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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Norway
Noregr
Sweden
Svíþjóð
Denmark
Danmǫrk
North America
Vinland
Istanbul
Miklagarðr
York
Jórvik
Russia
Garðariki
Novgorod
Holmgarðr
Jerusalem
Jorsálaborg
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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2 Comments
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Level 43
Oct 19, 2024
Hello quizmaster on the London question the answer Lundúnir should also be accepted as that is the translation for London. The one used in your quiz is translated to London city.
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Level 66
Oct 24, 2024
You are of course right. Thanks!