Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it. Names can send messages and suggest what is and isn’t valued ...

In fact, they often shorten it themselves—with 168 letters, it’s the longest place name in the world. Ready? It is this: krungthepmahanakhonamonrattanakosinmahintharaayuthayamahadilok ...