Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is a village in Wales. However, the name was only invented in 1860 as a publicity stunt to attract tourists. In Welsh it means St Mary’s Church in the hollow of the white hazel near to the rapid whirlpool of Llantysilio of the red cave.

It is in fact the longest place name in Europe but the localsĀ  just call it Llanfairpwll.

However, if you want a less artificial place name, may I suggest a visit to Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill in Australia, which apparently means, Place where the Devil Urinates.

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