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Old Norse Names for Places (hard)

Do you know what the vikings called these modern-day countries, cities, regions and islands?
Most of these locations were strategic or hold a symbolic importance today.
Icelandic speakers might find this one easier than most.
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Last updated: April 24, 2022
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Norway
Noregr
Sweden
Svíþjóð
Denmark
Danmǫrk
North America
Vinland
Istanbul
Miklagarðr
York
Jórvik
Russia
Garðariki
Novgorod
Holmgarðr
Jerusalem
Jorsálaborg
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Dublin
Dyflín
Germany (northern part)
Saksland
Labrador
Markland
Kiev
Könugarðr
France
Frakkland
London
Lundúnaborg
Africa
Bláland
Sicily
Sikiley
Strait of Gibraltar
Norvasund
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