They referred to it as the land of wind and sand.

The country is traditionally referred to as "the land of song".

The Arabs refer to the area as 'the land abandoned by God' and much of it remains unexplored.

Connecticut has always liked to refer to itself as "the land of steady habits."

Japan is often referred to as "the land of the rising sun".

Greece is referred to as the land of the Gods in Greek literature and mythology.

Arab geographers referred to the Swahili coast as the land of the zanj (blacks).

As a result the region became quite prosperous and was referred to as the "golden land".

It is often referred to as the "lost" land of Disneyland.

Albania is referred to as the 'land of eagles.'