Guess the countries based on their alternate or former name

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Formerly known as New Holland

Before being renamed in 1975, this African country was called the Republic of Dahomey

This African nation changed its name in 1984 and was formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta

This country's military government changed its name to Myanmar in 1989

Also known as Kampuchea

Known as Zaire from 1971-1997

Officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Informally known as Holland

Formerly known as Ceylon

Also known as Chinese Taipei or, officially, the Republic of China

Formerly known as Siam