Here’s what to know about the longest place name in the world, including how it got its name, why place names are important and the controversy over its Guinness World Record.

Get ready to dive into the wild world of long names and the record holders competing for the title of longest name in the world.

Curious to know which country has the world's longest name? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stands on the topmost podium of the longest country name in the world.

Talladega is one of the more noteworthy racetracks in the world, but there is another, longer course with a deadly history. Here's what we know.

The world is a wonderful and at times, a quirky place. Here is a list of some of the longest place names in the world.

The Spanish league LaLiga has signed a jersey sponsorship contract with the longest club name in the world, Llanfairpwll.

The second longest place name in the world is awarded to the Welsh village on the isle of Anglesey, Llanfair pwllgwyngyll gogery chwyrn drobwll llan tysilio gogo goch.

The ceremonial name of Bangkok is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest place name in the world, consisting of 168 letters! Educate me Subscribe to receive daily news updates.

A man with the world's longest name got an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. The man from New Zealand was born with the name Laurence Gregory Watkins.

The longest place name in the world is a mouthful—and we dare you to try to pronounce it. Here's what it means.