San Marino is often considered the oldest country in the world, holding the Guinness World Record for the oldest existing republic. It has been an independent state since 301 AD, making it over 1,700 years old. However, defining the "oldest country" can be tricky, as it depends on how you define "country."
- Continuous existence: San Marino has maintained its political independence and identity throughout its history, making it the oldest continuously existing republic.
- Earliest organized government: Some argue that countries with earlier known organized governments, such as Egypt, should be considered the oldest, even though their political boundaries and identities have changed over time.
Therefore, while San Marino is widely recognized as the oldest continuous republic, other countries like Egypt could be considered the oldest based on different criteria.
