What is the oldest state on earth?
What is the oldest state on earth? San Marino is the oldest sovereign state in the world, having been founded in 301AD. But it's also one of the smallest – about 60 square kilometres (or 24 square miles).
Is Egypt the oldest country in the world?
Iran is the oldest country in the world with its sovereignty coming back in 3200 BC. Egypt is a close second with its establishment happening in 3100 BC.