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What are the 5 newest nations in the world?
World’s Newest Countries
- South Sudan — 2011. Finally, that brings us to the world’s newest country — The Republic of South Sudan.
- Kosovo — 2008.
- Serbia — 2006.
- Montenegro — 2006.
- Timor-Leste — 2002.
- Palau — 1994.
- Eritrea — 1993.
- Slovakia — 1993.
Can new countries be formed today?
In order to be legitimate, a new country must be recognized by existing states within the international community. Each existing state bestows recognition at its own discretion, and several entities (including Taiwan, Palestine and Kosovo) are recognized as legitimate states by some countries, but not by others.
Which countries gained independence most recently?
Explore which countries join Kosovo in newly gained independence, according to the CIA World Factbook.
- Palau. Year of Independence: 1994. Population: 21,500.
- East Timor. Year of independence: 2002.
- Montenegro and Serbia. Year of Independence: 2006.
- Kosovo. Year of independence: 2008.
- South Sudan. Year of independence: 2011.
Is there any country still not independent?
Denmark is one of the very few countries in the world which does not celebrate Independence Day and instead celebrates Constitution Day on June 5.
How many countries are still colonized?
As per a UN data, there around 17 non-self-governing territories around the world, where less than two million people still live under colonial rule. According to the chapter XI of UN charter, the non-self-governing territories are whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government.
Are there any current colonies?
Territories include the Falkland Islands, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, French Polynesia, Guam, and others.