Did you know Idi Amin Wanted To Change The Name of Uganda?

former President of Uganda, Idi Amin
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Idi Amin once wanted to change the name of Uganda to Idi because he thought he could do anything with Uganda. Everybody was afraid to challenge that decision except one man close to him. He said : your excellency sir, do you know Cyprus? Idi Amin asked what has Cyprus got to do with my decision ? The man said the people of Cyprus are called Cypriots , so if u change Uganda to Idi, we will be called Idiots!!!

And that's how Uganda retained its name.