Oldest Countries In The World

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Iran: The oldest country in the world with its establishment in 3200 BCE, as per the World Population Review (WPR).

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Egypt (3100 BCE) is a close second with its history dating back over 5,000 years.

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Vietnam (2879 BCE): Vietnam's first dynasty is so old that some consider it a mythical period.

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Armenia (2492 BCE): One of the oldest nations, it was the first to adopt Christianity as its national religion.

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China (2070 BCE) is known for having one of the world's oldest and long-lasting civilizations.

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India (2000 BCE): One of the oldest, India is known as a melting pot of cultures, religions and languages.

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India is the oldest country in the world based on the date of its earliest known organised government, which was in 2000 BCE, according to WPR

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Greece, frequently praised as the cradle of western culture, has early evidence of modern habitation. 

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Japan was founded in 660 BCE, based on the date of its self-sovereignty, according to the WPR

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