Map Of Places Named Victoria

Map found on redditThe map above shows places in the world with Victoria in their name. Note from the author: “This isn’t just cities, it also includes natural and non-natural geological features like streams, mountain peaks, etc.”

Why are there so many?

reddit user ad-lapidem explains:

A mix of Victorias named after a person named Victoria (Queen Victoria but also Victoria Quirino and others) and those named as “Victory,” either as the word in Spanish and some other Romance languages or as the personification of victory as the Roman goddess Victoria.

Also see:

• Places Named Santa Cruz / Sainte Croix / Santa Croce
• Places in Norway Literally Named After Hell
• European Places With “Saint” or “Holy” In Their Names
• Map Of Places Named Victoria

What’s your favourite Victoria?