The World’s Youngest Country: Which Countries Have Recently Gained Independence?

Introduction:
In 2011, the world witnessed the birth of its youngest nation, South Sudan. This East African country gained independence from Sudan after a long and bloody civil war. But South Sudan is not the only country that has recently gained its independence. In this article, we will explore other countries that have joined the community of independent nations in recent years.

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South Sudan
As mentioned earlier, South Sudan became an independent country on July 9, 2011. It is located in East Africa and is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west.

Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, gained independence from Indonesia on May 20, 2002. The country is located in Southeast Asia and occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor. It is also made up of several smaller islands.

Kosovo
Kosovo is a disputed territory located in the Balkan region of Europe. It declared independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, although its status as an independent country is not recognized by all countries.

Montenegro
Montenegro gained independence from Serbia on June 3, 2006. It is located in Southeast Europe, on the Adriatic Sea, and shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania.

Conclusion:
These are just a few examples of countries that have recently gained their independence. Each of these nations has its unique history and culture, but they all share the common experience of breaking away from their former governments and starting anew as independent nations. It is inspiring to see these countries come into their own and join the community of sovereign nations.