Top 20 youngest countries in the world

While many countries in the world have been around for centuries, new countries are still being formed in the modern era. Most often, new countries form when an established country splits or dissolves. Other times, new countries are former territories that have become independent from their mother/host country, establishing themselves as new sovereign nations. Many of the countries’ transitions into statehood have been met with significant challenges. Some have been met with political violence and turmoil, while others struggle to be recognized as independent by other nations.

Here are top 20 youngest countries in the world.