Canada (1867)
The 9th among the oldest countries in the Americas is Canada. Also knows as the maple-country, the flag of Canada has a maple leaf imprinted on it. Various tribes have resided in Canada for a long period of time. The culture is really vast and diverse, it can be assumed from the fact that it ranges from the Arctic to the Pacific coast. In the 15th century, the Europeans reached the landmass and began to explore, and over time they seized control.
The Independence of Canada is infact a process, and not a single event. Canada formed a federation in the year 1867. At the time of independence, Canada was divided into 4 provinces. However, over the course of time, it is now divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories through various agreements and procedures. It has a parliamentary form of government, and till date, over 23 prime ministers have served Canada.
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.