5 Oldest Countries in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the five oldest countries in the world. For more countries, head on over to 25 Oldest Countries in the World.

5. People’s Republic of China

Date of first major civilization: 4000 BCE

The People’s Republic of China is the world’s largest country in terms of population and the world’s largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. China is also one of the oldest countries in the world and has made a variety of contributions to human civilization. China’s earliest confirmed dynasty is the Shang Dynasty, but legend has it that the first proper dynasty was the Xia Dynasty in 2100 BC.