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Vanished Nations: The History of the World's Shortest-Lived Countries
The Shortest-Lived Countries In History (You Won't Believe How Briefly They Existed!)
Did you know that many countries existed for only a few days, weeks, or years? 🌍 In this video, we explore the fascinating and often tragic stories of the world's shortest-lived states, born from revolutions, ambitions, geopolitical shifts, or even hoaxes, only to disappear from the map.

From the Republic of West Florida to the Free City of Danzig, from the Republic of Minerva to the Central African Empire – we'll delve into the reasons behind their rapid emergence and demise, including military defeat, annexation, internal collapse, and the sheer impracticality of their existence. These ephemeral nations offer a unique glimpse into the complexities of sovereignty and nation-building.

Key Stories of Vanished Nations:
⏳ [00:00:07] Birth and Collapse: Why some countries vanish so quickly
⚔️ [00:01:39] Revolutions and Rebellions: Nations born from conflict
🌴 [00:01:57] Republic of West Florida: 74 days of independence
🏜️ [00:02:30] Republic of Sonora: A 6-day adventure
🤠 [00:03:11] Republic of Texas: 9 years before US annexation
🇺🇸 [00:03:49] Confederate States of America: 4 years of civil war
👑 [00:04:37] Central African Empire: 3 years of autocracy
🇹🇷 [00:05:20] State of Hatay: A year of independence before joining Turkey
🇺🇦 [00:05:48] Ukrainian People's Republic: 3 years before Soviet absorption
🇬🇪 [00:06:19] Democratic Republic of Georgia: 3 years before Bolshevik annexation
🇳🇬 [00:06:41] Republic of Biafra: 3 years of secession from Nigeria
🇨🇩 [00:07:05] State of Katanga: 3 years of separation from Congo
🏝️ [00:07:46] Republic of Rose Island: 55 days of artificial freedom
🌊 [00:08:29] Republic of Minerva: A few weeks on artificial islands
🗺️ [00:08:58] Republic of Indian Stream: 3 years as disputed territory
🇷🇺 [00:09:38] Crimean Republic (1992): 1 day of independence
🇦🇲 [00:10:11] First Republic of Armenia: 2 years before Soviet absorption
🇺🇦 [00:10:32] Federal State of Novorossiya: A year as a self-proclaimed confederation
🇵🇱 [00:11:03] Free City of Danzig: 19 years of autonomy before WWII

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