OLDEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

Tran

In Iran, the first documented structured government was founded in 3200 BCE.

Egypt

In Egypt, the first recorded structured government dates back to 3100 BCE.

Egypt

In Vietnam, the first recorded structured government was founded in 2879 BCE.

Armenia

In Armenia, the first recorded structured government was founded in 2800 BCE.

North Korea

North Korea is regarded as one of the world's earliest nations, having existed as the Gojoseon kingdom as early as 2333 BC.

China

around China, the first known structured government was founded around 2205 BCE.

Japan

The earliest known organized government in Japan was established in 660 BCE.

India

about India, the first known structured government was founded about 3000 BCE.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia's first documented structured government was set up in 980 BCE.

San Marino

In San Marino, the first recorded structured government was founded in 301 CE.