Amazonia
In South America, originally called Maranon. The Spaniards
first called it Orellana; but after the women joined their husbands in
attacking the invaders, the Spaniards called the people Amazons and the
country Amazonia.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Amazonia from Fact Monster:
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