The youngest country in the world is South Sudan, which gained full independence and international recognition on July 9, 2011, after separating from Sudan. This makes it the most recent nation to join the United Nations and become a sovereign state, although it faces significant ongoing challenges.
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South Sudan May Soon Lose Its Title as the World's Youngest Nation When South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, it earned the title of the world's youngest country.
And even if a territorial entity does declare itself to be an independent country, it is not always recognized as such by the rest of the world. The newest internationally recognized country in the world is the African country of South Sudan, which declared independence on July 9, 2011.
Kiribati, specifically its Line Islands (like Kiritimati), is the first country to celebrate the New Year, followed closely by Samoa, Tonga, and New Zealand's Chatham Islands, all thanks to their location just west of the International Date Line. These Pacific island nations usher in January 1st hours before most other countries, making them the first to welcome the new year.
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For some of the world's countries, the answer is very, very small, even teeny tiny. Vatican City holds the title as the world's smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km).
Nestled in north-western Nevada is a micronation unto itself: The Republic of Molossia. Micronations are small, unrecognised 'countries' of sorts and there are at least 200 of them in the world today. Molossia houses a First Lady, four dogs and the 'head of state', His Excellency President Kevin Baugh.
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Persia (roughly modern-day Iran) is among the oldest inhabited regions in the world. Archaeological sites in the country have established human habitation dating back 100,000 years to the Paleolithic Age with semi- permanent settlements (most likely for hunting parties) established before 10,000 BCE.
You could look at when the country was first founded. You could look at how long it has been independent. Or you could think about whether its government structure or name has stayed the same over time. By these standards, San Marino has a pretty strong claim to being the oldest country in the world.
India proudly calls itself the youngest country in the world, over 65% of Indians are under 35, and half are below 25. That's more than 600 million young minds, full of energy and ambition. But here's the irony: the same nation with the world's largest youth population also faces one of the highest unemployment rates.
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It is officially known as the "Principality of Sealand." Sealand is about 10 kilometers from the United Kingdom. According to estimates, the country has an area of 0.0015 square miles.
No, the United States is larger than Australia overall, but Australia is comparable in size to the contiguous (lower 48) U.S. states, making it seem very large, with the U.S. having about 9.8 million km² and Australia around 7.7 million km². While the U.S. is the world's third or fourth largest country, Australia is the sixth largest and a massive landmass, about 28% smaller than the whole U.S.
Yes, India is the world's most populous country, having surpassed China around April 2023, with estimates for 2025 placing India's population at over 1.46 billion, followed by China with around 1.4 billion. Both nations hold over a third of the global population, with India's growth rate higher, though slowing, and China's population now declining.
Median age of the population in Japan 2020
The median age of the population in Japan has steadily been increasing since 1950 and is projected to be around 47.7 years old in 2020. As of 2021, the median age of Japan is the second highest in the world, behind the Principality of Monaco.
Civilization expanded to other areas in East Asia gradually. In Korea Gojoseon became the first organized state around approximately 195 BC. Japan emerged as a unitary state with the creation of its first constitution in 604 AD.
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Most historians, archaeologists, and Egyptologists concur: Egypt's first unified kingdom stands a few centuries older than China's first historically attested dynasty. However, the Neolithic cultures of China are roughly contemporary with the very first agricultural settlements in Egypt.