From Iran To India, 10 Oldest Countries On Earth

1. Iran - 3200 BCE

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2. Egypt - 3100 BCE

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3. Vietnam - 2879 BCE

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4. Armenia - 2492 BCE

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5. North Korea - 2333 BCE

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6. China - 2070 BCE

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7. India - 2000 BCE

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8. Georgia - 1300 BCE

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9. Israel - 1300 BCE

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10. Sudan - 1070 BCE

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