Jul 26, 2024, 08:29 PM IST

8 newest countries in the world

Pravrajya Suruchi

South Sudan: Gained independence from Sudan in 2011.   Often considered the world's newest country.

Kosovo Declared independence from Serbia in 2008.   Recognition by the international community is still divided.

Montenegro Became independent from Serbia in 2006.    

Serbia Formed after the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro in 2006.  

East Timor Gained independence from Indonesia in 2002.  

Eritrea Gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993.

Palau Became independent in 1994 after being a UN Trust Territory.    

Slovakia Formed along with the Czech Republic after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports