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    Which country has had its current name and borders for the longest period of time?

    Question #54092. Asked by gmackematix. (Jan 16 05 1:56 AM)


    picqero

    		I'd say Nepal, having read somewhere that it's the only country which has never been conquered or colonised by another country.

    Jan 16 05, 5:13 AM
    onlytrivial

    		Nepal last changed its borders in 1816, when it signed the Sugauli treaty and gave up the Indian state of Sikhim and southern Terai. I don't know if there is a country having not changed its borders longer than this, but Nepal seems a contender.

    Jan 16 05, 5:23 AM
    Baloo55th

    		San Marino has been the same since 300-350 CE both in borders and name. Liechtenstein can probably beat Nepal too, having been founded in 1719 - Nepal was founded in the last half of the 18th C. Oh, yes, and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey have been around since the 11th C and haven't changed their borders more than a few inches.

    Jan 16 05, 1:08 PM
    gmackematix

    		Come to think of it Baloo, I'm sure I have heard the Most Serene Republic of San Marino described as the world's oldest republic so I'll second you on that one.

    Jan 16 05, 2:04 PM

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