13 Fascinating Facts About Countries That No Longer Exist

13 Fascinating Facts About Countries That No Longer Exist

Many of today’s established nations have existed for centuries, their borders shifting only slightly through wars and treaties. Yet the map of the world we know today is dramatically different from even a century ago. Countless nations have risen and fallen throughout history, some leaving behind powerful legacies while others have faded into obscurity. Here is a list of 13 fascinating facts about countries that once commanded territory, issued …