Peru (1821)
After the USA and Haiti, Peru is the next one among the oldest countries in the Americas. What makes Peru special is its culture and the heritage that comes among with it. This landmass of the Inca Empire was an important part of world history. Architectures like Machu Picchu are an important proof of Peru’s rich history.
In the year 1821, Peru achieved its independence after a lot of efforts. After freeing itself from the Spanish Rule, the country went to an era of self governance and administration. At the current date, Peru is divided into 25 administrative regions, and because of political instability faced by the country, there have been more than 70 presidents 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.