What is the oldest continuous nation?
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What is the oldest continuous nation?
China
An old missionary student of China once remarked that Chinese history is “remote, monotonous, obscure, and-worst of all-there is too much of it.” China has the longest continuous history of any country in the world—3,500 years of written history.
What is the oldest living document in the world?
the United States Constitution
Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government.
When was the first country founded?
Oldest Countries 2021
| Country | Age Rank | Sovereignty Acquired |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 3200 BC |
| Egypt | 2 | 3100 BC |
| Vietnam | 3 | 2879 BC |
| Armenia | 4 | 2492 BC |
What is the oldest known written word?
The Epic of Gilgamesh started out as a series of Sumerian poems and tales dating back to 2100 B.C., but the most complete version was written around the 12th century B.C. by the Babylonians.
Which country has the oldest democracy in the world?
Each has a parliamentary body that is over 1,000 years old, making them the longest standing democratic institutions in the world. But Iceland only got its independence in 1944 from Denmark — and while it is self-governing, the Isle of Man is not a country.
What is the oldest country in the world that still exists?
When the king of Upper Egypt (Narmer or Hor-Aha depending on who you ask) united Egypt and established the first dynasty in 31st century BCE, he also founded a country that continuously existed ever since. Sudan is a pretty old country too. If an official foundation date is your thing then you have four choices — Armenia, Iran, Japan and China.
Which country has the oldest parliament in the world?
Formed in 930 AD by the Vikings, the Althing, which is the name of the government of Iceland, has 63 members. Though it is an old democracy, it is considered to be the oldest and longest running parliament on Earth.
What is the oldest country with its founding borders still intact?
It’s not the oldest country ever founded, but it’s the oldest country with it’s founding borders, virtually still intact. It’s the country of Portugal, with the same borders since 1297 AD. Id argue (And this is COUNTRY NOT CIVILISATION!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmXArRmmmk