Brazil (1822)
Sixth on our list of the oldest countries in the Americas, Brazil marks its place. Brazil has a history as diverse as its people, it has a mix of regional, African, and European cultures. Brazil is also the country with the largest rainforest in the world. Portugal arrived in the country during the beginning of 16th century, and after suffering centuries of colonization, Brazil declared its independence from the Portuguese Empire in the year 1822.
It started off as a monarchy, and later on reshaped itself into a republic. At the time of independence, it was divided into provinces, and currently it has 26 states and a federal district. Over 38 presidents have served Brazil since it’s independence.
Oldest Countries in the Americas
The United States of America is the first of the oldest countries in the Americas. The Americas is the total landmass when the North and South American continents are combined together. The Americas contain 13% of the total world population.
In this article, we go in-depth about the oldest countries in the Americas.