| Both Austria and Hungary were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire where both countries existed as separate entities. Hungary has existed since 896 AD. In 1001 it was recognized as a Christian kingdom. Austria, although it was independent for a very long time, it was part of Nazi Germany, and thus only achieved independence after World War II. Netherlands, too, was occupied by the Nazis. Mongolia, from 1696 to 1911 was part of China. Portugal was part of Spain from 1580 to 1640. Russia has existed since 1283 and should be considered. So should Turkey, which has existed in some form or the other since 1299. The UK has existed (as England) is 597 AD. As for Ethiopia, although it is one of the oldest countries, it was occupied by Italy during World War II. |
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