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Vietnam To China :7 Oldest Countries On Earth

The whole world has a rich history itself and has gone through millions of changes or civilisations. But do you know how old all of these concepts are? Let's take a look at the 7 oldest countries on earth.

Iran

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Iran

Historically known as Persia, Iran has a history of thousands of years, Susa is the first city which was built around 3200 BCE and the Achaemenid Empire, the largest empire in the world at that time, was founded by Cyrus the Great monuments witnessing a rich history.

Egypt

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Egypt

An ancient country featuring a history of over 3100 BCE, Egypt has thrived along with the Nile River and features various landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx which reflect the history of Egypt.

Vietnam

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Vietnam

 Previously known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vietnam has a history of 2879 BC, the period of the Hong Bang dynasty and features as one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Armenia

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Armenia

Situated between Asia and Europe, Armenia has a rich history of 2492 BCE, the Lower Paleolithic period and features Etchmiadzin Cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site and ancient Yerevan, reflecting rich history.

North Korea

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North Korea

The democratic People’s Republic of Korea or North Korea has a rich history of over 2333 BCE when the ancient Kingdom was established by the semi-divine figure Tangun, reflecting rich history.

China

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China

A country with continuous civilisations, China has a rich history of over 2070 BCE, featuring Xia, Shang, Ming and Zhou in Pre-imperial China up to 221 BC, and other dynasties, reflecting a rich history of China.

India

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India

A country that was ruled by numerous dynasties, India has a rich history of over  2000 BCE, the period when Vedic Civilization created and features thousands of monuments, and temples reflecting rich heritage.

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