Iran is the world’s oldest country. Iran’s history begins with the Elamites around 3200 BC, and the country’s roots go back to one of the world’s very oldest civilizations.
From ancient Persia to today’s republic, Iran has maintained a strong cultural and historical continuity. Persian culture has also influenced art, science, and philosophy across large parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
List of the remaining oldest countries
- Egypt, 3100 BC
- Vietnam, 2879 BC
- Armenia, 860 BC
- China, 2070 BC
- India, 1500 BC, 3300 BC
- Georgia, AD 1008
- Ethiopia, 980 BC
- Greece, 800 BC
- Japan, 660 BC
- San Marino, AD 301
- France, AD 843
- Bulgaria, AD 681
- Nepal, 7th century BC
- Portugal, AD 1139
- Mongolia, 200 BC
- Thailand, 13th century, 1939
- Andorra, AD 1278
- Switzerland, AD 1291
- Spain, 800 BC, 1469, 1479, 1492