Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Discover which country was the first to officially recognize each nation. This video explores the earliest diplomatic recognitions of countries worldwide.
For many nations, it is important to note that:
- Some recognitions are politically disputed.
- Some are documented only in national archives.
- In cases where multiple recognitions occurred within the same year, only days apart, only those from the earliest date are mentioned.


See also: ________

🔸 Part 2: Africa ▶ youtu.be/k0S663dfJ_s

🔸 Part 3: Asia + Oceania ▶ youtu.be/VsV10rYGl24

🔸 Part 4: Europe ▶ youtu.be/VyUPzgQI6yU

🔸 National Day of Each Country ▶ youtu.be/5Fe7Gs5IcD0

🔸 Oldest to Newest Countries by Independence ▶ youtu.be/ZGJqUxuGW04


Music:
Newsreel, Max Surla/Media Right Productions
Keep Climbing, The Soundings
March to Victory, Silent Partner