Guatemala (1847)
Coming at 8th among the oldest countries in the Americas, Guatemala’s history is rich with the ancient Maya civilization, whose impressive architectures enhance the beauty of the country to this day. The Spanish came here in the 16th century, and brought several changes to this region. After suffering centuries of colonial rule, Guatemala fought for its independence. After years of struggle, they achieved independence in the year 1847.
Although Guatemala gained its independence, the struggle never ended. It suffered years of political instability, and it continues to bring in stability and development even now. Guatemala, as of now, is divided into 22 departments, although it wasn’t divided into any at the time it got independent. More than 40 presidents have served the country till date.
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.