Serbia to Czech Republic: Six of the World’s Newest Countries
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South Sudan
On July 9, 2011, South Sudan's Republic became the 54th republic in Africa and the youngest country in the world.
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Montenegro
Following an independence referendum in June 2006, Montenegro proclaimed its independence from Serbia.
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Serbia
After Yugoslavia split up, Serbia reunited with Montenegro until their amicable split in 2006, at which point Serbia regained its independence.
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Palau
After World War II, Palau became a UN Trust Territory under US administration, gaining independence in 1994 but maintaining financial ties with the US.
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Czech Republic
Czechia became a country in 1993 after splitting from Czechoslovakia. It has a prime minister for the government and a president for the nation.
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Slovakia
Slovakia gained independence on January 1, 1993, following the peaceful split from Czechoslovakia, often called the Velvet Divorce.