer named Gary: perhaps you are thinking of Charlie, as in Charlie Pride-- he is one of the best-known and most popular black country music singers. He was not the first black performer in country music, however: that was probably DeFord Bailey, a talented harmonica player who was heard on the radio (and on the Grand Old Opry) as far back as 1927-1928.
What country was the octagon named in?
it was named in Egypt
What country has a capital city named Blackpool?
No country has a capital city named Blackpool
