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Egypt, one of the oldest countries in the world, inherited his predecessor the kingdom. Photo/vanity fair/Illustration Louis Chin

JAKARTA – In the oldest category in the world there are at least seven countries. Seven countries existed before there was a map in the world, especially the Google digital card, known as Google Maps.

In the modern world, filled with new countries after the world war and decolonization, only several countries can claim their existence from a thousand years ago. These countries are formed not only by political, but also by the expansion of ancient civilizations that can survive during time, war and global changes.

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These are 7 oldest countries in the world

Below is a list of 7 oldest countries in the world based on its historical age, not only a year of modern independence, but also continuity as a recognized political or cultural essence.

1. Egypt

♦ age: ± 5000 years.
♦ created year: about 3100 BC

Ancient Egypt is considered the first country in the world that is historically recorded. It is believed that Pharaoh Narmer (also known as Menes), he united Egypt upstream and Egypt down the kingdom around 3100 BC. From there, a bureaucratic, military and religious system was born, which was complex – typical for a modern state.

♦ Important facts: modern Egypt is a legacy of thousands of years of kingdom and colonialism, but still retains its geographical and cultural identity in the extraordinary.

2. India

♦ age: ± 4000–4500 years.
♦ The year of creation (early civilization): about 2500 BC – Civilization of the Indus Valley.

India is a home for one of the oldest city civilizations in the world, namely the civilization of the Indus Valley, which developed around 2500 BC.

Although the kingdoms, such as Mauria, Gupta and Mogol, come and go, India as the concept of culture and spirituality remains untouched. The modern Indian Republic was founded in 1947, but the age of its civilization is much older.

♦ Unique facts: the word “India” comes from the Sindhu River (India) and is mentioned in the manuscript of the Rigveda, which is more than 3,000 years old.

3. China

♦ age: ± 3700 years.
♦ established year: around 1600 BC (Dynasty Shan).

Chinese civilization began with the Dynasty, but historically was checked from the Shan Dynasty (1600-1046 BC). Modern China is a continuation of various dynasties, invasion, civil war and revolution.

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