3. France
Years of independence: 1170
Out of 67 million people, French are the largest ethnic group in this country. Throughout history, the French people included populations of Gauls, Ligures, Latins, Franks, etc. In the 19th century, there were many migrations, and the government advocated assimilation through which immigrants were expected to adhere to French values and cultural norms.
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