Oldest Countries: 10 Oldest Country In The World

Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Japan Japan's origins can be traced back to the 7th century AD, making it one of the oldest countries in the world.

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Iran (Persia) Persia, present-day Iran, has a rich history that goes back several millennia, dating as far back as 3200 BC.

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China China has a recorded history dating back over 4,000 years, with the establishment of various dynasties.

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San Marino Established in 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest constitutional republic in the world.

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France The modern French state traces its origins to the unification of various regions in the 9th century AD.

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Portugal The Kingdom of Portugal was established in 1139, making it one of the oldest countries in Europe.

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Denmark Denmark's history dates back to the Viking Age, and it is considered one of the oldest monarchies in the world.

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Sweden Sweden's origins as a unified kingdom can be traced back to the 10th century AD.

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Norway Norway's history as a united kingdom began in the 9th century AD, with the consolidation of various Viking tribes.

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Andorra Andorra, nestled in the Pyrenees Mountains, claims to have been founded in 1278, making it one of the oldest co-principality states in the world.

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