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List of extinct states

In the past, many states, countries or territories have been in existence. This page attempts to list them, grouped into a number of categories.

See also: list of countries, list of historical national capitals

Contents

Ancient Afro-Eurasian civilizations

Territories that disappeared in ancient history.

Ancient American civilizations

Medieval ages

Pre-colonial Africa

See also: List of Gret Lakes kingdoms

Modern times

Former colonies, possessions, protectorates and territories

These were all colonies, most of which were renamed after their independence.

Dissolved countries

These states are now dissolved into a number of countries.

Renamed countries

These country names have been replaced.

"Independent" homelands of South Africa

These homelands, for black people, were granted "independence" from South Africa. Not recognised by other nations, they were officially re-incorporated in 1994.

Secessionist states

These nations declared themselves independent, but failed to achieve or did not seek permanent independence and were either re-incorporated into the mother country or incorporated into another country.

Annexed countries

These nations, once separate, are now part of another country.

Notes

Éire

  • Éire, or, in the English language, Ireland, remains the name of the state. On the abolition of the monarchy the state was given the description Poblacht na Éireann, or the Republic of Ireland
    • Constitution Article 4 and Acht Phoblacht na Héireann, 1948 (Uimh 22/1948) (The Republic of Ireland Act, 1948 (No. 22/1948))

To be classified

These should probably be included in one of the above categories - to be done.

Isn't that just the old name for what is now Ethiopia?iFaqeer | Talk to me! 22:09, Oct 1, 2004 (UTC)



Last updated: 12-07-2004 03:37:23