9 countries, except for the USSR, which disappeared from the map of the world in the 20th century

In the twentieth century, many events took place that from time to time reshaped the political map of the world. The Second World War and local conflicts literally devoured existing states, forcing them to disintegrate and weaken. At the beginning of the twentieth century, there were several dozen states, and most of the lands were considered their colonies, respectively, were not independent units. However, by the end of the century, there were already more than two hundred countries, but not everyone managed to enter the 21st century. In the twentieth century, there were many events that from time to time reshaped the political map of the world.

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1. Ceylon

Today the state is known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka / Photo: littletravel.ru

The South Asian country existed for nearly five centuries (1505-1972). Today the state is known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Thanks to its rich plantations, from the 7th century Ceylon had active trade relations with Arab countries, and later with European ones. The territories were ruled by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, then the British. In 1948, Ceylon gained independence from Great Britain, and in 1972 it was renamed.

2. Neutral Moresnet

The state was located on the border of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and existed from 1816 to 1920. After the defeat of Napoleon, European countries began to revise their borders, but the territory of 3.5 km² remained no man's land. The result was a neutral zone where stateless residents lived, but with a flag and a coat of arms. Moresnet was jointly ruled by Prussia and the Netherlands. After the First World War, during the next division of territories, the neutral zone was ceded to Belgium.

3. Czechoslovakia

Formed on the ruins of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia existed peacefully from 1918 to 1938, until the Nazis invaded its territory. In 1945, the Red Army liberated the state and put at the head a government loyal to the Union. After the collapse of the USSR, Czechoslovakia became independent, but in 1992 the Czechs and Slovaks split into independent countries.

4. Republic of Salo

The Italian social republic, unofficially called the Republic of Salo, is a puppet country that existed from 1943 to 1945. The government was headed by Benito Mussolini, and the Republican fascist party was the only legitimate party. The country was recognized only by Germany and other states of the fascist bloc. Its headquarters were in the town of Salo on the shores of Lake Garda. After the victory over the fascists, the Italian Social Republic ceased to exist.

5. United Arab Republic

A country in the Middle East region, simultaneously located in Asia Minor and in North Africa. It is notable for the fact that it was formed in 1958 as a result of the political alliance of Syria and Egypt against a common enemy - Israel. Three years later, Syria withdrew from the union due to internal disagreements, and Egypt continued to be called the UAR until 1971.

6. Sikkim

In the period from 1642 to 1975, Sikkim managed to be a small independent principality, and existed under the protectorate of Great Britain. In 1975, as a result of a referendum, the territory became part of India and became the smallest state in the country. Sikkim is located in the northeast of India, in the Himalayas, and once the famous Silk Road passed through it.

7. Yugoslavia

Yugoslavia is another country that emerged from the remnants of Austria-Hungary in 1918. It united over 20 ethnic groups with different traditions and cultures. During the Second World War, the state was occupied by the Germans. After the liberation, Josip Broz Tito, a revolutionary and leader of the Yugoslav partisans, led the country and led the socialist course. After Tito's death, the socio-economic situation began to deteriorate sharply. As a result of the 1991 crisis, four republics out of six declared independence: Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. An interethnic conflict began between Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo, which ended with the intervention of UN and NATO peacekeepers. The remaining two republics, Montenegro and Serbia, became independent in 2003.

8. East Germany

The German Democratic Republic began its existence in 1949 after the wall was built in the country. The creation of the GDR was the Soviet Union's response to the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany under the control of the United States, France and Great Britain. The Berlin Wall became the border of the GDR and divided the western and eastern parts of the capital. The republics existed until 1990, when the wall was torn down and Germany became one.

9. Tibet

Tibet is one of the oldest states in Central Asia, its history goes back several millennia. However, it was in 1912 that the XIII Dalai Lama proclaimed the independence of Tibet from the PRC and announced the creation of the Tibetan state. China was not happy with this state of affairs. In 1949, Mao Zedong came to power, and in 1950, Chinese troops attacked eastern Tibet and captured the state. Since then, Tibet has been an autonomous region within the PRC, but still strives for independence.

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A source: https://novate.ru/blogs/030721/59626/

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