10 youngest countries in the world
10 of the Youngest Countries in the World Today, there are 195 recognized countries in the world. While many of these countries have been around for centuries, new countries are still being formed in the modern era. In fact, all of the world’s youngest countries on this list are just a few decades old. The youngest country at the top of this list, just celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021. Almost all of the country’s on this list were formed when they declared their independence from a nearby ruling nation. Some have thrived since gaining their sovereignty, while others are still struggling to find their footing. 10. Croatia Year Established: June 25, 1991 Capital: Zagreb Government Type: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Republic Current Population: 3,901,165 (2021 Estimate) photo source: Wikimedia Commons Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southe...