Some countries are named for particular cultures which have existed for longer than a particular government using the name. For example, the current governing b

Some countries are named for particular cultures which have existed for longer than a particular government using the name. For example, the current governing body of "France" was established 4 October 1958 [0]. But if you go to a French bakery you might buy a fresh croissant which dates to maybe 1839 [1]. Is that not still French even though the current republic is over a hundred years younger? 0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_France https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_France 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croissant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croissant