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The number of countries in the world is a variable value. In 2021, there are 251 countries – more than states, since the concept of “country” is larger and broader than “state”. Just imagine – at the beginning of the XNUMXth century there were only a few dozen sovereign states on the planet, and how many of them are there today?!
The number of countries is constantly growing and disappearing, which is facilitated by the unstable global situation. If a country breaks up, it completely disappears from the face of the Earth: along with the government, culture, flag …
Where did these 10 interesting countries disappear to? What led them to break up? Perhaps it’s all to blame for the wars and the remaking of the world, or maybe the matter is completely different … Be that as it may, these countries no longer exist, and we can only imagine how they lived.
10 Югославия
Nothing falls apart in an instant, the same can be said about Yugoslavia. Its collapse occurred almost simultaneously with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Experts suggest that the political unification of the Yugoslav peoples was a utopian idea, which led the state to a large-scale crisis in the 1980s and 1990s.
After the defeat of the Nazis, in 1945 Yugoslavia did not join the USSR, but became a communist country ruled by Josip Broz Tito. Yugoslavia remained a non-aligned social republic until 1992. After internal conflicts and nationalism, a civil war broke out.
9. Rhodesia
In 2020, it will be 40 years since the country of Rhodesia, located in South Africa, was wiped off the face of the Earth.. Rhodesia was ruled by a white minority, which went against the political trends of the post-war world. In Western countries and in the countries of the Eastern Bloc, Rhodesia was known as a Nazi concentration camp and a plantation for slaves.
Now the Republic of Zimbabwe is located on the territory of the former Rhodesia. It is difficult to say what contributed to the collapse of Rhodesia – there were many reasons. The country had to fight simultaneously with Great Britain and the USSR. But the fact that 250 people could fight against two superpowers deserves respect.
8. Zanzibar
The Zanzibar Islands are an archipelago off the east coast of Africa.. The area was once a trading center established by an independent sultan in the 1698th century. But all good things tend to come to an end… Since XNUMX, Zanzibar became the property of the Omani sultan – Seida Said can be credited for the flourishing of the economy.
Having gained absolute independence, Zanzibar merged with the mainland of Tanganyika, which contributed to the formation of Tanzania. Now they go to Zanzibar to look at the attraction – the Sultan’s Palace.
The revolution of 1964 brought little good to the historical heritage of the Stone Town: the palace was destroyed, so it is difficult to imagine the luxury of the walls beaten by time.
7. Persia
On March 22, 1935, Persia officially received a new name – Iran.. Despite the collapse, the culture of Persia is still alive, but tense international relations do not allow enthusiasts to come there to breathe in history.
In 331 BC. e. there was a decisive battle in the Himalayas, after which the Persian state ceased to exist. The countries and peoples of the former empire submitted to Alexander the Great.
It can be said that there were no super-destructive wars in this country – in 1935 Persia was renamed Iran, it switched to the European calendar, and by order of the Shah, women took off their veils and were able to study at higher educational institutions.
6. Sikkim
Sikkim is recognized as an integral part of Indian territory. During the period of independence of this country, the famous Silk Road to China passed through it, but not everyone knows about this mountainous region, which is located in the Himalayas.
Now Sikkim is the smallest Indian state, two-thirds of the population are from Nepal. During the reign of the 4th Chogyal of Sikkim, as a result of the war with Bhutan, Sikkim lost most of its territory. It was dependent on Tibet until the XNUMXth century, and after it was subjugated by Great Britain.
If you decide to come on a tour, keep in mind that you will be told about the Yeti, the trace of which, according to locals, was seen in 1948.
5. Neutral Moresnet
This small settlement lasted only a century, and then disappeared without a trace.. Today, only photographs, historical records and border posts remain from his flourishing life. The small state prospered due to zinc mining. People were willing to settle in Neutral Moresnet as there were no import taxes and they were low.
Moresnet disappeared after the First World War. Subsequently, the settlement became part of Belgium and ceased to exist as something separate. Perhaps today, if history had turned out differently, there would have been another dwarf country on the planet, but alas …
4. Ceylon
The name of the country, of course, is first of all associated with tea, and for good reason! Ceylon makes an enviable amount of tea, but tea is not all that is needed for happiness. Now Ceylon has been renamed Sri Lanka. Under British control until 1948, Ceylon remained as an independent country, but 1972 threw off this status.
The British were able to subjugate the entire territory of the island, and in 1802 Ceylon became a British colony. It is a mistake to believe that the island was originally called Ceylon – on the contrary, when the Veddas lived on the territory, it was called Sri Lanka, then the British renamed it Ceylon, and now the island state has again received its ancient name.
3. Ottoman Empire
In the XNUMXth century, at its peak, the Ottoman Empire controlled vast territories, including Asia Minor and much of Southeast Europe. With the military power of the Ottomans, no one even came close, trade brought huge profits, and the achievements in the fields of science, astronomy, etc. were simply incredible.
Before the Great War, the Ottoman Empire ruled the lands for more than 600 years, but in 1923 lost most of its territories. The country finally fell apart after the battles on the side of Germany in the First World War. Completely ceased to exist in 1922. It’s a shame it all ended like this.
2. Prussia
Prussia existed until 1947. The Prussian kingdom began to lose its territory in the XNUMXth century, when the Prussian king came to rule. For a while, Prussia existed as a German state, but then the land was divided, and after the Second World War the name was renamed.
In 1947, it was announced that Prussia was a bad influence on us, and was a hotbed of militarism. Now it doesn’t exist. Prussia was liquidated on February 25, 1947 by decision of the Allies as part of the post-war reorganization of Europe.
By decision of the conference, which was attended by Churchill, Truman and Stalin, Prussia was deleted from the map of Europe and divided between the USSR and Poland.
1. Sarawak
Sarawak is an incomparable place on Earth, filled with beauty and overseas dishes.. Sarawak was established by the adventurer James Brooke in the 1840s and was ruled by his descendants until the outbreak of World War II. Subsequently, the land was occupied by the Japanese, and then by the British.
In 1963 Sarawak became part of Malaysia. Although Brooke was born in England, he resisted British imperialism. On September 16, 1963, Sarawak was included in the Federation of Malaysia – people were furious, but they soon had to come to terms.
The coast of Sarawak is washed by the South China Sea – on both sides of the river is the city of Kuching, where about half a million people live.