Why do we (Anglophones) use the native language name for some countries (Costa Rica, not Rich Coast), but not for others (Germany, not Deutschland)?

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Why do we (Anglophones) use the native language name for some countries (Costa Rica, not Rich Coast), but not for others (Germany, not Deutschland)?

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TIL Costa Rica means “Rich Coast”. I mean I guess I’m dumb given the French (because I’m French) translation would be “Côte Riche” and it’s pretty close to Costa Rica when you think about it.
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