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The locations, lands, and nations mentioned in the Bible are not all listed here. Some locations might appear twice, each time under a different name. Only places having their own Wikipedia articles are included. See also the list of minor biblical places for locations which do not have their own Wikipedia article.
A Bible, a cross and the color white stands for salvation [8] East Africa Protectorate: 1895–1921 Crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick: El Salvador 1912–present Dios, Unión, Libertad (God, Union, Liberty) [9] England –present Saint George's Cross: Falkland Islands: 1999–present Crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St ...
A list of nations mentioned in the Bible. A. Ammonites (Genesis 19) Amorites [1] Arabia [2]
While a number of biblical place names like Jerusalem, Athens, Damascus, Alexandria, Babylon and Rome have been used for centuries, some have changed over the years. Many place names in the Land of Israel, Holy Land and Palestine are Arabised forms of ancient Hebrew and Canaanite place-names used during biblical times [1] [2] [3] or later Aramaic or Greek formations.
The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s). In bold : internationally recognized sovereign states The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN)
The ground is white, representing peace, purity and innocence. In the upper corner is a blue square, the color of the unclouded sky, emblematic of heaven, the home of the Christian; also a symbol of faith and trust. in the center of the blue is the cross, the ensign and chosen symbol of Christianity: the cross is red, typical of Christ's blood. [7]
The category covers biblical places: places, lands, and countries mentioned in the Bible. Bible portal; Asia portal; ... List of modern names for biblical place names
Country Religious characteristics; Emblem of Afghanistan: Afghanistan (coat of arms) Shahadah, mosque, mehrab, Prayer rug: Algeria (coat of arms) Star and crescent: Azerbaijan (coat of arms) Calligraphic representation of the name Allah in the form of an eternal flame, green: Bahrain (coat of arms) five points represent the five pillars of Islam