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OK, I'm writing a timeline with some alternate South (and perhaps Central) American countries. Timeline is roughly same as OTL years of Revolution (1810ish to 1830).

What are some potential alternate names?

I'm think one for northern and Southern Chile based on the key cities of Concepcion and Santiago, definitely a different name for Bolivia (as Bolivar would not be a primary player in SA independence), as well as new names for Equador and Columbia for sure.

I'd like to avoid naming them after liberating heros.

Ideally, I'd like to avoid naming them after their major cities as well (Republic of Quito).

Any ideas?

I don't think a continued united "New Granada" is feasible at this time given the geographic limitations and inherent economic differences of the constituent parts (Equador, Columbia, Panama and Venezuela).

Thanks for any suggestions.
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