World's Newest Countries

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South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011, becoming the world's newest country

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Kosovo, among the world's youngest countries, declared independence from Serbia in 2008

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Montenegro declared independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 2006

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Following the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, Serbia declared independence in 2006

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The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, formed in 2002, is a picturesque island nation in Southeast Asia

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Palau, known for its marine biodiversity, became independent from the United States in 1994

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Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long struggle

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The Czech Republic, renowned for architectural beauty, gained independence in 1993 following dissolution of Czechoslovakia

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Slovakia, the other half of Czechoslovakia, also gained independence in 1993 alongside the Czech Republic

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