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San Marino (/ ˌ s æ n m ə ˈ r iː n oʊ / ⓘ SAN mə-REE-noh, Italian: [sam maˈriːno]; Romagnol: San Maréin or San Maroin), officially the Republic of San Marino [7] (Italian: Repubblica di San Marino), is the oldest existing representative republic and the European state with the smallest population, excluding the Vatican City. [8]
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [1] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [2] [3] [4]
This article lists the 100 oldest living current or former state leaders whose age can be demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt. State leaders are defined to include heads of state (including representatives who act in their stead, generally a governor-general), heads of government and internationally recognized de facto leaders [I] of sovereign states with significant international recognition.
The oldest ruling monarchy in the world is the Imperial House of Japan, which can trace its rule back to February 11, 660 BCE, when Emperor Jimmu became the first emperor of Japan. Emperor Jimmu ...
A single settlement until 1817, when it was divided into Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States. The latter is the oldest European-founded city in the Midwestern United States and third-oldest US city west of the Appalachian Mountains. Philadelphia: Province of Pennsylvania United States: 1681 AD
The oldest living former head of state is Guillermo Rodríguez, who was Acting President of Ecuador from 1972 to 1976. He is currently 101 years, 116 days. [41] The longest lived female head of state is Khertek Anchimaa-Toka, who was Chair of the Presidium of Tuva. She lived from 1 January 1912 to 4 November 2008 dying at 96 years, 308 days. [42]
1818 At the Treaty of 1818, border between the United States and the United Kingdom; Vancouver–Seattle. 1846 At the Oregon Treaty, border between the United States and the United Kingdom; Whitehorse–Juneau. 1903 At the Hay–Herbert Treaty, border between the United States and the British Empire; From Whitehorse–Anchorage to Inuvik ...
A Long Island woman believed to be the world’s oldest survivor of the Holocaust has died at age 113. Rose Girone, who once credited her longevity to dark chocolate, survived the Nazi horror of ...